Hatch: Adjustment - Honda EP3 Service Manual

Hatch
Adjustment
1. Remove the support strut from each side (see page 20-91).
2 . R e m o v e t h e C - p i l l a r t r i m f r o m e a c h s i d e ( s e e p a g e 2 0 - 5 ' l ) , a n d p u l l
d o w n t h e r e a r p o n i o n o f t h e h e a d l i n e r ( s e e
page 20-54). Take care not to bend the headliner excessively.
3. Remove the rear trim panel (see page 20-52).
4, Slightly loosen each bolt and nut.
5 . A d j u s t t h e h a t c h ( A ) a l i g n m e n t i n t h e f o l l o w i n g s e q u e n c e .
. Adjustthe hatch hinges (B) right and left, as well as forward and rearward, using th e elongated holes.
' T u r n t h e h a t c h e d g e c u s h i o n s ( C ) , i n o r o u t a s n e c e s s a r y , t o m a k e t h e h a t c h ( D ) . f i t f l u s h w i t h t h e b o d y a t t h e s i d e
edges.
. Adjust the fit between the hatch and hatch opening by moving the striker (D).
8 x 1.25 mm
18 N.m 11.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft)
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8 x 1.25 mm
22 N.m
{2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft}
20-90