Honda Civic 1998 Service Manual page 997

Hatch
Adjustment
NOTE:
.
Before adjusting the hatch, loosen each bolt and nut slightly.
o The support struts should be removed.
. To adjust, remove both hatch side trim {see page 20-63) and the rear roof trim (see page 20-65).
1. Adjust the hatch hinges right and left, as well as fore and aft, by using the elongated holes.
2. Turn the hatch edge cushions, as necessary, to make the hatch fit flush with the body at each side.
3. Adjust the hatch fit to the hatch opening by moving the striker.
4. After adjustment, tighten each bolt and nut securely.
HATCH
EDGE CUSHION
9.8 N.m (1.0 kgt.m,
HATCH
HINGE
6 x 1 . 0 m m
Rearward
HA
EDGE
CUSHION
@
\
co
38 N.m {3.9 kgl.m,
2.8 rbf.ft)
NOTE: Move the striker right or left until it's centered
the hatch latch, as shown.
HATCH
HINGE
STRIKER
10 x 1.25
VER
HATCH
EDGE
CUSHION
tn
9.8 N.m {1.0 kgf.m,
7.2 tbl.ttl
6 x 1 . 0 m m