Honda Civic Service Manual page 1330

Hatch
Adjustment
NOTE:
.
Before adjusting the hatch, loosen each bolt and nut slightly.
a The suDport struts should be removed.
. To adjust, remove both hatch sidetrim (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 adiustment, tighten each bolt and nut securely.
6 x 1 . 0 m m
9 . 8 N . m ( 1 . 0 k g f . m ,
HATCH
EDGE CUSHION
HATCH
HINGE
Rearward
HA
EDGE
CUSHION
j
...
22
\ \,_1q
N.m (2.2 kgf.m,
tbf.ftl
\
co
3 8 N m ( 3 . 9 k g f m ,
2.8 rbf.ft)
NOTE: Move the striker right or left until it's centered in
the hatch latch. as shown.
HATCH
HINGE
STRIKER
l 0 x 1
VER
HATCH
EDGE
CUSHION
9.8 N.m 11.0 kst.m,
7.2 tbf.ft)
HATCH
LATCH
2 0 - 9 8
6 x 1 . 0 m m