Nissan Sentra. Manual - part 304

DLK-332

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TRUNK LID

TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY : Adjustment

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Trunk lid assembly

2.

Trunk lid hinge

3.

Trunk lid striker

4.

Body side outer

5.

Rear combination lamp

6.

Reflector

7.

Rear bumper fascia

A. Trunk lid bolts

B. Striker bolts

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TRUNK LID

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Check the clearance and the surface height between trunk lid and each part by visual inspection and tactile

feel.

If the clearance and the surface height are out of specification, adjust them according to the adjustment proce-

dures.

Unit: mm (in)

LONGITUDINAL CLEARANCE

Trunk Lid Removed From Hinge

1. Loosen the trunk lid to hinge bolts.
2. Move the trunk lid so that the clearance measurements are within specifications provided.
3. Tighten the trunk lid to hinge bolts.

Trunk Lid Hinge Removed From Vehicle

1. Remove the rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to 

INT-33, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Loosen the hinge to parcel shelf bolts. 
3. Move the trunk lid so that the clearance measurements are within specifications provided.
4. Tighten the hinge to parcel shelf bolts. 
5. Install the rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to 

INT-33, "Removal and Installation"

.

SURFACE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

1. Loosen the bumper rubber.
2. Loosen the striker bolts.
3. Lift up the trunk lid approx. 100 - 150 mm (3.94 - 5.91 in) height then close it lightly. Make sure it engages

firmly with the trunk lid closed.

4. Tighten the trunk lid striker.

TRUNK LID HINGE
TRUNK LID HINGE : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove trunk lid assembly. Refer to 

DLK-330, "TRUNK LID ASSEMBLY : Removal and Installation"

. 

2. Remove torsion bar. Refer to 

DLK-334, "TORSION BAR : Removal and Installation"

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3. Remove rear parcel shelf finisher. Refer to 

INT-33, "Removal and Installation"

.

4. Remove trunk lid hinge bolts (body side) and remove.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

• Check trunk lid open/close, lock/unlock operation after installation.

• After installation, perform the trunk lid assembly adjustment procedure. Refer to 

DLK-332, "TRUNK

LID ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"

.

Section

Item

Measurement

Standard

Parallelism (MAX)

Right/Left 

Difference (MAX)

A – A

E

Clearance

3.5 

±1.0 (0.14 ±0.04)

1.5 (0.06) 

1.5 (0.06) 

F

Surface height

1.0 

±1.0 (0.04 ±0.04)

1.5 (0.06) 

1.5 (0.06) 

B – B

G

Clearance

3.5 

±1.0 (0.14 ±0.04)

1.5 (0.06) 

1.5 (0.06) 

H

Surface height

1.0 

±1.0 (0.04 ±0.04)

1.5 (0.06) 

1.5 (0.06) 

C – C

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Clearance

4.3 

±1.9 (0.17 ±0.07)

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2.0 (0.08) 

D – D

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Clearance

7.0 

±2.0 (0.28 ±0.08)

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DLK-334

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TRUNK LID

• Check trunk lid hinge rotating point for poor lubrication. If

necessary, apply a suitable multi-purpose grease.

TORSION BAR
TORSION BAR : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove torsion bar clips.
2. Support the trunk lid assembly using a suitable tool. 

WARNING:

Bodily injury may occur if hood assembly is not supported properly when removing hood assem-

bly.

3. Lift torsion bar (1) using a suitable tool (A) as shown to remove.

NOTE:

The suitable tool specifications are as shown.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installation check the trunk lid open/close, lock/unlock operation.

TRUNK LID LOCK
TRUNK LID LOCK : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the trunk lid finisher (if equipped). Refer to 

INT-45, "Removal and Installation"

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TRUNK LID

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2. Disconnect the harness connector (B) and emergency release

handle (2) from the trunk lid lock (1).

3. Remove the trunk lid lock bolts (A) and remove.

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

After installation, perform the trunk lid assembly adjustment procedure. Refer to 

DLK-332, "TRUNK

LID ASSEMBLY : Adjustment"

.

EMERGENCY LEVER
EMERGENCY LEVER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the trunk lid finisher (if equipped). Refer to 

INT-45, "Removal and Installation"

.

2. Using a suitable tool release the pawls and remove emergency

release handle (1) from trunk lid assembly.

: Pawl

3. Disconnect emergency release handle cable (2) from trunk lid

lock assembly (3).

INSTALLATION

Installation is in the reverse order of removal.

TRUNK LID STRIKER
TRUNK LID STRIKER : Removal and Installation

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REMOVAL

1. Remove the trunk kicking plate. Refer to 

INT-42, "Exploded View"

.

2. Remove bolts (A) and striker (1).

INSTALLATION

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