BODY STRUCTURE
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3. When installing gas stay assembly (1), first install
the gas stay onto the rear quarter panel with fixing
screw (2) and fastener (3) and then attach the gas
stay upper end to the ball stud by spreading the
retainer with screwdriver, etc. Gas stay assemblies
for left and right sides differ from each other (The
letter (4) L(LH) or R(RH) is embossed on the gas
stay assembly.)
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4. When installing hatchgate striker assembly, first
partially tighten the fixing screw and close the
hatchgate and tailgate. Then fully tighten the fixing
screw with the condition that the striker fits the
hatchgate lock assembly at the tailgate.
Make sure that clearance exists between hatchgate
striker and lock assembly.
After installation, again make sure that the striker
fits the lock assembly properly.
5. Tighten the nuts; hinge to body (LH and RH)
Torque : 6 N·m (0.6 kg·m/52 lb in)
6. Tighten the screws; glass and hinge fix (LH and RH)
Torque : 6 N·m (0.6 kg·m/52 lb in)
NOTE: When installing the hinge to the body, exercise
special care not to damage the body paint surface.
7. Tighten the hatchgate striker fixing screws.
Torque : 6 N·m (0.6 kg·m/52 lb in)
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