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Posted by: 914itis Dec 27 2012, 04:55 PM

I been having some issues lining up my rear trunk edge closer up the tail light. After removing moldings and adjustment that didnt make a difference, I decided to remove the pin from the trunk and it closes and lines up nicely. Any ideas ?

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Dec 27 2012, 05:12 PM

Sounds like you should move the lower trunk mount one direction or the other. Put the trunk where it looks best then reinstall the upper pin and move the lower mount to match the pin location!

Posted by: 914itis Dec 27 2012, 05:16 PM

It locks fine , but when locked the trunk is not flushed with the fender by the light

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Dec 27 2012, 06:23 PM

The length of the pin is adjustable. Make it shorter to move trunk lid down.

Posted by: 914itis Dec 27 2012, 06:25 PM

I adjusted it to the lowest settings, I screwed it all the way down.

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Dec 27 2012, 07:24 PM

When you say down, that means you moved it towards the trunk floor?

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Dec 27 2012, 07:37 PM

You should be able to adjust the upper and lower latch plates to compensate for the pressure that is being placed on the latch pin when you close the trunk!

Posted by: 914itis Dec 27 2012, 07:47 PM

Any instructions Jeff,

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Dec 27 2012, 07:54 PM

There are only 4 bolts that hold the latch mechanisms in place!

If you watch where the upper pin hits the lower latch you will be able to see if the pin is hitting the hole off center. If it is, you just loosen the upper two bolts and slide the pin bracket to center it and tighten the bolts again!

Posted by: 914itis Dec 27 2012, 08:39 PM

QUOTE(The Cabinetmaker @ Dec 27 2012, 08:24 PM)