For 1990-2009 cars

### Front-to-Rear, Side-to-Side

1. Loosen the fasteners securing the rear compartment lid to the rear compartment lid hinges.
2. Align the rear compartment lid in order to achieve an equal 3 mm +/- 1 mm gap around the entire perimeter of the rear compartment lid.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

3. Tighten the hinge fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the hinge fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

### Up and Down Adjustment

1. Loosen the fasteners securing the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle body.
2. Move the rear compartment lid in order to adjust it to a flush fit with the vehicle quarter panels.
3. Tighten the fasteners in order to secure the rear compartment lid hinge to the vehicle body.

Tighten
Tighten the rear compartment hinge fasteners to 25 N·m (18 lb ft)

4. Close the trunk compartment.