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Expanding nuts

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Self-tapping screws
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1.5 Nm (13 in.lb)

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Holder
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To remove, remove warning triangle, remove screws - 4 - and detach holder

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Striker plate
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Remove nuts - 7 -.

Adjusting:
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Tighten nuts - 7 - finger-tight (striker plate should still be movable).

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Carefully close rear lid until flush with rear side panels.

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Carefully open rear lid and tighten nuts - 7 - to 8 Nm (71 in.lb).

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Nuts
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8 Nm (71 in.lb)

Fig. 1 Panel gap dimensions

NOTE:  Gap dimensions can be checked using 3371 adjustment gauge.

Dimension - A - = 3 mm +1/-0 mm (0.118 in. +0.039/-0 in.)

Dimension - B - = 5 mm +1/-0 mm (0.197 in. +0.039/-0 in.)

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