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5. Pry out the connecting part of the stay damper and the hinge with a flathead screwdriver to disconnect
them, then remove the stay damper.
6. Remove nuts A, then remove the trunk lid.
7. Remove nuts B, then remove the trunk lid hinge.
8. Install in the reverse order of removal.
9. Adjust the trunk lid.
TRUNK LID ADJUSTMENT
1. Measure the gap and height difference between the trunk lid and the body.
2. Loosen the trunk lid hinge installation nuts or the trunk lid lock striker installation screws, and adjust the
trunk lid.
Standard clearance
o a: 2.54.5 mm {0.100.17 in}
o b: −1.01.0 mm {−0.030.03 in}
o c: 4.08.0 mm {0.160.31 in}
3. Tighten the bolts or screws.
(w) RX-8 Body
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