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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, Standard

Hatch Adjustment

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Hatch Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  • Take care not to scratch the hatch, the body and other related parts.
  • Have an assistant help you when adjusting the hatch.
  1. Remove the hatch support strut from each side (see HATCH SUPPORT STRUT REPLACEMENT  ).
  2. Slightly loosen each bolt.
  3. Adjust the hatch (A) alignment in the following sequence:
    • Adjust the hatch hinges (B) right and left, using the elongated holes.
    • Turn the hatch edge cushions (C), in or out as necessary, to make the hatch fit flush with the body at the side edges.
    • Adjust the fit between the hatch and the hatch opening by moving the striker (D), and adjust the striker right or left until it is centered in the hatch latch (E).
    Fig 1: Hatch Hinges, Hatch Edge Cushions, Striker And Hatch Latch With Torque Specifications
    G06431196Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Tighten each bolt securely.
  5. Check that the hatch opens properly and locks securely.
  6. Reinstall the support struts securely.
  7. Apply touch-up paint to the hinge mounting bolts and around the hinges.
  8. Apply multipurpose grease to the pivot portion of the hatch hinges as indicated by the arrows.
    Fig 2: Applying Multipurpose Grease To Pivot Portion Of Hatch Hinges
    G06431197Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  9. Reinstall all of the removed parts.
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