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Old Jun 11, 2014 | 10:31 PM
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Does anyone know if the trunk lid on a C5 can be adjusted ? My 99 convertible trunk lid stick up just a hair above the rear fenders and bumper cover, it might be normal but it drives me crazy.I can push down on the lid in the center and it gives a little and looks even. Didn't know if the latch can be adjusted.
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
Sides are definitely adjustable. If you remove one of the 2 screws per hinge bracket that attach the hinge to the lid you will see that the holes in the hinge bracket are larger than the diameter of the screw. Mark the screw on the bracket and then move the bracket higher on the lid to bring the lid down when closed.
Thanks 8VETTE7 I'll give her a try .
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Before you attempt any adjustments, check that the trunk seal is seated all the way around the trunk. I spent a couple hours of sheer frustration trying to fix my "misaligned" lid, only to find the simple solution.
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 03:05 PM
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I had the same issues with mine and I replace the struts and it now pops up a good inch and a half, very simple fix.
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Old Jun 12, 2014 | 03:07 PM
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sorry just reread your post, different issue.
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