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LndRckt Prowler Enthusiast From:Stuart, FL |
posted 09-06-2001 11:44 AM
    
Need some technical advice....is there any way to adjust the trunk lid without taking the kat to a dealer? It seems like mine is very hard to close, sometimes I have to really slam it down to get it to close. I know there isn't anything in the trunk preventing it from closing, just seems like it doesn't latch very good. I always close it by pushing down on the top of the brake light, not from one side. Any help is appreciated. ------------------ |
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WPG Prowler Junkie From:Orlando, Florida |
posted 09-06-2001 12:02 PM
I adjusted mine by adjusting each of the silver dowels that come down from the trunklid and go into the holes in the black plastic retainers on the rear fenders. I also adjusted the black stops on both sides. I don't remember exactly what I did in my particular situation, but do remember making the adjustments, shutting the trunklid, and then opening it back up and readjusting a couple of times until I got it just right. My trunklid was also misaligned from the factory, so I went ahead and realigned it in the process. ------------------ • MTD Prowler Intake System 2.1 With EGR Bypass Kit Future Mods: |
butchcee     POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 09-06-2001 01:02 PM
the rear hinges adjust in height and the latch adjusts up and down also. Make sure the guide pins are lined up and the stops are the right height. I had to adjust my trunk lid down to close up the side seam. ------------------ |
ALLEY CAT                POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 09-06-2001 09:17 PM
My trunk closes very easy, lines up all the way around outside, but I can see daylight out each side from the inside of car looking back over the headrest area. Hate to adjust it and ruin the outside lines that line up perfect. Kind of like having flow thru ventilation system, and since I smoke, that air must be traveling out if the vent is open for outside air. |
catterumpus Prowler Junkie From:rapid city, SD USA |
posted 09-07-2001 04:49 PM
It's not hard to do yourself, and it's mostly trial and error. The lid is adjustable in every direction and all you need is patience and to keep trying. Keep in mind the position of the struts that hold the lid open and make sure you don't have something sitting under the lower mounting point--if you do it will keep the strut from swiveling all the way down and tend to hold up the lid. ------------------ |
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butchcee POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Lake Ariel, Pa. |
posted 09-07-2001 05:35 PM
Larry, the weather stripping sits on a channel. Just slip it up a bit and close the trunk to set back down to seal. ------------------ |
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neal POA Site Supporter DC Certified Prowler Tech From:dallas,tex. u.s.a. |
posted 09-07-2001 06:15 PM
check your rubber stops on both sides screw them up a little if still hard to close move your latch up a bit is has 2 bolts loosen slowly till you can barely move it up.try to hold your original position but just up a bit. hope this helps |
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ALLEY CAT POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:mesa, az, USA |
posted 09-09-2001 04:59 PM
Thanks Neal! Keep reading the posts, as your input is appreciated!
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