Trunk Lid Adjustment

If the clearance around the trunk lid panel assembly is not uniform and locking and unlocking of the trunk lid is difficult, make adjustments to the trunk lid bumpers (refer to TRUNK LID STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ) and trunk lid hinges (refer to TRUNK LID STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ).
If the clearance around the trunk lid panel assembly is uniform, but locking and unlocking of the trunk lid is difficult, make adjustments to the trunk lid bumpers (refer to TRUNK LID STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ) and trunk lid striker (refer to TRUNK LID STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ).
If there is a difference in height between the side outer panels and the side edges of the trunk lid panel assembly, check the trunk lid hinges and, if necessary, replace them.

Fig 1: Checking Clearance Around Trunk Lid Panel Assembly
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
If the clearance around the trunk lid panel assembly is not uniform, and the trunk lid can be locked and unlocked smoothly, make adjustments to the trunk lid bumpers (refer to TRUNK LID STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ) and trunk lid hinges (Refer to TRUNK LID STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ).
If the locking and unlocking of the trunk lid still is difficult after making the above adjustments, adjust the trunk lid striker (Refer to TRUNK LID STRIKER ADJUSTMENT ).