Any tips on adjusting those little trunk lid latch posts??

[Mike0123]

I'm trying to adjust the trunk lid latch posts on my 21 RTL. We really had to give the lid a firm push to get it to latch. I have the taillight piece removed so I have access, loosen the posts, and I can get them to a place where the lid latched, unlatches, and locks very well. Problem is that as soon as I tighten the posts down, they move, and I am left with an adjustment that is worse than when I started.

So I guess I'm looking for a tip or two, especially about holding those posts in place ... or is it just a guessing game?

TIA

 

[Mikey]

I seem to remember a video from Shawn, or Lamonster on that subject, I'll see if I can find it!

 

[Flamewinger]

https://youtu.be/MVq0_JgBZXU?si=j2nBDmetlXaJ98LG

 

[Poppie65]

https://youtu.be/MVq0_JgBZXU?si=j2nBDmetlXaJ98LG

Here a link the the follow-up video that he referenced...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ymUwJnCNrs&t=287s

 

[Mike0123]

Thank you all. I think I did watch the video from Shaun a while ago ... but IIRC he doesnt address them moving while tightening...
I'm going to watch them again.
Thanks for the reminder