Section 238 (DECKLID, Hatch, Liftgate &Tailgate): Liftgate: Installation
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- With assistance, place liftgate in position on vehicle.
- Install bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof header. Tighten bolts to 33 N.m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Install screws attaching support cylinders to liftgate. Tighten bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
- Remove lifting device from under liftgate.
- Connect liftgate wire harness into body wire harness.
- Install screws attaching wire connector to rear header.
- Connect rear window washer hose onto spray nozzle.
- Install liftgate upper frame molding.
- Verify liftgate alignment. The liftgate should have a gap to adjacent panels and fit flush across the gaps. The gap is;
- 7 mm (0.280 in.) to the fascia,
- 6 mm (0.240 in.) to the roof,
- 4 mm (0.160 in.) to the aperture.