Liftgate Alignment

Check 

• 1.
  
  Check the liftgate-to-body dimensions.

  • 1.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.2756±0.0591in (7±1.5mm)

  • 2.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.0591±0.0551in (1.5±1.4mm)

  • 3.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.1575±0.0787in (4±2mm)

  • 4.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.0787±0.0591in (2±1.5mm)

  • 5.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.2362±0.1575in (6±4mm)

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Adjustment 

• 1.
  
  
  NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

  On both sides.

  • 1.
    
    Remove the clip.

  • 2.
    
    Position aside the liftgate strut.

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• 2.
  
  
  NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

  Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the liftgate. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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• 3.
  
  Loosen the liftgate striker bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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• 4.
  
  Adjust the liftgate to specification.

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• 5.
  
  Adjust the liftgate striker.

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• 6.
  
  Tighten the liftgate striker bolts.

  Torque

  : 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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• 7.
  
  
  NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

  Tighten the bolts.

  Torque

  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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• 8.
  
  Check the area for paintwork damage and repair if necessary.

• 9.
  
  
  NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

  On both sides.

  • 1.
    
    Install the strut.

  • 2.
    
    Install the clip.

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Check 

• 1.
  
  Check the body-to-liftgate dimensions.

  • 1.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.2756±0.0591in (7±1.5mm)

  • 2.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.0591±0.0551in (1.5±1.4mm)

  • 3.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.1575±0.0787in (4±2mm)

  • 4.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.0787±0.0591in (2±1.5mm)

  • 5.
    
    Dimension

    : 0.2362±0.1575in (6±4mm)

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Adjustment 

• 1.
  
  Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL

• 2.
  
  Lower the headliner.

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• 3.
  
  Loosen the nuts enough to permit movement of the liftgate. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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• 4.
  
  Loosen the liftgate striker bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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• 5.
  
  Adjust the liftgate to specification.

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• 6.
  
  Adjust the liftgate striker.

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• 7.
  
  Tighten the nuts.

  Torque

  : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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• 8.
  
  Tighten the liftgate striker bolts.

  Torque

  : 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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• 9.
  
  To install, reverse the removal procedure.

• 10.
  
  On both sides. Remove the spacer.

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• 11.
  
  On both sides. Remove the bump stop cover.

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• 12.
  
  On both sides. Loosen the screw. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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• 13.
  
  On both sides. Adjust the bump stop.

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• 14.
  
  Carefully close the liftgate.

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• 15.
  
  On both sides. Tighten the screw.

  Torque

  : 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

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• 16.
  
  On both sides. Install the bump stop cover.

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• 17.
  
  On both sides. Install the spacer.

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