Liftgate Alignment

For information on Ford Color Coded Illustrations refer to OEM COLOR CODING INFORMATION

Inspection 

1. Check liftgate-to-body dimensions. Refer to: BODY AND FRAME

Adjustment 

All alignments 

1. Position aside the load compartment luggage cover.

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2. 1. Remove the bolts.

      Torque

      : 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

   2. Remove the retainers.
   3. Remove the liftgate opening trim panel.

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3. Remove the liftgate striker.

   Torque

   : 177 lb.in (20 Nm)

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   Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment 

4. Loosen the bolts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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5. Carefully close the liftgate.

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6. Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to: BODY AND FRAME

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7. Carefully open the liftgate.

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8. Tighten the bolts.

   Torque

   : 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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   Liftgate in and out alignment 

9. Lower the headliner. Refer to:HEADLINER - LOWERING .
10. Loosen the nuts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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11. NOTE: Nominal overslam bumpers have a small lip and should be adjusted flush with the sheet metal surface.

    Adjust the nominal overslam bumpers.

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12. Carefully close the liftgate.

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13. Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to: BODY AND FRAME

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14. Carefully open the liftgate.

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15. Tighten the nuts.

    Torque

    : 46 lb.ft (62.5 Nm)

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    All alignments 

16. Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions. Refer to: BODY AND FRAME

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17. Install the removed components.
18. If equipped, carry out the power liftgate initialization. Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization