Liftgate Alignment

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Inspection

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Check liftgate-to-body dimensions.

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Adjustment

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Open the liftgate.

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Position the liftgate opening weather strip aside.

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Release the tabs and remove the liftgate striker cover.

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Remove the fasteners and the liftgate striker.
Torque

: 25 Nm

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Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment
Loosen the bolts.Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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Carefully close the liftgate.

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Adjust the liftgate as required.

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Carefully open the liftgate.

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Tighten the bolts.
Torque

: 30 Nm

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Liftgate in and out alignment
Adjust the stops.

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On both sidesRemove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel .
Release the clips and lower the rear headliner.

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NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the seal.

Loosen the bolts and nuts.Loosen: : 2 turn(s)

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Adjust the liftgate as required.

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NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the seal.

Tighten the bolts and nuts.

Torque

: bolt: 30 Nm nut: 30 Nm

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Attach the clips and position back the rear headliner.

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On both sidesInstall the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel .
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Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions.

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Install the positioned aside and removed components.