Liftgate Alignment: Adjustment

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All alignments

Open the liftgate.

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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

: 18 lb.ft (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

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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Liftgate in and out alignment
Adjust the stops.

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On both sides. Remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel .
Detach the rear wiper washer hose coupling.

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Release the clips and lower the rear headliner.

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

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Adjust the liftgate as required.

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Tighten the bolts and nuts.
Torque

: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

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Position back the rear headliner.

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

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Install the positioned aside and removed components.