Parts Location: Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:

1. When installing the hinge to the body, exercise special care not to damage the body paint surface.
2. Align the tailgate fitting to the body.
   • Check the roof and tailgate (1).

     Clearance:  10.7 mm (0.42 in)

     Height (step):  -2 mm (0.08 in)

3. Check the tailgate fitting to the rear quarter panel (2), (4).

   Clearance:  5.0 mm (0.196 in)

   Height (step): Flush

4. Check the tailgate fitting to the rear bumper.

   Clearance:  6.5 mm (0.26 in)

Adjust clearance with tailgate hinges. Adjust height (step) by tapping on the tailgate lightly with a rubber hammer.

Fig 1: Aligning Tailgate Fitting To Body

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