Liftgate Alignment
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Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Check liftgate-to-body dimensions.
Adjustment
All alignments
- Open the liftgate.
- Position the liftgate opening weather strip aside.
- Release the tabs and remove the liftgate striker cover.
- Remove the fasteners and the liftgate striker.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment
- Loosen the bolts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
- Carefully close the liftgate.
- Adjust the liftgate as required.
- Carefully open the liftgate.
- Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Liftgate in and out alignment
- Adjust the stops.
- On both sides Remove 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)
- 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: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm) nut: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
- Attach the clips and position back the rear headliner.
- On both sides Install the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel
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All alignments
- Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions.
- Install the positioned aside and removed components.