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Liftgate Alignment

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Inspection 

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
  1. Check liftgate-to-body dimensions.
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Adjustment 

All alignments 

  1. Open the liftgate.
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  2. Position the liftgate opening weather strip aside.
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  3. Release the tabs and remove the liftgate striker cover.
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  4. 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 

  5. Loosen the bolts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
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  6. Carefully close the liftgate.
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  7. Adjust the liftgate as required.
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  8. Carefully open the liftgate.
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  9. Tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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    Liftgate in and out alignment 

  10. Adjust the stops.
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  11. On both sides Remove the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel .
  12. Release the clips and lower the rear headliner.
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  13. NOTE: Take extra care not to damage the seal.

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

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  14. Adjust the liftgate as required.
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  15. 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)

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  16. Attach the clips and position back the rear headliner.
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  17. On both sides Install the C-pillar trim panel. Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel .

    All alignments 

  18. Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions.
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  19. Install the positioned aside and removed components.