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Latch - Control Assembly: Adjustments: Adjustment

  1. Remove the insulator pad. Refer to BODY/LIFTGATE/LIFTGATE - INSULATOR PAD - REMOVAL  .
  2. With the liftgate closed, slowly open the liftgate using the outside handle.
  3. Determine if excessive handle travel is required to unlatch the liftgate. If so, adjustment to the latch rod may be required.
  4. Open the liftgate.
  5. Open the plastic latch rod retention clip on the outside handle and disconnect the latch rod from the outside handle. (Figure )
  6. Verify that the latch control assembly is in its fully returned position.
    NOTE: Do not pre-load the latch rod when attaching.
  7. Attach the threaded end of the latch rod to the open retention clip. Make sure all excess play has been removed between the outside liftgate handle and the latch assembly.
  8. Fully close the plastic retention clip.
  9. Cycle the outside handle and verify smooth operation.
  10. Install the insulator pad. Refer to BODY/ LIFTGATE/LIFTGATE - INSULATOR PAD - INSTALLATION  .
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