Liftgate Alignment

Inspection 

1. 1.
   
   Check liftgate to body dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

1. 2.
   
   

   1. 1.
      
      If dimensions are ok, liftgate alignment is not necessary. Continue to Striker Adjustment. Refer to: Liftgate Striker Adjustment .

   1. 2.
      
      If liftgate alignment is necessary continue to

      Adjustment  .

Adjustment 

Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment 

1. 1.
   
   

   1. 1.
      
      Remove the screws.

   1. 2.
      
      Remove the push-pins and release the clips.

   1. 3.
      
      Remove the luggage compartment opening trim panel.

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1. 2.
   
   Remove the bolts and the liftgate striker.

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1. 3.
   
   Loosen the bolts.

   Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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1. 4.
   
   Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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1. 5.
   
   Tighten the bolts.

   Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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1. 6.
   
   Install the liftgate striker and tighten the bolts.

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1. 7.
   
   Adjust the liftgate striker to specification. Refer to: Liftgate Striker Adjustment .

1. 8.
   
   Install the removed components.

Liftgate in and out alignment 

1. 9.
   
   Lower the headliner. Refer to: Headliner - Lowering .

1. 10.
   
   Loosen the nuts.

   Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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1. 11.
   
   

   1. 1.
      
      Remove the screws.

   1. 2.
      
      Remove the push-pins and release the clips.

   1. 3.
      
      Remove the luggage compartment opening trim panel.

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1. 12.
   
   Remove the bolts and the liftgate striker.

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1. 13.
   
   On both sides. Adjust the nominal overslam bumpers.

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1. 14.
   
   Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame .

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1. 15.
   
   Tighten the nuts.

   Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)

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1. 16.
   
   Install the liftgate striker and tighten the bolts.

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1. 17.
   
   Adjust the liftgate striker to specification. Refer to: Liftgate Striker Adjustment .

1. 18.
   
   Install the removed components.

Power Liftgate 

1. 19.
   
   If equipped, carry out the power liftgate initialization. Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization .