Liftgate Alignment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Transit Connect. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Check
- 1.
Check the liftgate-to-body dimensions.- 1.
Dimension: 0.2756 ±0.0591in (7 ±1.5mm)
- 2.
Dimension: 0.0591 ±0.0551in (1.5 ±1.4mm)
- 3.
Dimension: 0.1575 ±0.0787in (4 ±2mm)
- 4.
Dimension: 0.0787 ±0.0591in (2 ±1.5mm)
- 5.
Dimension: 0.2362 ±0.1575in (6 ±4mm)
- 1.
Adjustment
- 1.NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.
On both sides.
- 1.
Remove the clip.
- 2.
Position aside the liftgate strut.
- 1.
- 2.NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.
Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the liftgate. Loosen: 1 turn(s)
- 7.NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.
Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- 9.NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.
On both sides.
- 1.
Install the strut.
- 2.
Install the clip.
- 1.
Check
- 1.
Check the body-to-liftgate dimensions.- 1.
Dimension: 0.2756 ±0.0591in (7 ±1.5mm)
- 2.
Dimension: 0.0591 ±0.0551in (1.5 ±1.4mm)
- 3.
Dimension: 0.1575 ±0.0787in (4 ±2mm)
- 4.
Dimension: 0.0787 ±0.0591in (2 ±1.5mm)
- 5.
Dimension: 0.2362 ±0.1575in (6 ±4mm)
- 1.
Adjustment
- 1.
Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel .