Liftgate Alignment

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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)

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Adjustment

1.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

On both sides.
- 1.
  
  Remove the clip.
- 2.
  
  Position aside the liftgate strut.

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2.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the liftgate. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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3.

Loosen the liftgate striker bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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4.

Adjust the liftgate to specification.

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5.

Adjust the liftgate striker.

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6.

Tighten the liftgate striker bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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7.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

Tighten the bolts.

Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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8.

Check the area for paintwork damage and repair if necessary.

9.

NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

On both sides.
- 1.
  
  Install the strut.
- 2.
  
  Install the clip.

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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)