All alignments
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- Open the liftgate.
- Position aside the liftgate weatherstrip.
- Release the clips and remove the liftgate scuffplate trim panel.
- Remove the liftgate striker.
Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment
- Loosen the bolts to permit movement of the liftgate.
- Carefully close the liftgate.
- Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to:
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- Carefully open the liftgate.
- Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Liftgate in and out alignment
- Remove the D-Pillar trim panel. Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Short Wheelbase . Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel - Long Wheelbase .
- Loosen the nuts to permit movement of the liftgate.
- Set the liftgate rubber stoppers to nominal position. The tab on the stopper should touch the liftgate surface.
- Carefully close the liftgate.
- Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to:
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- Carefully open the liftgate.
- Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 17 lb.ft (23 Nm)
All alignments
- Install the liftgate striker.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
- Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions. Refer to:
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- Install the removed components.
- If equipped. Carry out the power liftgate initialization. Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization .