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Repair Procedures: Adjustment

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  1. After loosening the Liftgate hinge (A) mounting bolts, adjust the Liftgate by moving it up and down, or right and left.
  2. Adjust the Liftgate height by turning the Liftgate over-slam bumpers (B).
  3. After loosening the Liftgate striker (C) mounting bolts, adjust the Liftgate striker by moving it up and down, or right and left.
Fig 1: Loosening Liftgate Hinge Mounting Bolts
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