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Liftgate Adjustment

Fig 1: Liftgate
GM3995600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Callout Component Name
1 Liftgate
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

  1. Loosen the liftgate hinge bolt (Qty: 4) to adjust the liftgate.
  2. Adjust the liftgate in order to obtain an even gap between the liftgate and the tail lamp, the rear fascia and the liftgate to D-pillar applique/tail lamp and rear fascia step so that the liftgate flush with the, the tail lamp, the rear fascia and the D-pillar applique/tail lamp and rear fascia step.

Adjustment

  • Liftgate to D-pillar applique/tail lamp

    (a) 4.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.16 in ± 0.04 in)

  • Liftgate to upper tail lamp

    (b) 4.2 mm ± 1.5 mm (0.17 in ± 0.06 in)

  • Liftgate to upper tail lamp

    (c) 3.6 mm ± 1.5 mm (0.14 in ± 0.06 in)

  • Liftgate to rear fascia

    (d) 4 mm ± 1.5 mm (0.16 in ± 0.06 in)

  • Liftgate to rear fascia step

    (e) 7 mm ± 2 mm (0.28 in ± 0.08 in)


Tighten 
25 N.m (18 lb ft)