Liftgate Adjustment

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Fig 1: Liftgate Adjustment

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
1	Liftgate CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Loosen the 4 liftgate hinge bolts to adjust the liftgate. Adjust the liftgate in order to obtain an even gap between the liftgate and the roof, the quarter outer panel, the tail lamp and rear bumper fascia and so that the liftgate is flush with the roof, the quarter outer panel, the tail lamp and rear bumper fascia. Adjustment Liftgate to roof (a) 5.5 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.22 in ± 0.04 in) Liftgate to quarter outer panel (b) 4.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.16 in ± 0.04 in) Liftgate to tail lamp (c) 3.5 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.14 in ± 0.04 in) Liftgate to rear bumper fascia (d) 5.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.20 in ± 0.04 in) Tighten 20 N.m (15 lb ft)

Callout

Component Name

Liftgate

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedure

Loosen the 4 liftgate hinge bolts to adjust the liftgate.
Adjust the liftgate in order to obtain an even gap between the liftgate and the roof, the quarter outer panel, the tail lamp and rear bumper fascia and so that the liftgate is flush with the roof, the quarter outer panel, the tail lamp and rear bumper fascia.

Adjustment

Liftgate to roof (a) 5.5 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.22 in ± 0.04 in)
Liftgate to quarter outer panel (b) 4.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.16 in ± 0.04 in)
Liftgate to tail lamp (c) 3.5 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.14 in ± 0.04 in)
Liftgate to rear bumper fascia (d) 5.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.20 in ± 0.04 in)

Tighten
20 N.m (15 lb ft)