Liftgate Adjustment

Procedure

1. Lower the rear portion of the headliner to access the hinge to body bolts. Headlining Trim Panel Replacement
2. Loosen the 4 liftgate hinge bolts to adjust the liftgate.
3. 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 ± 0.05 in)
• Liftgate to quarter outer panel (b) 4.0 mm ± 1.0 mm (0.16 in ± 0.04 in)
• Liftgate to rear bumper fascia (c) 6.5 mm ± 1.5 mm (0.25 in ± 0.05 in)