Liftgate Alignment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Loosen the 4 liftgate hinge-to-liftgate bolts until the liftgate is able to move slightly.
- Align the liftgate to the body.
- Align the liftgate gaps evenly.
- Be sure that the liftgate is flush to the body.
- Tighten the 4 liftgate hinge-to-liftgate bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- Loosen the 2 liftgate striker bolts until the striker is able to move slightly.
- Align the liftgate striker to the liftgate.
- Tighten the 2 liftgate striker bolts.
- Tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- For vehicles equipped with power liftgate, initialize the power liftgate. For additional information, refer to Power Liftgate Initialization .