Liftgate Alignment

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Check 

1. Check the liftgate-to-body dimensions.
   1. Dimension

      : 0.2756 +/-0.0591 in (7 +/-1.5 mm)

   2. Dimension

      : 0.0591 +/-0.0551 in (1.5 +/-1.4 mm)

   3. Dimension

      : 0.1575 +/-0.0787 in (4 +/-2 mm)

   4. Dimension

      : 0.0787 +/-0.0591 in (2 +/-1.5 mm)

   5. Dimension

      : 0.2362 +/-0.1575 in (6 +/-4 mm)

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Adjustment 

1. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

   On both sides.

   1. Remove the clip.
   2. Position aside the liftgate strut.

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2. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

   Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the liftgate. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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3. Loosen the liftgate striker bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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4. Adjust the liftgate to specification.

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5. Adjust the liftgate striker.

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6. Tighten the liftgate striker bolts.

   Torque

   : 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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7. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

   Tighten the bolts.

   Torque

   : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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8. Check the area for paintwork damage and repair if necessary.
9. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

   On both sides.

   1. Install the strut.
   2. Install the clip.

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Check 

1. Check the body-to-liftgate dimensions.
   1. Dimension

      : 0.2756 +/-0.0591 in (7 +/-1.5 mm)

   2. Dimension

      : 0.0591 +/-0.0551 in (1.5 +/-1.4 mm)

   3. Dimension

      : 0.1575 +/-0.0787 in (4 +/-2 mm)

   4. Dimension

      : 0.0787 +/-0.0591 in (2 +/-1.5 mm)

   5. Dimension

      : 0.2362 +/-0.1575 in (6 +/-4 mm)

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Adjustment 

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL .
2. Lower the headliner.

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3. Loosen the nuts enough to permit movement of the liftgate. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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4. Loosen the liftgate striker bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

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5. Adjust the liftgate to specification.

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6. Adjust the liftgate striker.

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7. Tighten the nuts.

   Torque

   : 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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8. Tighten the liftgate striker bolts.

   Torque

   : 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

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9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
10. On both sides. Remove the spacer.

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11. On both sides. Remove the bump stop cover.

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12. On both sides. Loosen the screw. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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13. On both sides. Adjust the bump stop.

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14. Carefully close the liftgate.

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15. On both sides. Tighten the screw.

    Torque

    : 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

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16. On both sides. Install the bump stop cover.

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17. On both sides. Install the spacer.

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