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Liftgate Alignment

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  1. Check the gap and profiles of the liftgate are correct. Refer to Body and Frame information.
  2. Remove the loadspace floor panel.
  3. Remove the scuff plate trim panel.
    • Remove the 4 Torx bolts.
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  4. Remove the liftgate hinge cover.
    • Remove the 8 clips.
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  5. Loosen the liftgate striker.
    • Loosen the 2 Torx bolts.
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  6. Loosen the liftgate to hinge Torx bolts.
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  7. With the liftgate closed, check the alignment of the liftgate to the roof panel. Profile of the liftgate to roof panel should be 2 mm below flush.
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  8. Tighten the liftgate to hinge Torx bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  9. Loosen the liftgate hinge to body nuts.
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  10. With the liftgate closed, check the alignment of the liftgate to the roof panel and bodyside panel. The liftgate should be central in its aperture.
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  11. Tighten the liftgate hinge to body nuts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  12. Secure the liftgate striker.
    • Tighten the Torx bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  13. Install the scuff plate trim panel.
    • Install the 4 Torx screws
  14. With the liftgate closed, check the profile of the liftgate to the bodyside panel. Adjust as required.
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  15. Install the liftgate hinge cover.
    • Secure with the clips.
  16. Install the loadspace floor panel.
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