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Swing Gate: Adjustments: Adjustment: Up/Down

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NOTE: Up/down swing gate adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to gate fasteners or the hinge to body fasteners, one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position.
NOTE: With the spare tire removed add 3 mm on the right side to compensate for sag after the spare tire is installed.
  1. Remove the latch striker. (Refer to BODY/SWING GATE/LATCH STRIKER - REMOVAL) .
  2. Remove the stabilizer wedge/striker. (Refer to BODY/SWING GATE/STABILIZER WEDGE - REMOVAL) .
  3. For hinge side adjustments, loosen the hinge bolts and leave one upper hinge bolt hand tight. (Refer to BODY/SWING GATE/HINGE - REMOVAL) .
  4. Adjust the swing gate to the correct position. (Refer to SPECIFICATIONS ).
  5. Tighten the fasteners. (Refer to BODY/SWING GATE/HINGE - INSTALLATION) .
  6. Install the latch striker. (Refer to BODY/SWING GATE/LATCH STRIKER - INSTALLATION) .
  7. Install the spare tire. (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
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