Body - Interior & Exterior: Liftgate: Striker-Latch: Adjustments: Adjustment

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Striker

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1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the striker (1) to aid in adjustment.
2. Loosen the striker bolts (2).
3. Change the striker position to adjust the lower liftgate gap and flush measurement. (Refer to BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS) 
4. Tighten the bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).