Section 16 (Body - Interior & Exterior): DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: Striker: Adjustments: Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Jeep Patriot and 2009 Jeep Compass. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the striker (1) to aid in adjustment.
- Loosen the striker bolts (4).
- Change the striker position to adjust the lower liftgate gap and flush measurement. See Body/Body Structure/Gap and Flush - Specifications
- Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).