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Body - Interior & Exterior: DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: Striker: Adjustments: Adjustment

Fig 1: Liftgate Striker Assembly
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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 (4).
  3. Change the striker position to adjust the lower liftgate gap and flush measurement. See Body/Body Structure/Gap and Flush - Specifications 
  4. Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).