Up/Down And Left/Right
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the upper quarter trim panels and lower the rear of the headliner to access the hinge fasteners. Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, REMOVAL .
- Remove liftgate scuff trim, Refer to PLATE, SCUFF, LIFTGATE, REMOVAL .
- Loosen the hinge to liftgate bolts (1).
- Loosen the striker screws (1).
- Adjust the liftgate up/down position and tighten the hinge bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.). Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Confirm the lower liftgate in/out position and tighten the striker screws to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
- Install liftgate scuff plate trim, Refer to PLATE, SCUFF, LIFTGATE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the upper quarter trim panels. Refer to PANEL, QUARTER TRIM, INSTALLATION .