Tail Gate Panel Sub-Assembly (For USA, Canada)

TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for USA, Canada)

a. Loosen the hinge bolts.
b. Adjust the tail gate by moving it up and down and left and right so that the dimensions are within the specified range.
c. Tighten the hinge bolts.

Torque: 28 N.m (286 kgf.cm, 21 ft.lbf)

d. Loosen the hinge bolts.
e. Adjust the tail gate by moving it up and down and forward and backward so that the dimensions are within the specified range.
f. Tighten the hinge bolts.

Torque: 1 N.m (316 kgf.cm, 23 ft.lbf)

g. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.
h. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.

Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)

i. Check that the door fit and door linkages are adjusted correctly.
j. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, adjust the striker position by slightly loosening the striker mounting screws and hitting the striker with a plastic-faced hammer.
k. Using a T40 "TORX" socket, tighten the striker mounting screws after the adjustment.

Torque: 12 N.m (122 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)

TAIL GATE PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Except USA, Canada)