Liftgate Adjustment
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- Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
- Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the liftgate.
Standard clearance
- a: 5.2-7.2 mm {0.21-0.28 in}
- b: -2.0-0 mm {-0.078-0.000 in}
- c: 3.8-6.2 mm {0.15-0.24 in}
- d: -1.6-0.8 mm {-0.06-0.03 in}
- e: 3.8-7.8 mm {0.15-0.30 in}
- Tighten the liftgate hinge installation bolts. (See LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- If the liftgate does not open/close smoothly, adjust it by loosening the liftgate lock striker installation screw. (See LIFTGATE LOCK STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Spray or pour water on the door and surrounding area using a hose or high pressure water pressure car wash and verify that there is no water leakage.