Liftgate Alignment

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Check

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1.

Check body to liftgate dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

Adjustment

All vehicles

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5.

Torque
: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

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6.

Torque
: 53 lb.in (6 Nm)

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7.

Torque
: 18 lb.in (2 Nm)

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Up/Down and Left/Right

9.

Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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11.

Torque
: 93 lb.in (10.5 Nm)

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13.

Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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14.

Check body to liftgate dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

15.

If liftgate alignment is complete, install the removed components.
- If equipped with power liftgate, carry out power liftgate initialization. Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization .

In/Out

16.

Check body to liftgate dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

17.

Remove the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .

18.

Remove the B-pillar trim panels. Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel .

19.

Remove the C-pillar trim panels. Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel .

20.

Remove the D-pillar trim panels. Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel .

21.

Remove the overhead console. Refer to: Overhead Console .

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24.

If equipped.

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25.

If equipped.

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26.

Vehicles equipped with glass roof panel.

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NOTE: Plug the rear washer hose after disconnecting. Failure to do so will result in damage to interior due to fluid leakage.

27.
Disconnect the washer hose coupling. Refer to: Washer Hose Coupling .

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29.

All.

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NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

30.
On both sides.

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NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

31.
On both sides.

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NOTE: Vehicles equipped with glass roof panel.

33.
Release the nine hook and loop fasteners.

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NOTE: Windshield removed for clarity.

34.
Lower the headliner.

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35.

Loosen the liftgate hinge to body nuts. Loosen: 2 turn(s)

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36.

On both sides, remove the stop bumper covers and stop bumper caps.
- 1.
  
  Remove the stop bumper covers.
- 2.
  
  Remove the stop bumper caps.

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37.

On both sides, loosen the stop bumper screws and pull the stop bumpers fully rearward.
- 1.
  
  Loosen the stop bumper screws. Loosen: 3 turn(s)
- 2.
  
  Pull the stop bumpers fully rearward.

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38.

Manually lower the liftgate carefully until it is flush with the body and raise the liftgate.

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39.

Tighten the liftgate hinge to body nuts.
Torque

: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

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40.

On both sides, tighten the stop bumper screws.
Torque

: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

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41.

On both sides, install the stop bumper covers and stop bumper caps.
- 1.
  
  Install the stop bumper covers.
- 2.
  
  Install the stop bumper caps.

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43.

Torque
: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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NOTE: Windshield removed for clarity.

44.
Raise the headliner.

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45.

Attach the nine hook and loop fasteners.

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NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

47.
On both sides.

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NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

48.
Both sides.

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49.

All.

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NOTE: Remove the plug from the rear washer hose and connect. Failure to do so will result in damage to interior due to fluid leakage.

51.
Connect the washer hose coupling. Refer to: Washer Hose Coupling .

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52.

Vehicles equipped with glass roof panel.

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53.

If equipped.

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56.

Install the overhead console. Refer to: Overhead Console .

57.

Install the D-pillar trim panels. Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel .

58.

Install the C-pillar trim panels. Refer to: C-Pillar Trim Panel .

59.

Install the B-pillar trim panels. Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel .

60.

Install the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to: A-Pillar Trim Panel .

61.

Check body to liftgate dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .

62.

If equipped with power liftgate, carry out the power liftgate initialization. Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization .