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Liftgate Alignment

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Check 

  1. Check the liftgate-to-body dimensions.

    1. Dimension: 0.2756 +/-0.0591 in (7 +/-1.5 mm)
    2. Dimension: 0.0591 +/-0.0551 in (1.5 +/-1.4 mm)
    3. Dimension: 0.1575 +/-0.0787 in (4 +/-2 mm)
    4. Dimension: 0.0787 +/-0.0591 in (2 +/-1.5 mm)
    5. Dimension: 0.2362 +/-0.1575 in (6 +/-4 mm)

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Adjustment 

  1. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

    On both sides.

    1. Remove the clip.
    2. Position aside the liftgate strut.

    GFD456090Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

    Loosen the bolts enough to permit movement of the liftgate. Loosen: 1 turn(s)

    GFD456091Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Loosen the liftgate striker bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)
    GFD456092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Adjust the liftgate to specification.
    GFD456093Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Adjust the liftgate striker.
    GFD456094Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Tighten the liftgate striker bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    GFD456092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

    Tighten the bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

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  8. Check the area for paintwork damage and repair if necessary.
  9. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician.

    On both sides.

    1. Install the strut.
    2. Install the clip.

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Check 

  1. Check the body-to-liftgate dimensions.

    1. Dimension

      : 0.2756 +/-0.0591 in (7 +/-1.5 mm)

    2. Dimension

      : 0.0591 +/-0.0551 in (1.5 +/-1.4 mm)

    3. Dimension

      : 0.1575 +/-0.0787 in (4 +/-2 mm)

    4. Dimension

      : 0.0787 +/-0.0591 in (2 +/-1.5 mm)

    5. Dimension

      : 0.2362 +/-0.1575 in (6 +/-4 mm)

GFD456089Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Adjustment 

  1. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to: Liftgate Trim Panel .
  2. Lower the headliner.
    GFD456095Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  3. Loosen the nuts enough to permit movement of the liftgate. Loosen: 1 turn(s)
    GFD456096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Loosen the liftgate striker bolts. Loosen: 1 turn(s)
    GFD456092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Adjust the liftgate to specification.
    GFD456097Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. Adjust the liftgate striker.
    GFD456098Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Tighten the nuts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD456096Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  8. Tighten the liftgate striker bolts.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (24 Nm)

    GFD456092Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  10. On both sides. Remove the spacer.
    GFD456099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. On both sides. Remove the bump stop cover.
    GFD456100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. On both sides. Loosen the screw. Loosen: 2 turn(s)
    GFD456101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. On both sides. Adjust the bump stop.
    GFD456102Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Carefully close the liftgate.
    GFD456103Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. On both sides. Tighten the screw.

    Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm)

    GFD456101Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. On both sides. Install the bump stop cover.
    GFD456100Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  17. On both sides. Install the spacer.
GFD456099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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