Liftgate Alignment
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Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Check liftgate-to-body dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame .
Adjustment
All alignments
- Open the liftgate.
- Position aside the liftgate weatherstrip and the load compartment cover.
- Release the clips and remove the liftgate opening trim panel.
- Remove the liftgate striker.
Torque: 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)
Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment
- Loosen the bolts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
- Carefully close the liftgate.
- Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame
.
- Carefully open the liftgate.
- Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Liftgate in and out alignment
- Remove the D-Pillar trim panel. Refer to: D-Pillar Trim Panel .
- Loosen the nuts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
- Adjust the stops.
- Carefully close the liftgate.
- Adjust the liftgate to specification. Refer to: Body and Frame
.
- Carefully open the liftgate.
- Tighten the nuts.
Torque: 41 lb.ft (55 Nm)
All alignments
- Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions. Refer to: Body and Frame
.
- Install the position aside and removed components.
- If equipped with power liftgate, carry out the power liftgate initialization. Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization .