Liftgate Alignment
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Interior Trim Remover |
|---|
Materials
| Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Seam Sealer TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805DTM | - |
Inspection
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
- Check liftgate-to-body dimensions.
Adjustment
All alignments
- Open the liftgate.
- Position aside the liftgate weatherstrip and the load compartment cover.
- Remove the liftgate scuff plate trim panel.
- Release the liftgate scuff plate trim panel clips. Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover
- If equipped Disconnect the keyless entry rear antenna electrical connector.
- Remove the liftgate striker.
Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)
Liftgate left and right, up and down alignment
- Loosen the bolts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
- Carefully close the liftgate.
- Adjust the liftgate as required.
- Carefully open the liftgate.
- Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)
Liftgate in and out alignment
- Adjust the stops.
- On both sides Remove pin type retainer and the drip molding.
- On both sides Remove the hinge cover.
- Carefully close the liftgate.
- On both sides Loosen the bolts. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
- Adjust the liftgate as required.
- On both sides Tighten the bolts.
Torque: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
- On both sides Apply seam sealer
Material: Seam Sealer / TA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805DTM
All alignments
- Inspect the body-to-liftgate door dimensions.
- Install the position aside and removed components.
- If equipped with power liftgate, carry out the power liftgate initialization. Refer to: Power Liftgate Initialization .