Liftgate Adjustment

• If not as specified, loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts or the liftgate striker installation screws, and reposition the liftgate. See LIFTGATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION . See LIFTGATE LOCK STRIKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .

Clearance 

1. a: 6.8-9.8 mm {0.27-0.38 in} 
2. b: -2.5-0 mm {-0.09-0 in} 
3. c: 3.5-7.5 mm {0.14-0.29 in} 
4. d: -3.0-1.0 mm {-0.11-0.03 in} 
5. e: 3.5-7.5 mm {0.14-0.29 in} 
6. f: -3.7-0.3 mm {-0.14-0.01 in} 
7. g: 4.5-9.5 mm {0.18-0.37 in} 

Fig 1: Adjusting Liftgate

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