General Procedures — Liftgate Adjustment

Inspection

1. Check the gap between the body and the liftgate.

Adjustment

All alignments

1. 1
   Open the liftgate.

   

2. 2
   Remove the clips and the latch assembly.

   

Liftgate In and Out, Up and Down Alignment

1. 1
   Loosen the fasteners to allow liftgate movement.
   Loosen:
   : 2 turns

   

2. 2
   Adjust the door as necessary.

   

3. 3
   Tighten the fasteners.
   Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)

   

Liftgate Fore, Aft and Tilt Alignment

1. 1
   Open the front door.

   

2. 2
   Remove the B-pillar trim panel.
   Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
3. 3
   Loosen the fasteners to allow liftgate movement.
   Loosen:
   : 2 turns

   

4. 4
   Carefully close the liftgate.

   

5. 5
   Loosen the fasteners to allow liftgate movement.
   Loosen:
   : 2 turns

   

6. 6
   Carefully close the door.

   

7. 7
   Adjust the door as necessary.

   

8. 8
   Carefully open the front door.

   

9. 9
   Carefully open the liftgate.

   

10. 10
    Tighten the retainers.
    Torque: 22 lb-ft (30 N·m)

    

11. 11
    Tighten the latch.
    Torque: 22 lb-ft (30 N·m)

    

All alignments

1. 1
   Install the striker assembly.
   Torque: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)

   

2. 2
   Check the gap between the body and the liftgate.

   

3. 3
   Install the removed components.