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Body and Paint

Rear Door Alignment - General Procedures

In this manual: Body and Paint
Service Information — 27Suspension — 48Transmission — 9Brake System — 52Steering — 21Engine — 140Manual Transmission, Clutch, Transfer Case and Power Transfer Unit — 48Exhaust System — 6Fuel System — 21Climate Control System — 58Instrumentation and Warning Systems — 26Battery and Charging System — 20Infotainment Systems — 41Lighting — 29Power Distribution — 11Electronic Function Group — 30Body and Paint — 275Frame and Mounting — 3
13steps
~78min
3/5difficulty
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Inspection

  1. Check the body to rear door dimensions.
    Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).

Adjustment

All alignments

  1. Remove the bolts and striker assembly.

Liftgate In and Out, Up and Down Alignment

  1. Loosen the bolts to allow the door to move.
    Loosen: 2 turns
  2. Adjust the door to specification.
    Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Collision Repair - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
  3. Tighten the bolts.
    Torque: 18 lb-ft (24 N·m)

Liftgate Fore, Aft and Tilt Alignment

  1. Remove the seat belt retractor and pretensioner.
    Refer to: Seat Belt Retractor and Pretensioner (501-20A Seat Belt Systems, Removal and Installation).
  2. Loosen the nuts to allow the door to move.
    Loosen: 2 turns
  3. Loosen the bolts and nuts to allow the door to move.
    Loosen: 2 turns
  4. Adjust the door to specification.
    Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Collision Repair - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
  5. Tighten the bolts and nut.
    Torque:
    1: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
    2: 106 lb-in (12 N·m)
  6. Tighten the nuts.
    Torque: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
  7. Install the seat belt retractor and pretensioner.
    Refer to: Seat Belt Retractor and Pretensioner (501-20A Seat Belt Systems, Removal and Installation).

All alignments

  1. Loosen the bolts to allow the striker assembly to move.
  2. Tighten the bolts.
    Torque: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)
  3. Check the body to rear door dimensions.
    Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).

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