Rear Door Alignment - General Procedures

Adjustment

All alignments

1. 1
   Check the body dimensions to the rear door.
   Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
2. 2
   Remove the bolts and striker assembly.

   

Liftgate In and Out, Up and Down Alignment

1. 1
   Loosen the bolts to allow door movement.
   Torque: 35 lb-ft (48 N·m)

   

2. 2
   Adjust the door to specification.
   Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Collision Repair - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).

   

Liftgate Fore, Aft and Tilt Alignment

1. 1
   Remove the seat belt retractor and pretensioner.
   Refer to: Seat Belt Shoulder Height Adjuster (501-20A Seat Belt Systems, Removal and Installation).
2. 2
   Loosen the nut to allow door movement.
   Torque: 22 lb-ft (30 N·m)

   

3. 3
   Loosen the bolt to allow door movement.
   Torque: 22 lb-ft (30 N·m)

   

4. 4
   Loosen the nuts to allow door movement.
   Torque: 22 lb-ft (30 N·m)

   

5. 5
   Adjust the door to specification.
   Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Collision Repair - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).

   

All alignments

1. 1
   Tighten the bolts.
   Torque: 18 lb-ft (25 N·m)

   

2. 2
   Check the body dimensions to the rear door.
   Refer to: Body and Frame (501-26 Body Repairs - Vehicle Specific Information and Tolerance Checks, Description and Operation).
3. 3
   If necessary, install all removed components.