Installation

INSTALLATION
1. With assistance, place liftgate in position on vehicle.

2. Install bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof header. Tighten bolts to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.) torque.

3. Install screws attaching support cylinders to liftgate. Tighten bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.

4. Reconnect power liftgate link, if equipped.

5. Remove lifting device from under liftgate.

6. Connect liftgate wire harness into body wire harness.

7. Install screws attaching wire connector to rear header.

8. Connect rear window washer hose onto spray nozzle.

9. Install liftgate upper frame molding.

10. Install battery negative cable.

11. Verify liftgate alignment. The liftgate should have a gap to adjacent panels and fit flush across the gaps. The gap is;

- ±8.0 mm 2.5 to the rear fascia,
- ±8.0 mm 2.0 to the roof,
- ±2.0 mm 0.5 mm to the aperture.