Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

In/out





NOTE: The position of the lift gate can be adjusted upward or downward by the use of slots in the hinge. An inward or outward adjustment is achieved by use of slots in the body. If an inward or outward adjustment is needed, use a body sealer on the hinge to body mating surface.

1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the headliner molding.
2. For the upper lift gate adjustments, loosen the hinge nuts (2) and bolts (3) but do not remove. Adjust to specifications, .
3. Apply body sealer on the hinge to body mating surface.
4. Tighten the hinge bolts to 28.5 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
5. Tighten the hinge nuts to 28.5 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





6. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
7. For the lower lift gate adjustments, loosen the striker screws (2) and adjust to specifications, .
8. Tighten the striker screws to 28 Nm (20.5 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the rear door scuff plate.
10. Position the headliner molding and seat fully.

Up/Down and Left/Right





1. Loosen the hinge to lift gate bolts (2) but do not remove.





2. Remove the rear door scuff plate.
3. Loosen the striker screws (2).
4. Adjust the lift gate up/down position to specifications, .





5. Apply body sealer on the hinge to lift gate mating surface.
6. Tighten the hinge to lift gate bolts to 28.5 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).





7. Confirm the lower lift gate in/out position and tighten the striker screws to 28 Nm (20.5 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the lift gate trim scuff plate and install the screws.