Liftgate Alignment

Liftgate Alignment

Service Repair No - 76.28.31

1. With the liftgate closed, check the alignment of the liftgate to roof panel. The liftgate should be central in its aperture. Profile of the liftgate to roof panel should be 2 mm below flush.







2. Remove the rear headliner trim panel.
^ Release the 7 clips.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.







3. Loosen, but do not remove both liftgate hinge to body bolts.







4. Position the liftgate central to the aperture.
5. Remove the LH liftgate to body bolt.







6. CAUTION: When setting the liftgate profile, make sure that the liftgate hinge NOT being adjusted has its retaining bolt fitted.

NOTE: Turning the Allen key clockwise will raise the liftgate.

Using a 13 mm Allen key, adjust the LH liftgate hinge until a profile of 2 mm below flush to the roof panel is achieved.
^ Install the bolt and tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb.ft).

7. Repeat the above procedure for the RH liftgate hinge.
8. Check for correct operation of the liftgate, and if necessary adjust the liftgate and tailgate strikers.
9. Install the rear headliner trim panel.
^ Connect the electrical connector.
^ Secure with the clips.