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Liftgate Striker Adjustment





Liftgate Striker Adjustment
1 Check for an equal gap and alignment to the adjacent panels. If incorrect, follow the adjust procedure below.
2 Remove the tailgate upper trim panel.
- Remove the 6 screw covers.
- Remove the 6 screws.




3 Loosen the 2 screws securing the liftgate striker.
4 Close the liftgate and check for an equal gap and alignment to the adjacent panels.
5 Open the liftgate.
- Tighten the screws to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
6 Install the tailgate upper trim panel.
- Install the screws.
- Install the screw covers.