Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Adjustments

1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.







2. Remove the liftgate watershield.
3. Close the liftgate window glass.







4. Disconnect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
1 Open the clip.
2 Disconnect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.







5. Loosen the liftgate window latch nuts.







6. Adjust the liftgate window latch.
- Set the liftgate window glass flushness to 1.5 mm (0.06 in) under flush.







7. Tighten the liftgate window latch nuts.







8. Connect the liftgate window latch activating rod.
1 Connect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
2 Lock the clip.
9. Verify the liftgate window glass flushness.







10. Install the liftgate watershield.
11. Install, the liftgate trim panel.