Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENT

Striker

NOTE: Stabilizer insert must be off when adjusting the striker.

1. Remove the stabilizer insert, Striker - Removal
2. Loosen the striker bolts.
3. Adjust the striker up/down so that it is centered within the latch opening.
4. Adjust the striker fore/aft so the swing gate is under flush to the body -0.5 mm (± 1.0 mm).
5. Adjust the striker cross-car engagement to the latch by adding 2.0 mm shims as necessary.

NOTE: Make sure the striker is not twisted within the latch opening. Striker should be parallel to the opening.

6. Tighten the striker bolts to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
7. Install the stabilizer insert, Striker - Installation.

Stabilizer

1. Adjust the insert up/down so that it is centered within the stabilizer cup.
2. Adjust the insert for/aft so the swing gate is 1.0 mm over flush to the D-pillar when the insert contacts the rubber bumper in the stabilizer cup.
3. Open the tail gate and tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (90 in. lbs.).

NOTE: Make sure the stabilizer cup and insert are parallel to each other and not twisted.

4. Close the tail gate and grab the beltline. Confirm minimal for/aft movement and that closing effort is not excessive. Readjust as required.