Trunk / Liftgate: Adjustments

ADJUSTMENTS

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

In/out

1. Remove the upper liftgate header trim. Refer to Trim Panel.

NOTE: In/Out or Fore/aft (lateral) door adjustment is done by loosening the hinge to the hinge pillar fasteners one hinge at a time and moving the door to the correct position. May require grinding off nubs to float body side

Fig. 2:

2. For the upper liftgate adjustments, loosen the hinge to header nuts and adjust to specifications (Fig. 2). Refer to Body and Frame/Specifications/Dimensions.
3. Tighten nuts to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.) torque.

Fig. 4:

4. For the lower liftgate adjustments, loosen the striker screws and adjust to specifications (Fig. 4). Refer to Body and Frame/Specifications/Dimensions.
5. Tighten screws to 33 N.m (24 ft.lbs.) torque.
6. Install the upper liftgate opening trim.

Up/Down and Left/Right

1. Loosen the hinge to liftgate bolts (Fig. 2).
2. Loosen the striker screws (Fig. 4).
3. Adjust the liftgate up/down position. Tighten bolts to 33 N.m (24 ft.lbs.) torque. Refer to Body and Frame/Specifications/Dimensions.
4. Confirm the lower liftgate in/out position. Tighten screws to 28 N.m (21 ft.lbs.) torque.