Adjustment of Clearance Around Liftgate

LIFTGATE

ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE AROUND LIFTGATE




Loosen the liftgate hinge mounting nuts at body side. Then adjust the liftgate to align properly.

Liftgate hinge mounting nut tightening torque: 24 ± 4 N.m(18±3ft-lb)

ADJUSTMENT OF LIFTGATE LATCH




After checking the liftgate release cable for proper routing, loosen the liftgate latch mounting bolts. Change the position of the liftgate latch relative to the liftgate striker so that liftgate locking and unlocking effort is correct.

Liftgate latch mounting bolt tightening torque: 22 ± 4 N.m(16±3ft-lb)

ADJUSTMENT OF LIFTGATE HEIGHT




Turn the liftgate damper until the liftgate height is as shown. If the liftgate height is still not even at left and right sides, turn the liftgate damper further until the liftgate height is even. The lift-gate damper height is altered by roughly 3 mm (0.1 inch) when turning the liftgate damper one rotation.

NOTE: If a rattling noise (clack) is caused by the vibration of the liftgate while driving, adjust the liftgate damper height so that the liftgate damper contacts the body securely.