Body - Interior & Exterior: DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: Liftgate: Adjustments: Adjustments: In/Out

Fig 1: Liftgate Hinge Bolts

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1. Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the upper rear headliner trim.
2. For the upper lift gate in/out adjustments, loosen the two hinge to header bolts and four nuts and adjust to specifications. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
3. Tighten the hinge bolts to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.).
4. Position the headliner back into place and seat the push pin fasteners fully.
   Fig 2: Liftgate Striker Assembly

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5. Remove the liftgate scuff plate. Refer to PLATE, SCUFF, LIFTGATE, REMOVAL .
6. For the lower lift gate adjustments, loosen the striker screws (4) and adjust to specifications. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
7. Tighten the striker screws to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the liftgate scuff plate. Refer to PLATE, SCUFF, LIFTGATE, INSTALLATION .
9. Position the upper rear headliner trim and seat fully.