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

Fig 1: Liftgate Hinge Bolts
GC0099118Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  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
    GC0085184Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  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.