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Up/Down And Left/Right

Fig 1: Liftgate Hinge Bolts
GC0099118Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Loosen the hinge to liftgate bolts (1).
    Fig 2: Liftgate Striker Assembly
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  2. Remove the liftgate scuff plate. Refer to PLATE, SCUFF, LIFTGATE, REMOVAL .
  3. Loosen the striker screws (4).
  4. Adjust the liftgate up/down position and tighten the hinge bolts to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.). Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Confirm the lower liftgate in/out position and tighten the striker screws to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the liftgate scuff plate. Refer to PLATE, SCUFF, LIFTGATE, INSTALLATION .