To align the tailgate or trunk lid, remove the glass stay, striker and buffer, and loosen bolts on hinges securing the tailgate to the body. Then adjust the clearance at the top of the end gate and the roof of the body 0.31–0.47 in. (8–10mm).
Side clearance should be 0–0.06 in. (0–1.5mm). Bottom of end gate to body clearance should be 0.15–0.27 in. (3.9–6.9mm). Replace the glass stay, striker and buffer and tighten the hinge bolts.