LIFTGATE
REMOVAL
WARNING: Do not disconnect the support rod cylinders with the liftgate closed. The support rod pistons are operated by high pressure gas. This pressure could cause damage and/or personal injury if they are removed while the pistons are compressed.
1. Open and support the liftgate.
2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, remove the upper rear headliner trim.
3. Remove the support struts (1) from the liftgate. (Refer to 23 - BODY/LIFTGATE/SUPPORT - STRUT - REMOVAL)
4. Disconnect the wire harnesses and the washer hose.
5. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the hinge location.
6. Remove the liftgate to body fasteners (2 and 3) and remove liftgate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.
1. Position the liftgate onto the vehicle and install the six body bolts (1).
2. Tighten the bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the support struts (1). (Refer to 23 - BODY/LIFTGATE/SUPPORT - STRUT - INSTALLATION)
4. Check and adjust the liftgate if necessary. (Refer to 23 - BODY/LIFTGATE/LIFTGATE - ADJUSTMENTS)
5. Position the upper rear header trim and seat fully.
ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE: The position of the liftgate can be adjusted upward or downward by the use of slots in the hinge. An inward or outward adjustment is achieved by use of slots in the body. If an inward or outward adjustment is needed, use a body sealer on the hinge to body mating surface.
In/out
1. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, release the retaining clips that secure the header trim molding in the liftgate opening and remove.
2. For the upper lift gate adjustments, loosen the six hinge to header fasteners (2 and 3) and adjust to specifications (Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS)
3. Tighten the hinge bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
4. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the retaining tabs that secure the liftgate scuff plate to the liftgate door sill and remove the scuff plate.
5. For the lower lift gate adjustments, loosen the striker screws (2) and adjust to specifications (Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS)
6. Tighten the striker screws to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).
7. Position the upper rear headliner trim and seat fully.
Up/Down and Left/Right
1. Loosen the hinge to liftgate bolts (2).
2. Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, disengage the retaining tabs that secure the liftgate scuff plate to the liftgate door sill and remove the scuff plate.
3. Loosen the striker screws (1).
4. Adjust the liftgate up/down position and tighten the hinge bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.). (Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS)
5. Confirm the lower liftgate in/out position and tighten the striker screws to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.).