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Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Adjustments

LIFTGATE WINDOW LATCH ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove the liftgate trim panel.







2. Remove the liftgate watershield.
3. Close the liftgate window glass.







4. Disconnect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
1. Open the clip.
2. Disconnect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.







5. Loosen the liftgate window latch nuts.







6. Adjust the liftgate window latch.
- Set the liftgate window glass flushness to 1.5 mm (0.06 in) under flush.







7. Tighten the liftgate window latch nuts.







8. Connect the liftgate window latch activating rod.
1. Connect the liftgate window latch actuating rod.
2. Lock the clip.
9. Verify the liftgate window glass flushness.







10. Install the liftgate watershield.
11. Install the liftgate trim panel.