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Tailgate: Testing and Inspection

1. Inspect the clearance between the tailgate and the rear bumper cover.
Clearance (1): 13-25 mm (0.51-0.98 in.)




2. Inspect the clearance between the tailgate and the taillight molding.
Clearance (2): 3-9 mm (0.12-0.35 in.)




3. Inspect the clearance between the quarter panel and the top, bottom and the forward portion of the taillight molding
Clearance (1): 0-0.3 mm (0-0.12 in.)