1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation bolts and adjust the liftgate.

a: 5.2?7.2 mm {0.21?0.28 in}
b: -2.0?0 mm {-0.078?0.000 in}
c: 3.8?6.2 mm {0.15?0.24 in}
d: -1.6?0.8 mm {-0.06?0.03 in}
e: 3.8?7.8 mm {0.15?0.30 in}
3. Tighten the liftgate hinge installation bolts..
4. If the liftgate does not open/close smoothly, adjust it by loosening the liftgate lock striker installation screw..
5. Spray or pour water on the door and surrounding area using a hose or high pressure water pressure car wash and verify that there is no water leakage.
Hood Removal/Installation
Liftgate Garnish Removal/InstallationSide Air Bag Sensor [Standard Deployment Control System]
Purpose
The side air bag sensor detects an impact during a lateral collision.
Function
The side air bag sensor converts the detected impact to an electrical signal.
Construction
The side air bag sensor is built into the crash sensor.
Two side air bag sensors ...
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Windshield wiper arm and blade.
b. Cowl grille.
Windshield Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Apply battery positive voltage and connect the ground to the windshield wiper
motor terminals as indicated in the table below a ...
Taillight Bulb Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the service hole in the position
shown in the figure.
3. Move the flathead screwdriver in the direction of the arrow (1) shown in the
figure, pull out the service hole cover from the liftgate, a ...