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/InstallationSlide Motor Inspection
WARNING:
Handling a side air bag improperly can accidentally operate (deploy) the
air bag, which may seriously injure you. Read the service warnings/cautions
in the Workshop Manual before handling the front seat (side air bag integrated)..
CAUTION:
When performing the pro ...
Liftgate Opener Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Liftgate upper trim.
b. Liftgate side trim.
c. Liftgate lower trim.
d. Liftgate garnish.
e. Liftgate opener switch.
3. Verify the continuity of liftgate opener switch terminals B and C.
If not as i ...
Hood Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Fastener
2
Hood insulator
3
Shroud seaming welt
4
Weather strip parting seal
5
Hood component
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