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/InstallationWasher Tank Removal/Installation
With Washer Fluid-level Sensor
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Set the front over fender aside..
3. Set the mudguard (RH) aside..
4. Remove the front bumper..
5. Remove the bracket.
6. Disconnect the washer motor connector.
7. Disconnect the washer fluid-level sensor c ...
Splash Shield Removal/Installation
Front
Front splash shield No.1
1. Set the mudguard aside..
2. Remove fasteners A.
3. Remove the front splash shield No.1.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front splash shield No.2
1. Remove screw B.
2. Remove fasteners C.
3. Remove the front splash shield No.2.
4. ...
Pressure Sensor Removal/Installation [Two Step Deployment Control System]
WARNING:
Handling the pressure sensor improperly can accidentally operate (deploy)
the air bag module, which may seriously injure you. Read the air bag system
service warnings and cautions before handling the pressure sensor..
1. Switch the ignition to off.
2. Disconnect the ne ...