Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Adjustments

Striker Adjustment - Lift Gate Window

Adjustment Procedure




1. Check the lift gate window for proper fit to the lift gate window weather-strip.

* Open and close the lift gate window.
* If the lift gate window is hard to close, additional striker shims will need to be added.
* If the lift gate window does not seal tightly against the weather-strip, striker shims will need to be removed.

2. Open the lift gate window.
3. Loosen the nuts retaining the lift gate striker to the lift gate window.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Remove or add shims as determined above.

Tighten the lift gate window striker nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

5. Check the lift gate window for proper fit, readjust if necessary.
6. Close the lift gate window.