Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Liftgate Adjustment

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Liftgate Adjustment
Callout	Component Name
1	Liftgate Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Procedure Loosen the 4 liftgate hinge bolts to adjust the liftgate. Adjust the liftgate in order to obtain an even gap between the liftgate and the roof, the quarter outer panel, the tail lamp and rear bumper fascia and so that the liftgate is flush with the roof, the quarter outer panel, the tail lamp and rear bumper fascia. Adjustment: Liftgate to roof?€‰(a) 5.5?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰1.0?€‰mm?€‰(0.22?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.04?€‰in) Liftgate to quarter outer panel?€‰(b) 4.0?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰1.0?€‰mm?€‰(0.16?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.04?€‰in) Liftgate to tail lamp?€‰(c) 3.5?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰1.0?€‰mm?€‰(0.14?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.04?€‰in) Liftgate to rear bumper fascia?€‰(d) 5.0?€‰mm?€‰?±?€‰1.0?€‰mm?€‰(0.20?€‰in?€‰?±?€‰0.04?€‰in) Tighten 22?€‰Y (16?€‰lb?€‰ft)

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