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LIFTGATE ALIGNMENT
cautionWhen you have adjusted the striker so that it is engaged with the latch properly and adjusted the liftgate height, you should check the camera image on the multi around monitor "Bird-eye view." If necessary, calibrate the monitor. <Vehicles with multi around monitor>
 
 
ADJUSTMENT OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN STRIKER AND LATCH <Up to 20 Model year>
1. Remove the rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trims ).
2. Replace the striker mounting screws with temporary bolts, and use the remover bar (special tool: MB990939) and a hammer to tap the temporary bolt to the desired direction.
3. Tighten the striker mounting screws.
Tightening torque: 22 ± 3 N·m (16 ± 2 ft-lb)
4. Install the rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trims ).
 
 
 
ADJUSTMENT OF ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN LIFTGATE LATCH STRIKER AND LATCH <From 22 Model year>
1. Remove the rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim ).
2. Replace the liftgate latch striker mounting screws with temporary bolts, and use the remover bar (special tool: MB990939) and a hammer to tap the temporary bolt to the desired direction.
3. Tighten the striker mounting screws.
Tightening torque: 22 ± 3 N·m (16 ± 2 ft-lb)
4. Install the rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior Trim ).
 
 
 
ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN LIFTGATE AND BODY <Up to 20 Model year>
1. Loosen the liftgate hinge mounting bolts to adjust the clearance between the liftgate and body.
2. Tighten the liftgate hinge mounting bolts.
Tightening torque: 24 ± 2 N·m (18 ± 1 ft-lb)
 
 
 
ADJUSTMENT OF CLEARANCE BETWEEN LIFTGATE AND BODY <From 22 Model year>
1. Loosen the liftgate hinge mounting bolts to adjust the clearance between the liftgate and body.
2. Tighten the liftgate hinge mounting bolts.
Tightening torque: 24 ± 4 N·m (18 ± 2 ft-lb)