Tailgate Adjustment
NOTE:
  • Have an assistant help you when adjusting the tailgate.
  • Take care not to scratch the tailgate, body and other related parts.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Remove these items:
    • Rear side trim panel
    • Rear pillar trim, both sides:
      • -
      Without side curtain airbags
      -
      With side curtain airbags
    • Tailgate weatherstrip, as needed
    • Cargo area light
  1. Pull down the rear portion of the headliner. Take care not to bend the headliner excessively.
  1. Remove the support strut from each side.
  1. Pry up on the notch (A) to release the rear hooks (B) and pivot the cap (C) on the front hooks (D), then remove the cap.
  1. Slightly loosen each bolt and nut.