Liftgate Adjustment

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Liftgate Adjustment
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  1. Measure the gap and height difference between the liftgate and the body.
  2. Loosen the liftgate hinge installation nuts and adjust the liftgate.

    Standard clearance 

    • a: 5.0-7.0 mm {0.20-0.27 in} 
    • b: -2.0-0 mm {-0.07-0.in} 
    • c: 3.5-6.5 mm {0.14-0.25 in} 
    • d: -1.7-0.7 mm {-0.067-0.027 in} 
    • e: 4.0-8.0 mm {0.16-0.31 in} 
      Fig 1: Measuring Gap And Height Difference Between Liftgate And Body
      G02566626Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Tighten the nuts or bolts.
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