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)

Adhesive Installation of Liftgate Windows

Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning. Use a urethane adhesive systems which meet GM Specification GM?€‰3651G. Remove all mounds or loose pieces of urethane ad ...

Liftgate Assist Rod Caution

Caution: Apply pressure only at the end of the liftgate/hood assist rod that you are removing or attaching. Do NOT apply pressure to the middle of the rod because damage or bending will resul ...

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