VUE AWD L4-2.2L VIN D (2005)
Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Adjustments
Lock Striker Adjustment
Important: Make certain the lift gate is properly aligned within the lift gate opening before proceeding with the striker adjustment.
1. Close the lift gate onto the striker and note if lift gate drags on striker causing the lift gate to move side to side upon contact with the striker. Also
note closing efforts to fully engage latch.
2. Mark around the striker with a grease pencil for reference of original position.
3. Loosen striker bolts.
4. Move the striker to eliminate drag on striker and lift gate latch and to achieve proper lift gate position within the lift gate opening.
5. Align the left/right lift gate position, then position the striker to achieve proper alignment to lift gate opening.
6. Align the in/out adjustment for proper lift gate seal engagement making sure the lift gate closing efforts are correct.
Notice: Refer toFastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
7. Verify correct alignment of striker and tighten striker bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
