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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2023DURANGO GT PREMIUM, RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEWINDOWSBODY - INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR (1 OF 2)DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/SWING GATELIFTGATEADJUSTMENTSIN/OUT ADJUSTMENT
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango GT Premium, RWD
In/Out Adjustment
2023 Dodge and Ram Durango GT Premium, RWDSECTION In/Out Adjustment
- Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, remove the upper rear headliner trim (2).
- For the upper liftgate adjustments, loosen the six hinge to header fasteners (2 and 3) and adjust to specifications. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the hinge bolts to the proper specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- For the lower liftgate adjustments, remove liftgate scuff trim. Refer to PLATE, SCUFF, LIFTGATE, INSTALLATION .
- Loosen the striker screws (2) and adjust the liftgate to specifications. Refer to GAP AND FLUSH, SPECIFICATIONS .
- Tighten the striker screws to the proper specifications. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the upper rear headliner trim and seat fully.
- Position liftgate scuff plate trim and seat fully.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.