For 1990-2009 cars

### Front-to-Rear, Side-to-Side

1. Remove the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .
2. Remove the endgate liner. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Liner Replacement .
3. Loosen the endgate hinge to endgate retaining bolts (1). Repeat for opposite side.
4. Loosen the endgate hinge to body retaining bolts (1). Repeat for opposite side.
5. Align the endgate in order to achieve an equal gap of 2.25 to 3.75 mm (0.9 to 015 in) (A) around the endgate to the rear quarter panels.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

6. Tighten the endgate hinge to endgate retaining bolts (1). Repeat for opposite side.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

7. Tighten the endgate hinge to body retaining bolts (1). Repeat for opposite side.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).

8. Loosen the endgate latch striker to body retaining screws (1), repeat for opposite side.
9. Adjust the endgate front-to-rear (flushness) position with the position of the endgate striker (2).
10. Tighten the endgate latch striker to body retaining screws (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

11. Install the endgate liner. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Liner Replacement .
12. Install the rear bumper fascia. Refer to Rear Bumper Fascia Replacement .

### Up and Down Adjustment

1. Remove the endgate liner. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Liner Replacement .
2. Loosen the endgate hinge to endgate retaining bolts (1). Repeat for opposite side.
3. Align the endgate in order to achieve an equal gap of 5 to 7 mm (0.2 to 0.28 in) (A) from the endgate to the rear bumper fascia.
4. Tighten the endgate hinge to endgate retaining bolts (1). Repeat for opposite side.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 22 N·m (16 lb ft)

5. Loosen the endgate latch striker to body retaining screws (1), repeat for opposite side.
6. Adjust the endgate front-to-rear (flushness) position with the position of the endgate striker (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

7. Tighten the endgate latch striker to body retaining screws (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

8. Install the endgate liner. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Liner Replacement .