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Tailgate: Testing and Inspection

TAILGATE INSPECTION

1. Inspect the clearance between the tailgate and the rear bumper cover.

Clearance (1): 13 - 25 mm (0.51 - 0.98 in.)




2. Inspect the clearance between the tailgate and the rear lamp assembly.

Clearance (2): 3 - 9 mm (0.12 - 0.35 in.)




3. Inspect the clearance between the outer side body panel and the top, bottom and the forward portion of the rear lamp assembly.

Clearance (1): 0 - 0.3 mm (0 - 0.12 in.)