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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2008 🢒 Escalade EXT 🢒 Body Repair 🢒 Bolted Exterior Body Panels and Closures 🢒 Endgate Adjustment

Adjustment Procedure

    Object Number: 1855768 Size: SH
  1. With the endgate closed, determine the amount of adjustment will be needed.
  2. If adjustment is necessary, remove the endgate. Refer to Endgate Replacement.
  3. Mark the position of the hinges with a grease pencil.

    4. Important: Use a screwdriver to move the adjustment hinge.

  4. Loosen the endgate bolts and adjust the endgate hinges by moving the hinges in the following directions.
    5. • Upward or downward
    • Inward or outward
  5. Reinstall the endgate and determine if any further adjustments are needed.

    6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  6. When the proper adjustments are set, tighten the hinge bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the hinge bolts to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).