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Liftgate opening height adjustment?

Tiny
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  • 2010 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER HYBRID
  • 3.4L
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Can the opening height of the liftgate on the vehicle listed above be adjusted? I have found how to adjust on later models and tried it on my 2010 but no success. Could not find anything in the owner's manual on how to adjust the opening height.

Thank you
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Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 AT 6:36 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

I just went through two manuals and neither offered any indication that the height can be adjusted. I attached a picture below showing the motor and lift rod. I was thinking maybe we could adjust the lever to which the rod is attached, or the rod may have an adjustment. However, there are no sensors that I'm seeing that are used to actuate the motor up or down. Thus, the motor travel is likely used to determine the opening height.

Also, if you adjust the lever to prevent it from going to high, then you will have it want to continue closing after it already reaches the closed limits.

Take a look and let me know your thoughts.

Take care,

Joe

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Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 AT 7:17 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for confirming. I couldn't find any instruction or conformation the liftgate height for the 2010 year could be adjusted either. Like the later ones.
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Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 AT 7:28 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

You are welcome. I wish I had better news. LOL

Take care of yourself and feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Joe
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Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 AT 8:10 PM

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