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Body - Interior & Exterior: Liftgate: Latch: Installation

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Latch
GC0027947Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Position the latch (1) onto the inside of the liftgate.
  2. Install and tighten the three bolts (2) that secure the latch (1) to the studs on the inside of the liftgate.
  3. Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (9 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Disconnecting/Connecting Latch Electrical Connectors
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  4. Connect the latch release cable to the handle and seat the support clips.
  5. Connect electrical connectors (2) to the latch (1).
    Fig 3: Remove/Install Liftgate Trim Panel
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  6. Position the watershield back.
  7. Install the trim panel. See INSTALLATION .
  8. Connect the battery negative cable.