Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 558

TRIM PANEL LOWER LOCK UPPER LINKAGE CLIP LIFTGATE DISARM ACTUATOR PANEL TRIM LIFTGATE SWITCH
8Q - 8 VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEMS
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 8 Liftgate Lock Cylinder Switch Remove/Install
Fig. 9 Liftgate Trim Panel Remove/Install
(3) Using a wide flat-bladed tool such as a trim
stick, pry the trim panel away from the liftgate
around the perimeter and remove the trim panel.
NOTE: To aid in the removal of the trim panel, start
at the bottom of the panel.
(4) Remove the two nuts that secure the liftglass
latch to the liftgate inner panel (Fig. 10).
(5) Unplug the wire harness connectors for the lift-
glass latch solenoid and the liftglass ajar switch.
(6) Remove the liftglass latch from the liftgate.
(7) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Tighten the latch mounting nuts to 11 N·m (100 in.
lbs.).
AUTO HEADLAMP AND PARK LAMP RELAYS
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL,
LIFTGATE LOCK ROD
GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
STEERING COLUMN,
REAR JUNCTION RIGHT BLOCK COWL LATCH MOTOR WIPER SWITCH TRIM SIDE AND
Fig. 10 Liftglass Ajar Switch Remove/Install
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the fuse access panel by unsnapping it
from the right cowl side trim panel.
(3) Remove the push nut that secures the right
cowl side trim to the junction block stud (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11 Right Cowl Side Trim Remove/Install
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the right
cowl side trim to the right front door opening trim.
(5) Remove the right cowl side trim panel.
OR
SCREWS PUSH NUT REINFORCE- NUT MENT FWD
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