Jeep 1997 Grand Cherokee Service Manual page 569

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
LIFTGATE AJAR SWITCH
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the screws that secure the liftgate
lower trim panel to the liftgate (Fig. 7).
Fig. 7 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 three screws that secure the lift-
gate latch to the liftgate (Fig. 8).
Fig. 8 Liftgate Latch/Lock Components
(5) Disconnect the liftgate handle latch actuator
rod from the latch.
(6) Unplug the liftgate ajar switch wire harness
connector from the latch.
(7) Remove the latch from the liftgate.
VEHICLE THEFT/SECURITY SYSTEMS
(8) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Tighten the latch mounting screws to 7 N·m (62 in
lbs.).
LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the screws that secure the liftgate
lower trim panel to the liftgate (Fig. 9).
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) Pry the liftgate lock cylinder switch off of the
back of the lock cylinder (Fig. 10).
Fig. 10 Liftgate Lock Cylinder Switch Remove/Install
(5) Unplug the lock cylinder switch wire harness
connector and remove the switch from inside the lift-
gate.
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