Section Index; Sealing System; Window System - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

3H-1
LIFTGATES -
TAILGATES
SECTION INDEX
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CJ-7 Uftgate 3H-1
Cherokeo-Wagoneor Tailgates 3H-5
CJ-5 Tailgate 3H-4
CJ-7 and Scrambler Tailgate
Townside Truck Tailgate
Sport Truck Tailgate
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3H-4
3H-13
3H-13
CJ-7 LIFTGATES
Hinge System
Liftgate Adjustment
Liftgate Installation
Liftgate Removal
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3H-3
3H-3
3H-3
3H-3
SEALING SYSTEM
Rubber Sealer
The liftgate rubber sealer is made of molded latex
foam with a smooth rubber skin on the outside.
Plastic retainers are used to retain the rubber sealer
to the liftgate. Barbs on the retainers depress when
inserted in the holes and spread when fully inserted.
Maintenance of Rubber Sealers
Cold weather may cause the rubber sealer to harden
and lose resiliency. This may cause the liftgate to loosen
in its opening, resulting in noise. When servicing, use a
dampened cloth to clean rubber sealer. Clean dirt from
all points where rubber sealer contacts the molded top
and tailgate. Apply AMC Silicone Lubricant, or equiva
lent, to rubber sealer.
CAUTION: Do not use graphite, brakefluid, or wax on
rubber sealer.
Replacement
Replacement rubber sealers are coated with powder to
prevent stickiness in storage. Remove all powder with a
cloth dampened with 3M General Purpose Adhesive
Cleaner, or equivalent, before installation.
Lock System
Sealing System
Support System
Window System
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3H-2
3H-1
3H-3
3H-I
(1) Carefully remove rubber sealer from liftgate,
using needlenose pliers to remove plastic retainers from
liftgate panel holes.
(2) Remove dust, dirt and old sealer from rubber
sealer, liftgate and enclosure.
(3) Install lower corner of sealer to liftgate first.
(4) Press retainers, starting at lower edge of lift
gate, into liftgate panel holes.
(5) Apply a bead of 3M Auto Joint and Seam Sealer,
or equivalent, around perimeter of liftgate between rub
ber sealer and liftgate flange to prevent water from
passing seal and entering vehicle.
WINDOW SYSTEM
Replacement
(1) Unlock rubber weatherstrip (fig. 3H-1) using
wood wand or fiber stick.
(2) Use fiber stick to break seal between glass and
weatherstrip.
(3) Push glass and weatherstrip toward outside of
vehicle and remove glass.
(4) Remove weatherstrip from liftgate opening.
(5) Inspect weatherstrip and clean sealer from glass
cavity and flange cavity.
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