Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1463

23 - 54 BODY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(7) Install B-pillar lower trim panel.
FUEL FILL DOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Open the fuel filler door.
(2) Remove the screws attaching the door to the
quarter panel (Fig. 50).
(3) Remove the door from the panel.
Fig. 50 Fuel Filler Door
1 - FUEL FILLER DOOR
1 - EDGE OF LIFTGATE TROUGH
2 - LIFTGATE HALO
3 - LIFTGATE
4 - CHMSL COVER TRIM
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fuel filler door on the quarter
panel with the screw holes aligned (Fig. 50).
(2) Install the screws attaching the fuel filler door
to the quarter panel.
LIFTGATE
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Remove screws attaching liftgate wire connec-
tor to rear header.
(3) Disconnect liftgate wire harness from body
wire harness.
(4) Remove liftgate upper frame molding.
(5) Disconnect rear window washer hose from
spray nozzle.
(6) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
(7) Remove screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate.
(8) Remove bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header (Fig. 51).
(9) With assistance, remove liftgate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) With assistance, place liftgate in position on
vehicle.
(2) Install bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header. Tighten bolts to 33 N·m (24 ft. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 51).
Fig. 51 Liftgate
5 - LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL
6 - LIFTGATE PULL CUP
7 - REAR CONVENIENCE BEZEL
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