Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1464

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Install screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate. Tighten bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Remove lifting device from under liftgate.
(5) Connect liftgate wire harness into body wire
harness.
(6) Install screws attaching wire connector to rear
header.
(7) Connect rear window washer hose onto spray
nozzle.
(8) Install liftgate upper frame molding.
(9) Verify liftgate alignment. The liftgate should
have a gap to adjacent panels and fit flush across the
gaps. The gap is;
• 7 mm (0.280 in.) to the fascia,
• 6 mm (0.240 in.) to the roof,
• 4 mm (0.160 in.) to the aperture.
LIFTGATE HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device in
the full open position.
(3) Apply several layers of duct tape on the outside
of to roof across the gap to the lift gate to hold the
liftgate in position.
(4) Remove bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header.
(5) Remove bolts attaching hinge to liftgate (Fig.
52).
(6) Remove hinge from vehicle.
Fig. 52 Liftgate Hinge
1 - Liftgate
2 - Liftgate Hinge
3 - Liftgate Opening
INSTALLATION
(1) If necessary, paint replacement hinge before
installation.
(2) Place hinge in position on vehicle (Fig. 52).
(3) Align hinge to marks on liftgate.
(4) Install bolts attaching hinge to liftgate. Tighten
bolts to 33 N·m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Align hinge to marks on roof header.
(6) Install bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header. Tighten outer two bolts to 33 N·m (24 ft. lbs.)
torque. The sheet medal screw at center 12 N·m (105
in. lbs.)
(7) Remove duct tape from roof and liftgate.
(8) Verify liftgate alignment. Refer to Liftgate
Remove and Installation for proper gap measure-
ments.
LIFTGATE PROP ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device in
the full open position.
(3) Pull liftgate opening weatherstrip from D-pillar
flange next to prop assembly end pivot.
(4) Remove bolt attaching end pivot to D-pillar
(Fig. 53).
(5) Remove bolt attaching prop assembly to lift-
gate.
(6) Remove prop assembly from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
Ensure that the cylinder end is attached to the
D-pillar and the shaft end is attached to the liftgate
(Fig. 53).
(1) Place prop assembly position.
(2) Install bolt attaching prop assembly to liftgate.
(3) Install bolt attaching end pivot to D-pillar.
Tighten bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install liftgate opening weatherstrip to D-pillar
flange next to prop assembly end pivot.
(5) Close liftgate. Check liftgate operation.
LIFTGATE LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim panel.
(2) Disengage outside handle link from clip on
latch.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from liftgate ajar
switch (Fig. 54).
(4) Remove screws attaching latch to liftgate.
(5) Remove latch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place latch in position on vehicle.
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