Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1465

23 - 56 BODY
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
1 - LIFTGATE GAS PROP ROD
2 - LIFTGATE ASSEMBLY
3 - LIFTGATE SIDE DRAIN TROUGH
4 - DRAIN TROUGH OUTER STABLE BUMPER
Fig. 54 Liftgate Latch
1 - WATER SHIELD LIFTGATE INNER PANEL
2 - CONTROL ASSEMBLY TO LIFTGATE LATCH LINK
3 - LIFTGATE LATCH
4 - WIRING CONNECTOR
Fig. 53 Liftgate Prop Assembly
(2) Install screws attaching latch to liftgate.
Tighten to 16 N·m (12 ft. lbs.) torque (Fig. 54).
(3) Pull downward on outside handle link and
engage link to clip on latch.
(4) Connect wire connector to liftgate ajar switch.
(5) Verify liftgate fit and operation. Adjust as nec-
essary.
(6) Install liftgate trim panel.
LIFTGATE LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Open liftgate.
(2) Mark outline of striker on sill to aid installa-
tion.
(3) Remove screws attaching striker to sill (Fig.
55).
(4) Remove striker from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place striker in position on vehicle (Fig. 55).
(2) Align striker to outline mark on sill.
(3) Install screws attaching striker to sill. Tighten
screws to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Verify liftgate alignment and operation.
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