Chrysler PT Cruiser 2001 Service Manual Supplement page 1466

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
Fig. 55 Liftgate Latch Striker
1 - LIFTGATE LATCH STRIKER
2 - LIFTGATE OPENING LOWER CENTER PANEL
LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
NOTE: Do not remove E-clip.
(1) Remove outside liftgate handle.
(2) Remove lock cylinder clip from handle (Fig. 56).
(3) Remove lock cylinder and arm from handle.
Fig. 56 Lock Cylinder Removal
1 - LIFTGATE HANDLE
2 - LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER
INSTALLATION
(1) Install lock cylinder clip into liftgate (Fig. 56).
(2) Push lock cylinder into handle until clip
engages groove in lock cylinder with an audible click.
(3) Install outside liftgate handle.
(4) Verify lock cylinder operation.
LIFTGATE WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Open liftgate.
(2) Remove weatherstrip, pull outward on the
weatherstrip. (Fig. 57)
(3) Remove outer belt weatherstrip from vehicle.
Fig. 57 Door Outer Belt Weatherstrip
1 - LIFTGATE OPENING
2 - LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
INSTALLATION
(1) Starting at bottom center, press weatherstrip
into position (Fig. 57).
(2) Open and close liftgate and check for interfer-
ence.
LIFTGATE CHMSL ACCESS PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (C-4755), disengage clips
holding CHMSL cover trim to liftgate (Fig. 58).
(2) Remove CHMSL cover trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place CHMSL cover trim in position on vehicle
(Fig. 58).
(2) Press tabs into position to hold CHMSL cover
trim to liftgate.
LIFTGATE CONTROL ASSEMBLY INNER PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim panel.
(2) Disconnect linkage (Fig. 59).
(3) Remove fasteners attaching control assembly
inner panel.
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