Decklid/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate; Decklid Hinge And Gas Support Cylinder - Chrysler Sebring 2004 Service Manual

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DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE

DECKLID
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
GAS PROP
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
HINGE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DECKLID LATCH
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
DECKLID
REMOVAL
(1) Release decklid latch and open decklid.
(2) Mark outline of hinge on decklid to aid in
installation (Fig. 1).
(3) Disconnect all wire connectors from decklid
latch and disconnect wire harness from decklid.
(4) Place suitable padding between decklid and
deck panel to protect paint finish.
(5) With aid of a helper, remove bolts attaching
decklid to decklid hinge.
(6) Remove decklid from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position decklid on vehicle.
(2) With aid of a helper, loosely install bolts
attaching decklid to decklid hinge.
(3) Align marks made on decklid previously to
decklid hinge.
(4) Tighten bolts attaching decklid to decklid hinge
to 22.5 N·m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Connect all wire connectors to decklid latch
and install wire harness to decklid.
DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTALLATION
DECKLID LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
INSTALLATION
DECKLID LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
INSTALLATION
EMERGENCY RELEASE CABLE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
INSTALLATION
Fig. 1 Decklid Hinge And Gas Support Cylinder
1 - TRUNK LID
2 - TRUNK HINGE
3 - QUARTER PANEL TROUGH
4 - GAS SUPPORT CYLINDER
(6) Verify fit of decklid to deck panel. Adjust as
necessary.
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