Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual page 2022

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DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE
EXTERIOR HANDLE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
HINGE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
LATCH
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
LIFTGATE
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
LIFTGATE SPOILER
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
EXTERIOR HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the exterior handle electrical con-
nectors.
(3) Remove the two outer screws and the two inner
screws.
(4) Remove the exterior handle/license plate light
assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Route the exterior handle electrical connector
through the door and position handle.
(2) Install the two out screws and tighten to 20
N·m (15 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the two inner bolts and tighten to 40
N·m (30 ft. lbs.).
(4) Connect the electrical connector.
(5) Install the trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM
PANEL - INSTALLATION)
DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INSTALLATION
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
INSTALLATION
SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
INSTALLATION
TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
INSTALLATION
SLAM BUMPER
REMOVAL
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - LIFTGATE SIDE
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - LIFTGATE SIDE
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) Disconnect VTSS switch from the body har-
ness.
(6) Remove bolts attaching hinge to liftgate (Fig.
1).
(7) Remove hinge from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) If necessary, paint replacement hinge before
installation.
(2) Place hinge in position on vehicle.
(3) Align hinge to marks on liftgate.
(4) Install bolts attaching hinge to liftgate (Fig. 1)
. Tighten bolts to 33 N·m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
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