Chrysler DODGE D150 1993 Service Manual page 1401

23 - 18 BODY COMPONENTS
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(2) Remove the latch striker from the inner quar­
ter panel (Fig. 45)
(3) Install the latch striker in the inner quarter
panel. Tighten striker to 23 N»m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Close the hatchgate.
HATCHGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Separate the weatherstrip seal at the lower cen-
terline of the rear cross sill. Remove the connector.
(2) Pull the seal away from the flange around the
perimeter
of the hatchgate opening.
(3) Clean the flange as necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the left end of the seal at the lower
centerline rear cross sill. Install it in a clockwise di­
rection.
(2) Seat the installed part of the seal with a roller.
Move the roller from the left-bottom end of the seal
to the top-left half of the seal.
(3) Move around the edge of the flange and seat
the seal.
(4) Center and butt the seal ends together at th
centerline.
(5) Seat the remaining part of the seal with a
roller. Move the roller from the top-left half of the
seal to the right-bottom end of the seal.
(6) Install the connector in the butted seal ends.
TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Use a trim panel removal tool to detach the
panel from the hatchgate (Fig. 47).
(2) Remove the trim panel from the hatchgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the trim panel on the hatchgate.
(2) Align the trim panel retainers with the holes
in the hatchgate inner panel. Force the trim panel
inward to seat the retainers in the holes.
LATCH, LOCK TUBES AND LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Open and support the hatchgate.
(2) Use a trim panel removal tool to detach the re­
tainers from the inner panel. Remove the trim panel
from the hatchgate.
(3) Remove the screws and the latch cover (Fig. 48).
(4) Remove the screws at each side of the hatch-
gate. Disengage both lock tubes from the latch.
(5) Remove both lock tubes from the hatchgate.
(6) Disconnect the hatchgate ajar switch and
ground wire from the latch (Fig. 49).
(7) Remove the screws and the latch from the
hatchgate inner panel.
(8) Remove the retainer and the lock cylinder from
the hatchgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the lock cylinder in the hatchgate
opening. Install the retainer.
(2) Position the latch in the inner panel opening.
Mate it with the lock cylinder. Install the screws in
the inner panel. Tighten the screws to 4 N # m (35 in.
lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect the hatchgate ajar switch and ground
wire to the latch (Fig. 49).
(4) Insert both lock tubes in the hatchgate. Engage
them with the latch.
(5) Install the lock tube screws at each side of the
hatchgate. Tighten the screws to 4 N*m (35 in. lbs.)
torque.
(6) Position the latch cover on the hatchgate inner
panel. Install the screws. Tighten the screws to 1
N*m (12 in. lbs.) torque.
(7) Position the trim panel on the hatchgate inner
panel. Align the retainers with the inner panel holes.
Force the trim panel inward to engage the retainers
with the holes.
(8) Remove the support and close the hatchgate.
(9) Test the latch, lock tubes and lock for correct
operation.
TRIM PANEL RB514
Fig. 47 Hatchgate Trim Panel Removal/Installation
SPORT BAR
REMOWAL
(1) Remove the bolts t h a t attach the sport bar base
flanges to the cargo box floor panel and wheelhouses.
(2) Lift the sport bar upward. Remove it from the
vehicle.
(3) Remove and retain the four base flange gaskets.
(4) If necessary, disassemble the sport bar tubes
and struts.