Chrysler 1998 Voyager Service Manual page 1777

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(9) Verify liftgate alignment. The liftgate should
have a gap to adjacent panels and fit flush across the
gaps. The gap is;
• 7 mm (0.280 in.) to the fascia,
• 6 mm (0.240 in.) to the roof,
• 4 mm (0.160 in.) to the aperture.
LIFTGATE CHMSL ACCESS PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (C-4755), disengage clips
holding CHMSL access panel to liftgate trim panel.
(2) Remove access panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place access panel in position on vehicle.
(2) Engage clips to hold CHMSL access panel to
liftgate trim panel.
LIFTGATE HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
(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 holding liftgate hinge to roof
header.
(5) Remove bolts holding hinge to liftgate (Fig. 56).
(6) Remove hinge from vehicle.
Fig. 56 Liftgate Hinge
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 to hold hinge to liftgate (Fig. 56).
(5) Align hinge to marks on roof header.
(6) Install bolts to hold liftgate hinge to roof
header.
(7) Remove duct tape from roof and liftgate.
(8) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
(9) Verify liftgate alignment. Refer to Liftgate
Remove and Installation for proper gap measure-
ments.
LIFTGATE LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim panel.
(2) Disengage outside handle link from clip on
latch.
(3) Disconnect wire connector from liftgate ajar
switch (Fig. 57).
(4) Remove screws holding latch to liftgate.
(5) Remove latch from vehicle.
Fig. 57 Liftgate Latch
INSTALLATION
(1) Place latch in position on vehicle.
(2) Install screws to hold latch to liftgate.
(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.
58).
(4) Remove striker from vehicle.
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