Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1744

23 - 16 LIFTGATE
LATCH STRIKER (Continued)
Fig. 7 LIFTGATE LATCH STRIKER
1 - LIFTGATE LATCH STRIKER
2 - LIFTGATE OPENING LOWER CENTER PANEL
LIFTGATE
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Remove screws attaching liftgate wire connec-
tor to rear header.
(3) Disconnect liftgate wire harness from body
wire harness.
(4) Remove liftgate upper frame molding.
(5) Disconnect rear window washer hose from
spray nozzle.
1 - EDGE OF LIFTGATE TROUGH
2 - LIFTGATE HALO
3 - LIFTGATE
4 - CHMSL COVER TRIM
(6) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
(7) Remove screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate.
(8) Remove bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header (Fig. 8).
(9) With assistance, remove liftgate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) With assistance, place liftgate in position on
vehicle.
(2) Install bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header. Tighten bolts to 33 N·m (24 ft. lbs.) torque
(Fig. 8) .
(3) Install screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate. Tighten bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Remove lifting device from under liftgate.
(5) Connect liftgate wire harness into body wire
harness.
(6) Install screws attaching wire connector to rear
header.
(7) Connect rear window washer hose onto spray
nozzle.
(8) Install liftgate upper frame molding.
(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.
Fig. 8 LIFTGATE
5 - LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL
6 - LIFTGATE PULL CUP
7 - REAR CONVENIENCE BEZEL
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