Liftgate Trim Panel - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

23 - 18 LIFTGATE
LIFTGATE SUPPORT ROD (Continued)
(3) Install bolt attaching end pivot to D-pillar.
Tighten bolts to 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install liftgate opening weatherstrip to D-pillar
flange next to prop assembly end pivot.
(5) Close liftgate. Check liftgate operation.

LIFTGATE TRIM PANEL

REMOVAL
(1) Open liftgate.
(2) Using a trim stick (C-4755), disengage clips
attaching CHMSL cover trim to liftgate (Fig. 1).
(3) Remove CHMSL cover trim from vehicle.
(4) Using a trim stick (C-4755), disengage clips
attaching liftgate halo trim panels both sides (Fig. 8).
(5) Remove halo trim panels trim from vehicle.
(6) Using a trim stick (C-4755), disengage clips
attaching liftgate trim panel (Fig. 8).
(7) Remove liftgate trim panel trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place liftgate trim panel in position on vehicle
(Fig. 8).
(2) Press tabs into position to attaching liftgate
trim panel to liftgate.
(3) Place liftgate halo trim panels in position on
vehicle, both sides (Fig. 8).
(4) Press tabs into position to attaching liftgate
halo trim panels to liftgate.
(5) Place CHMSL cover trim in position on vehicle
(Fig. 1).
(6) Press tabs into position to hold CHMSL cover
trim to liftgate.
(7) Close liftgate.
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