Support System Replacement; Hinge System Replacement; Liftgate Removal And Installation; Liftgate Alignment - Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual

LIFTGATES—TAILGATES 3H-3
(d) Install cylinder in replacement outside
handle.
(4) Position outside handle in liftgate and install
attaching nuts.
(5) Position remote control on liftgate and install
attaching screws using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02.
Remote Control Replacement
(1) Loosen screws attaching remote control cables
to latch. Disconnect cables from screws.
(2) Remove screws attaching remote control (fig.
3H-1) to liftgate using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02.
(3) Position remote control on liftgate and install
attaching screws using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02.
(4) Connect remote control cables to latch screws
and tighten screws.
Latch Replacement
(1) Loosen screw attaching remote control cable to
latch. Disconnect cable from screw.
(2) Remove screws attaching latch (fig. 3H-1) to
liftgate using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02. Remove latch.
(3) Position latch on liftgate and install attaching
screws using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02.
(4) Connect remote control cable to latch screw and
tighten screw.
Striker Adjustment
The strikers provide durable retention points for the
latches and prevent movement of the liftgate. Strikers
may be moved in or out to compensate for body and
enclosure variations. Use Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02 for
removal and adjustment.
SUPPORT SYSTE1
Replacement
(1) Open liftgate, support to prevent closing, and
remove lockpins from support attaching screws.
(2) Remove screws attaching supports and remove
supports.
(3) Install supports and attaching screws.
(4) Install lockpins on support attaching screws.
HINGE SYSTEM
Replacement
(1) Open liftgate, support to prevent closing, and
remove lockpins from liftgate support attaching screws.
(2) Remove screws attaching supports to liftgate
and fold supports downward.
WARNING: Never remove supports with liftgate
closed. The supports are under spring tension and may
cause damage or personal injury if removed with lift-
gate closed. After removal, do not attempt to dismantle
or repair the supports. •
(3) Using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02, remove screws
attaching hinge to liftgate.
(4) Using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02, remove screws
attaching hinge to enclosure. Remove hinge from
enclosure.
(5) Clean replacement hinge in a suitable solvent
and blow dry with compressed air.
(6) Color-coat hinge to match enclosure.
(7) Lubricate hinge with 3M 4-Way Spray lubri-
cant, or equivalent.
(8) Position hinge on enclosure and install attaching
screws, using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02.
(9) Position liftgate on hinge and install hinge-to-
liftgate attaching screws using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02.
(10) Position supports on liftgate and install attach-
ing screws.
(11) Install lockpins on support attaching screws.
LIFTGATE REMOVAL .
(1) Open liftgate, support to prevent closing, and
remove lockpins from liftgate support attaching screws.
(2) Remove screws attaching supports to liftgate
and fold supports downward.
WARNING: Never remove supports with liftgate
closed. The supports are under spring tension and may
cause damage or personal injury if removed with lift-
gate closed. After removal, do not attempt to dismantle
or repair the supports.
(3) Using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02, remove screws
attaching hinges to liftgate and remove liftgate.
LIFTGATE INSTALLATION
(1) Position liftgate on hinges and install hinge-to-
liftgate attaching screws using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02.
(2) Position supports on liftgate and install attach-
ing screws
(3) Install lockpins on support attaching screws.
LIFTGATE ALIGNMENT
(1) Open liftgate, support to prevent closing, and
remove lockpins fom liftgate support attaching screws
(fig. 3H-1).
(2) Remove screws attaching supports to liftgate
and fold supports downward.
WARNING: Never remove supports with liftgate
closed. The supports are under spring tension and may
cause damage or personal injury if removed with lift-
gate closed. After removal, do not attempt to dismantle
or repair the spports.
(3) Using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02, remove screws
attaching latches to liftgate.
NOTE: Do not disconnect remote control cables from
latches.
(4) Loosen screws, using Torx Bit Tool J-25359-02,
attaching hinges.