Liftgate. Liftgate outside handle
REMOVAL (1) Remove liftgate upper trim.
(2) Remove D-pillar trim.
(3) Disconnect liftgate wire harness from body
wire harness.
(4) Disconnect rear window washer hose from
spray nozzle.
(5) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
(6) Remove screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate.
(7) Using a wax crayon or equivalent, mark the
position of the hinges on the roof panel.
(8) Carefully pull headliner down and remove bolts
attaching liftgate hinge to roof panel (Fig. 71).
(9) With assistance, remove liftgate from vehicle.
Fig. 71 Liftgate Hinge 1 - LIFTGATE INSTALLATION (1) With assistance, position liftgate on vehicle.
(2) Align hinge to marks on roof.
(3) Install bolts attaching hinge to roof panel.
(4) Install screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate.
(5) Remove support from liftgate.
(6) Connect rear window washer hose to spray nozzle.
(7) Connect liftgate wire harness from body wire
harness.
(8) Install D-pillar trim.
(9) Install liftgate upper trim. REMOVAL (1) Remove liftgate trim panels.
(2) Disconnect liftgate lamp harness connector. (3) Lift liftgate watershield to expose liftgate handle.
(4) Disconnect vehicle security harness connector,
if equipped.
(5) Disconnect latch rod and actuator rod.
(6) Remove nuts attaching outside handle to liftgate
(Fig. 72).
(7) Separate outside handle from liftgate.
Fig. 72 Liftgate Handle 1 - HANDLE 2 - LATCH ACTUATOR 3 - HANDLE TO LATCH ROD 4 - LIFTGATE 5 - HANDLE TO LATCH ACTUATOR ROD INSTALLATION (1) Position outside handle on liftgate.
(2) Install nuts attaching outside handle to liftgate.
(3) Connect latch rod and actuator rod.
(4) Connect vehicle security harness connector, if
equipped.
(5) Install liftgate watershield.
(6) Connect liftgate lamp harness connector.
(7) Install liftgate trim panels.Liftgate
Liftgate outside handle
Dodge Durango (DN) 1998-2003 Service Manual
- Lubrication and Maintenance
- Suspension
- Differential and Driveline
- Brakes
- Cooling System
- Battery
- Starting Systems
- Charging System
- Ignition System
- Instrument Panel Systems
- Audio Systems
- Horn Systems
- Speed Control System
- Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Systems
- Wiper and Washer Systems
- Lamps
- Passive Restraint Systems
- Electrically Heated Systems
- Power Distribution System
- Power Lock Systems
- Vehicle Theft/Security Systems
- Power Seat System
- Power Window Systems
- Power Mirror Systems
- Chime/Buzzer Warning Systems
- Overhead Console Systems
- Engine
- Exhaust System
- Frame and Bumpers
- Fuel System
- Steering
- Transmission and Transfer Case
- Tires and Wheels
- Body
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Emission Control Systems
- Introduction