Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 1387
(3) Butt seal ends together and smooth out any
remaining length. Weathersrtip break should be 120
mm left of latch opening.
(4) If necessary, cut surplus from weatherstrip
(non-plug end only).
LIFTGATE FLIP-UP GLASS LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Raise liftgate.
(2) Remove liftgate lower trim panel.
(3) Remove latch nuts (Fig. 73).
(4) Disconnect switch connectors.
(5) Remove latch from liftgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch on vehicle, 2.5 mm forward of
seal.
(2) Connect switch connectors.
(3) Install latch nuts. Tighten to 11 N·m (100 in.
lbs.).
(4) Close flip-up glass panel and verify proper
operation.
(5) Install liftgate lower trim panel.
LIFTGATE FLIP-UP GLASS LATCH HANDLE/
STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Raise flip-up glass.
(2) Using a wax pencil or equivalent, make align-
ment marks on the inside and outside of the glass
panel.
(3) Remove handle/striker.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position handle/striker on glass panel and align
reference marks.
(2) Install handle/striker. Tighten screws to 6 N·m
(60 in. lbs.).
LICENSE PLATE LAMP HOUSING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim panel
(2) Remove lamp housing retaining screws from
liftgate (Fig. 74).
(3) Disconnect bulb socket from lamp housing.
(4) Disconnect Flip-Up glass switch connector, if
equipped.
(5) Remove housing from liftgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position lamp housing at liftgate.
(2) Connect bulb socket to lamp housing.
(3) Connect Flip-Up glass switch connector, if
equipped.
(4) Install lamp housing retaining screws in lift-
gate. Tighten screws securely.
(5) Install liftgate trim panel.
Fig. 72 Liftgate Seal
Fig. 73 Flip-Up Glass Latch
Fig. 74 License Plate Lamp Housing
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)