Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual - page 429
(4) Remove the three screws securing the liftgate
latch to the liftgate (Fig. 7).
(5) Disconnect the liftgate handle latch actuator
rod from the latch.
(6) Unplug the liftgate ajar switch wire connector
from the latch.
(7) Remove the latch from the liftgate.
(8) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
Tighten the latch mounting screws to 7 N·m (62 in
lbs.).
LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER SWITCH
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the screws securing the liftgate lower
trim panel to the liftgate (Fig. 8).
(3) Using a wide flat-bladed tool such as a trim
stick, pry the trim panel away from the liftgate
around the perimeter and remove the trim panel.
NOTE: To aid in the removal of the trim panel, start
at the bottom of the panel.
(4) Pry the liftgate lock cylinder switch off of the
back of the lock cylinder (Fig. 9).
(5) Unplug the lock cylinder switch wire harness
connector and remove the switch from inside the lift-
gate.
(6) Reverse the removal procedures to install.
LIFTGLASS AJAR SWITCH
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the screws securing the liftgate lower
trim panel to the liftgate (Fig. 10).
(3) Using a wide flat-bladed tool such as a trim
stick, pry the trim panel away from the liftgate
around the perimeter and remove the trim panel.
NOTE: To aid in the removal of the trim panel, start
at the bottom of the panel.
Fig. 7 Liftgate Latch/Lock Components
Fig. 8 Liftgate Trim Panel Remove/Install
Fig. 9 Liftgate Lock Cylinder Switch Remove/Install
Fig. 10 Liftgate Trim Panel Remove/Install
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