Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1789
INSTALLATION
(1) If necessary, install lock cylinder.
(2) Position outside handle on liftgate.
(3) Install nut attaching outside handle to liftgate.
(4) Connect liftgate outside handle to latch rod.
(5) Connect liftgate actuator linkages.
(6) Install liftgate trim panel.
LIFTGATE LOCK CYLINDER
For service procedures, refer to the Liftgate Out-
side Handle Removal/Installation procedures.
LIFTGATE LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Raise liftgate.
(2) Remove liftgate trim panel.
(3) Remove screws attaching latch to liftgate (Fig.
92).
(4) Disconnect rod from latch.
(5) Disconnect power lock connector from handle, if
equipped.
(6) Remove latch from liftgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch in liftgate.
(2) Connect power lock connector to handle, if
equipped.
(3) Connect latch rod.
(4) Install
screws
attaching
latch
to
liftgate.
Tighten screws to 13 N·m (9 ft. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install liftgate trim panel.
LIFTGATE LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) From underside of vehicle, remove nuts attach-
ing striker to floor pan (Fig. 93).
(2) Separate striker from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position striker on vehicle.
(2) Install nuts. Tighten nuts to 54 N·m (40 ft.
lbs.) torque.
Fig. 90 Liftgate Outside Handle
1 – POWER ACTUATOR
2 – LIFTGATE LOCK
3 – OUTSIDE HANDLE
4 – OUTSIDE HANDLE TO LATCH ROD
5 – LIFTGATE LATCH
6 – ACTUATOR TO LIFTGATE LOCK ROD
Fig. 91 Liftgate Lock Cylinder
1 – CLIP
2 – OUTSIDE HANDLE
3 – LOCK CYLINDER
Fig. 92 Liftgate Latch
1 – POWER ACTUATOR
2 – LIFTGATE LOCK
3 – OUTSIDE HANDLE
4 – OUTSIDE HANDLE TO LATCH ROD
5 – LIFTGATE LATCH
6 – ACTUATOR TO LIFTGATE LOCK ROD
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)