Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 890
(3) Open the tailgate and liftgate.
(4) Remove support rod cylinders.
(5) Remove the bolts attaching the liftgate hinge to
the hardtop (Fig. 77).
(6) Separate the liftgate glass from the hard top.
INSTALLATION
Transfer all related components
(1) If removed, install support rod ball studs.
Tighten the nut to 12 N·m ( 112 in. lbs.) torque.
(2) Position the liftgate glass at the hard top.
(3) Install the bolts attaching the liftgate hinge to
the hardtop. Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (95 in. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Position the support rod cylinders on the ball
studs and install the clips.
LIFTGATE GLASS HINGE
REMOVAL
(1) Open tailgate.
(2) Open and support liftgate glass.
(3) Remove wiper motor cover (right hinge only).
(4) Remove the nut attaching the liftgate hinge to
the liftgate glass.
(5) Mark the position of the hinge in the top and
remove the bolts attaching the hinge to the top (Fig.
78).
INSTALLATION
(1) Align and position the hinge on the top and
install the bolts.
(2) Install the nut attaching the liftgate hinge to
the liftgate glass. Tighten the nut to 6 N·m ( 53 in.
lbs.) torque.
(3) If removed, install wiper motor cover.
LIFTGATE GLASS WEATHERSTRIP
The liftgate glass weatherstrip is attached to the
liftgate glass and is not serviceable. If the liftgate
glass weatherstrip needs to be replaced, replace the
liftgate glass.
SPARE TIRE CARRIER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the spare tire from the wheel bracket
(Fig. 79).
(2) Remove the bolts that attach the tire bracket
to the tailgate (Fig. 80).
(3) Disconnect CHMSL.
(4) Remove the bracket and the gaskets from the
tailgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the gaskets and the tire bracket on the
tailgate and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 24
N·m (17 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Connect CHMSL connector.
(3) Install the spare tire on the tire bracket.
Fig. 76 Rear Defroster Connectors
Fig. 77 Liftgate Glass
Fig. 78 Liftgate Hinge
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BODY
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)