Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 892
TAILGATE HINGE
Hinges may be serviced individually. If both are to
be serviced, remove/install hinges one at a time.
REMOVAL
(1) Using a wax pencil, mark the position of the
hinge on the body.
(2) Remove the screws attaching the hinge to the
body and tailgate (Fig. 83).
(3) Separate the hinge from the tailgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Prepare and paint the replacement hinge to
match the body paint color.
(2) Lubricate the hinge with spray lubricant.
(3) Align and position the hinge on the body and
tailgate.
(4) Install the screws. Tighten the screws to 23
N·m (200 in. lbs.) torque
TAILGATE OUTSIDE HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the latch from the tailgate.
(2) Remove the screws attaching the outside han-
dle to the tailgate (Fig. 84).
(3) Separate the outside handle and seal from the
tailgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the seal and outside release handle on
the tailgate. and install screws.
(2) Install the screws attaching the outside handle
to the tailgate.
(3) Install the latch.
TAILGATE LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Open the tailgate.
(2) Remove the latch cover.
(3) Remove the lock cylinder retainer clip.
Remove the lock cylinder from the tailgate open-
ing.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the lock cylinder in the tailgate open-
ing.
(2) Connect the lock cylinder to latch rod.
(3) Install the lock cylinder retainer clip.
(4) Install the latch cover.
TAILGATE LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open the tailgate and remove the latch trim
cover (Fig. 85).
(2) Disconnect the outside handle to latch rod.
(3) Disconnect the lock cylinder to latch rod.
(4) Remove the screw attaching latch to tailgate.
(5) Separate the latch from the tailgate.
Fig. 83 Tailgate Hinge
Fig. 84 Tailgate Outside Handle
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BODY
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)