Jeep Wrangler 1997 Manual - page 894
(2) Slide the weatherstrip into the weatherstrip
channel.
(3) Clean the weatherstrip contact surface on the
tailgate with isopropyl alcohol, or equivalent.
(4) Remove paper backing from upper ends of
weatherstrip.
(5) Position the weatherstrip to the tailgate and
press it into place.
(6) Install the push-in fasteners attaching the
weatherstrip to the tailgate.
(7) Use hand pressure or a roller to wet out the
tape adhesive holding the weatherstrip to the tail-
gate.
ADJUSTMENTS
HOOD ADJUSTMENT
The hood hinge screw holes are oversized to facili-
tate hood adjustment movement.
(1) Loosen the screws.
(2) Move the hood in the direction(s) required for
correct alignment.
(3) Tighten the screws.
DOOR ADJUSTMENT
The doors are adjusted at the hinge attaching loca-
tions on either the body or the door. Enlarged holes
are located in the body (lower hinge only) for fore, aft
and tilt adjustments. Enlarged holes are also located
in the door (upper and lower hinges) for up, down,
fore, aft and tilt adjustments.
Prior to door adjustment or alignment, the door
latch must be removed to allow the door to close
freely and be properly aligned.
The door latch striker should be adjusted in or out
to allow the door latch to be fully engaged. The door
should be flush with the adjacent body panels.
TAILGATE ADJUSTMENT
(1) Loosen the tailgate hinge-to-body screws.
(2) Align the tailgate in the body opening and
tighten the hinge screws.
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BODY
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)