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Body - Interior & Exterior: DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate: Hinge: Installation: Installation

Fig 1: Liftgate Hinge Nuts And Fastener
GC0085176Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
NOTE:

A suitable body sealant should be used when removing or moving the hinges.

  1. If necessary, paint replacement hinge before installation.
  2. Carefully, pry down headliner and install the nuts (1) and bolt (2).
  3. Tighten fasteners to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Liftgate Hinge Bolts
    GC0099119Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Install the liftgate bolts (1) and tighten to 15 N.m (11 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Liftgate Harness
    GC0085177Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Connect liftgate harness (1) and washer hose.
  6. Adjust liftgate if necessary,
  7. Position the upper rear headliner back into place and seat the two push pin fasteners fully.