Dodge Caliber. Manual — part 1346

2. Carefully, pry down headliner and install fastener,

washers and nuts.

3. Tighten nuts 20 N·m (15 ft. lbs).

4. Install gas props.

5. Connect liftgate harness (1).

PM

LIFTGATE

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LATCH

REMOVAL

1. Remove three fasteners (1).

2. Disconnect wire connectors.

3. Disconnect cable from outer handle hole.

4. Disconnect cable from latch.

INSTALLATION

1. Connect wire connectors.

2. Install latch assembly into liftgate pocket.

3. Install three fasteners (1).

4. Tighten fasteners to 8 N·m (6 ft. lbs.).

5. Install cable fastener to liftgate inner while working

the cable upward.

6. Guide cable upward through opening and tuck into

the outer handle hole.

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LIFTGATE

PM

LIFTGATE

REMOVAL

1. Open liftgate.

2. Disconnect washer hose.

3. Disconnect liftgate harness (1).

4. Disconnect cable from handle.

5. With the help from an assistant, support liftgate

and disconnect Prop rods. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/PROP
ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL)

6. Remove fasteners (2) attaching liftgate (1) to lift-

gate hinge (3).

PM

LIFTGATE

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INSTALLATION

1. With the help of an assistant, place liftgate (1) onto

liftgate hinges (3).

2. Torque nuts (2) to 15 N ·m (11 ft. lbs).

3. Install prop rods. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DECKLID/

HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/PROP ASSEMBLY -
INSTALLATION)

4. Install liftgate harness (1).

5. Install washer hose.

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LIFTGATE

PM