Dodge Caliber. Manual — part 1347
STRIKER
REMOVAL
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the liftgate sill scuff plate (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SCUFF PLATE-LIFTGATE SILL -
REMOVAL).
NOTE: Place a reference mark along the outer
edge of the striker to ensure it is reinstalled to its
original position.
3. Mark the position of the striker (1) on the liftgate
opening lower panel to aid installation.
4. Remove the two screws (4) that secure the striker
to the lower panel and remove the striker.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the liftgate striker (1) onto the liftgate
opening lower panel and align the striker to the
previously marked location.
2. Install the two bolts (4) that secure the striker to
the lower panel. Tighten the bolts to 23 N·m (17 ft.
lbs.).
3. Verify liftgate alignment and latch operation. The
liftgate should fit flush and have even gaps to adja-
cent body panels. Gap specifications are as fol-
lows:
•
7 mm (0.280 in.) to the fascia.
•
6 mm (0.240 in.) to the roof header.
•
4 mm (0.160 in.) to the body side.
4. Install the liftgate sill scuff plate (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SCUFF PLATE-LIFTGATE SILL -
INSTALLATION).
PM
LIFTGATE
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LIFTGATE- SPOILER
REMOVAL
1. Open liftgate.
2. Remove liftgate upper molding. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE UPPER MOLDING -
REMOVAL)
3. Remove 5 body plugs.
4. Remove nuts (3) on spoiler studs.
5. If equipped, remove satellite wire (2) connector (1).
6. Remove spoiler (5) from vehicle (4).
INSTALLATION
1. If equipped, connect satellite wire (2) connector (1).
2. Replace seal if necessary.
3. Place spoiler (5) onto vehicle (4).
4. Install spoiler nuts onto spoiler studs.
5. Install spoiler plugs.
6. Install liftgate upper molding. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/LIFTGATE
UPPER
MOLDING
-
INSTALLATION)
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LIFTGATE
PM
LIGHT BAR
REMOVAL
1. Remove liftgate upper molding. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE UPPER MOLDING -
REMOVAL)
2. Remove liftgate upper side molding. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LGATE UPPER SIDE MOLDING
- REMOVAL)
3. Remove liftgate lower molding. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE
OPENING
UPPER
TRIM - REMOVAL)
4. Remove nuts from light bar studs.
5. Disconnect wire connector.
6. Disconnect cable from handle.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect wire connector (2).
2. Connect cable to light bar handle.
3. Align light bar studs through liftgate holes.
4. Install nuts to light bar studs.
5. Install liftgate lower trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LIFTGATE
OPENING
UPPER
TRIM - INSTALLATION)
6. Install liftgate side moldings. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/LGATE
UPPER
SIDE
MOLDING
-
INSTALLATION)
7. Install liftgate upper molding. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/LIFTGATE
UPPER
MOLDING
-
INSTALLATION)
PM
LIFTGATE
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PROP ROD ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
1. Open the liftgate and support.
2. Using a small flat bladed tool, or equivalent,
release the retaining clips while pulling the ball
socket away from the ball stud.
NOTE: Lift the clips only enough to release the
ball studs.
3. Remove the support cylinder.
INSTALLATION
1. Make sure the retaining clips are seated into the
ball socket (2) fully.
2. Install the support cylinder over the ball studs with
the thin end connected to the liftgate and the
retaining clips snapping into place.
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LIFTGATE
PM
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