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Section 540 (Body - Interior & Exterior): Liftgate: Handle: Installation

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Fig 1: Liftgate Handle
GC0027943Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Position the latch handle (2) onto the outside of the liftgate.
  2. Working through the clearance hole in the inside of the liftgate panel, install and tighten the two nuts (1) that secure the handle to the liftgate. Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (7 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: ACTUATOR ROD
    GC0027942Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  3. Connect actuator rod (2).
  4. Connect the electrical connector of the latch handle on the inside of the liftgate.
  5. Reinstall the lower trim panel onto the inside of the liftgate. (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL/LOWER - INSTALLATION) .
  6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
  7. Close the liftgate.