Latch, Liftgate: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the lower trim panel from the inside of the liftgate (2). Refer to PANEL, TRIM, REMOVAL .
- Remove the three screws (5) that secure the power liftgate latch (1) to the lower shut face of the liftgate.
- Disconnect the connector (4) of the liftgate wire harness (3) from the pigtail wire connector of the latch.
- Remove the latch from the inside of the liftgate.