Dodge 2000 DURANGO - Liftgate Latch; Liftgate Latch Striker; Liftgate Opening Weatherstrip

INSTALLATION
(1) Position lock cylinder in outside handle (Fig.
73).
(2) Install clip retaining lock cylinder in handle.
(3) Install actuator link and retaining clip.
(4) Install liftgate handle.
(5) Install liftgate trim panels.
LIFTGATE LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim panels.
(2) Disconnect liftgate lamp harness connector.
(3) Peel back liftgate latch watershield.
(4) Disconnect liftgate to outside handle latch rod.
(5) Remove screws attaching latch to liftgate (Fig.
74).
(6) Separate latch from liftgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position latch in liftgate.
(2) Install screws attaching latch to liftgate (Fig.
74). Tighten screws to 27.8 N·m (20.5 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Connect liftgate to outside handle latch rod.
(4) Install liftgate latch watershield.
(5) Connect liftgate lamp harness connector.
(6) Install liftgate trim panels.
LIFTGATE LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate trim scuff pad.
(2) Remove screws attaching liftgate striker to
floor pan (Fig. 75).
(3) Separate striker from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position striker on vehicle.
(2) Install screws attaching liftgate striker to floor
pan (Fig. 75). Torque screws to 27.8 N·m (20.5 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(3) Install liftgate trim scuff pad.
LIFTGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove liftgate opening upper trim.
(2) Remove liftgate opening scuff plate.
Fig. 73 Liftgate Lock Cylinder
1 – OUTSIDE HANDLE
2 – LOCK CYLINDER
3 – ACTUATOR LEVER
4 – C-CLIP
5 – RETAINING CLIP
Fig. 74 Liftgate Latch
1 – LIFTGATE TO OUTSIDE HANDLE ROD
2–LATCH
3 – LIFTGATE
Fig. 75 Liftgate Latch Striker
1 – STRIKER
2 – FLOOR PAN
23 - 50 BODY DN
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)