2007 Liberty KJ Factory Service Manual 23 - BODY

LATCH

REMOVAL






1. Remove the three bolts (6) from the top of the grille opening reinforcement (1).



2. Carefully pull the grille opening reinforcement forward and remove the two latch nuts (5) and separate the latch.



3. Disconnect the release cable (1) and remove the latch (3).

INSTALLATION




1. Route latch cable (1) through the hole in the support bracket (2).
2. Connect the release cable and install the latch (3) onto the support bracket.



3. Install the two nuts (5) and tighten to 14 N·m (10.5 ft. lbs.).





4. Position the grille opening reinforcement (1) back and install the three upper bolts (6) .
5. Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (85 in. lbs.).