2014 Jeep Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 23 - Body

PROP, Gas, Backlite

REMOVAL

WARNING:

Do not remove the liftgate support cylinders with the liftgate closed. The support cylinder pistons are operated by high pressure gas and could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage if they are removed with the pistons compressed (liftgate closed). Once removed, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the support cylinders.

  1. Open the backlite and support.

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  2. Using a small flat bladed tool (3), or equivalent, release the retaining clips (2) while pulling the ball socket (1) away from the ball stud (4).

    NOTE:

    Lift the clips (1) only enough to release the ball studs (3).


    3.  
  3. Remove the support cylinder from the upper and lower ball studs.


    4.  
  4. Remove the support cylinders (2) from the backlite (1).

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INSTALLATION

WARNING:

Do not remove the liftgate support cylinders with the backlite closed. The support cylinder pistons are operated by high pressure gas and could cause personal injury and/or vehicle damage if they are removed with the pistons compressed (backlite closed). Once removed, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the support cylinders.

  1. Make sure the retaining clips (1) are seated into the ball socket (2) fully.

    2.  
  2. Install the support cylinder (2) over the ball studs (3) with the thin end connected to the body and the retaining clips snapping into place.

    3.