Trunk / Liftgate Latch Replacement for PT Cruiser (2008)
Trunk / Liftgate Latch: Service and Repair
Decklid Latch
Removal
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Open the decklid (5).
3. Remove the decklid trim panel See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Decklid - Convertible/Decklid Trim Panel - Removal
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4. Disengage the retainer clip that secures the lock cylinder link (1) to the latch (6) and disconnect the link.
5. Remove the two bolts (7) that secure the latch to the decklid and remove the latch.
Installation
INSTALLATION
1. Position the decklid latch (6) into the decklid (5) and install the two retaining bolts (7). Tighten the bolts securely.
2. Connect the lock cylinder link (1) to the latch and install the retainer clip. Make sure the retainer clip is fully engaged.
3. Connect the decklid latch wire harness to the body wire harness.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Verify decklid lock cylinder and latch operation.
6. Install the decklid trim panel See: Interior Moulding / Trim/Trim Panel/Service and Repair/Decklid - Convertible/Decklid Trim Panel - Installation
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