Grand Cherokee 2WD Limited V8-4.7L (2002)
3.
Removal and installation of the actuator involves (Fig. 1):
a.
Remove the electrical connector from the actuator.
b.
Remove the screw used to secure the manual lock/unlock lever to the actuator. Move the manual lever to the side.
c.
Remove the screw used to secure the actuator to the latch control bracket.
d.
Slide the old actuator from the latch control bracket.
e.
Installation is the reversal of this process. Tighten the actuator attaching screws to 1.4 Nm (12.4 in. lbs.). Tighten the manual lock/unlock
lever screw to 1.1 Nm (9.7 in. lbs.).
4.
Cycle the manual lock/unlock lever to verify that it operates correctly.
5.
Install the interior liftgate trim panel.
LATCH ROD ADJUSTMENT:
1.
With the liftgate closed, slowly open (pull on) the outside liftgate handle.
2.
Determine if excessive handle travel is required to unlatch the liftgate. If so, adjustment to the latch rod may be required.
3.
Open the liftgate. Do not close the liftgate during the adjustment process.
4.
Remove the interior liftgate trim panel.
5.
Open the plastic latch rod retention clip on the outside handle. Disconnect the latch rod from the outside handle.
6.
Verify that the latch control assembly is in its fully returned position.
7.
Gently pull on the latch rod and attach the threaded end of the latch rod to the open retention clip. Make sure all excess play has been removed
