Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L (2003)
Trunk / Liftgate Striker: Service and Repair
LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
1. Open liftgate.
Fig. 8
2. Remove bolts attaching striker to d-pillar (Fig. 8).
3. Separate striker from d-pillar.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the striker on the d-pillar.
2. Install the bolts attaching the striker to the d-pillar and tighten to 28 N.m (20 ft. lbs.) (Fig. 8).
3. Install the tail lamp.
4. Verify the striker wedge and latch guide plate are correctly aligned and striker is positioned in the center of the latch fishmouth opening. (Fig. 6)
