Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Trunk/Liftgate Sensor/Switch (For Alarm): Service and Repair
Liftglass Ajar Switch
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the screws that secure the liftgate lower trim panel to the liftgate inner panel.
4. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the perimeter edges of the trim panel away from the liftgate inner panel to
release the retainers.
NOTE: To aid in the removal of the trim panel, start at the bottom of the panel.
5. Remove the lower liftgate trim panel from the vehicle.
Liftgate Ajar Switch
6. Remove the two nuts that secure the liftglass latch to the liftgate inner panel.
7. Unplug the wire harness connectors for the lift. glass latch solenoid and the liftglass ajar switch.
8. Remove the liftglass latch from the liftgate.
9. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the latch mounting nuts to 11 N.m (100 in. lbs.). Tighten the trim panel mounting screws to 2.2
N.m (20 in. lbs.).
