Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
3.
Carefully, disengage the four upper spring clips (Figure 1) of the upper liftgate trim by using the trim removal tool and pulling the upper liftgate
trim downward.
CAUTION:
USE EXTREME CARE WHEN DISENGAGING THE UPPER LIFTGATE TRIM SPRING CLIPS.
4.
Separate the upper liftgate trim from the liftgate.
5.
Remove screws attaching lower trim to liftgate.
6.
Carefully pull the lower trim outward to disengage the spring clips.
7.
Disconnect the liftgate lamp wire connector and separate the lower trim from the liftgate.
8.
Remove the liftgate watershield to expose the inside of the liftgate.
9.
Disconnect the vehicle security harness connector from the liftgate handle if equipped.
10.
Disconnect the latch rod and actuator rod.
11.
Remove the nut attaching outside handle to the liftgate (Figure 2 ) then slide the handle over and separate the handle from the liftgate.
12.
If the customer's complaint is related to the first Symptom/Condition, proceed to the next step. If the customer's complaint is related to the second
Symptom/Condition, proceed to Step 16.
