Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (1998)
26.
Connect the liftgate lamp wire connector.
27.
Align the lower trim on liftgate and press inward to engage the spring clips.
28.
Install screws attaching the lower trim panel to the liftgate.
29.
Position upper trim onto liftgate.
30.
Align the upper trim to liftgate and press inward to engage the spring clips.
31.
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, the repair is complete.
32.
Adjust the liftgate latch striker so that the liftgate closing effort is not too high but yet the liftgate is properly sealed. If the liftgate is not positioned
properly in the liftgate opening, refer to the procedures identified in the 1998 Durango Service Manual (Publication No. 81-370-8116), page
23-59, for adjusting the liftgate.
