Grand Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1997)
Trunk / Liftgate Switch: Service and Repair
Lift glass Ajar Switch
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Liftgate Trim Panel
2. Remove the screws that secure the liftgate lower trim panel to the liftgate.
3. Using a wide flat-bladed tool such as a trim stick, pry the trim panel away from the liftgate around the perimeter and remove the trim panel.
NOTE: To aid in the removal of the trim panel, start at the bottom of the panel.
Liftgate Ajar Switch Remove/Install
4. Remove the two nuts that secure the liftglass latch to the liftgate inner panel.
5. Unplug the wire harness connectors for the liftglass latch solenoid and the liftglass ajar switch.
6. Remove the liftglass latch from the liftgate.
7. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the latch mounting nuts to 11 N.m (100 in. lbs.).
