Index Chrysler Chrysler TOWN & COUNTRY, VOYAGER, Dodge Caravan - service repair manual 2001-2007 year
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TRANSVERSE BRACKET DESCRIPTION Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate utilize a transverse bracket (Fig. 15) to support and secure The transverse bracket is a serviceable power lift- gate component. Consult your Mopar™ parts catalog OPERATION The power liftgate transverse bracket supports the gear motor assembly by supplying an additional REMOVAL (1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. (2) Remove the left D-pillar trim from the vehicle. Refer to Body for the procedure. (3) Disconnect the gear motor assembly electrical connector and disengage retaining pushpin. (4) Loosen the gear motor assembly retaining bolts to allow room for transverse bracket to be removed. (5) Remove the transverse bracket retaining bolts (Fig. 12). (6) Remove the transverse bracket from the vehi- cle. INSTALLATION (1) Position the transverse bracket in the vehicle. Be certain the transverse bracket is properly posi- (2) Torque the transverse bracket retaining bolts to the gear motor assembly to 9.5 N·m (85 in. lbs.). (3) Torque the gear motor assembly retaining bolts to 9.5 N·m (85 in. lbs.). (4) Torque the final transverse bracket retaining bolt to 9.5 N·m (85 in. lbs.). (5) Connect the gear motor assembly electrical con- nector and engage retaining pushpin. (6) Install the appropriate D-pillar trim from the vehicle. Refer to Body for the procedure. Fig. 15 LIFTGATE GEAR/MOTOR ASSEMBLY 1 - TRANSVERSE BRACKET 8N - 18 POWER LIFTGATE SYSTEM RS |