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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2005CROSSFIRE LIMITED, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALGAUGESINTERIOR & EXTERIOR (SERVICE INFORMATION)DECKLID/LIFTGATELIFTGATEREMOVAL
2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited, 2D Coupe, Standard

Interior & Exterior (Service Information): DECKLID/Liftgate: Liftgate: Removal

2005 Chrysler Crossfire Limited, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Removal
Fig 1: Identifying Liftgate Trim Panels
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  1. Open the liftgate.
  2. Remove the trim panels (1) from the liftgate. The liftgate has two trim panels, an upper and a lower. Both trim panels must be removed to access the liftgate's harness connectors. (Refer to BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) .
  3. Disconnect the following harness connections:
    • Right and left defroster harness connections.
    • Right and left license plate lamp harness connections.
    • Ground lug G302.
    • Antenna amplifier harness connector.
    • Rear liftgate lock switch.
    • Pneumatic lock air line.
    • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) harness connector.
    • Rear spoiler limit switch and motor harness connectors.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Grommets
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  4. Remove the rubber grommet (1) from the liftgate. Then pull the harness through the access hole.
  5. Remove the headliner. (Refer to BODY/INTERIOR/HEADLINER - REMOVAL) .
    Fig 3: Identifying Gas Prop Lock Cap & Gas Prop
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  6. Using a suitable propping device, prop the liftgate up and remove the gas prop (2) from its mount point (1).
    Fig 4: Removing/Installing Hinge
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  7. Have a helper hold the liftgate and remove the two bolts (2) from each hinge under the roof of the vehicle, leaving the hinge bolts (1) attached to the liftgate.
  8. Carefully lift the liftgate off the body and then set it down on a clean dry surface.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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