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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM2006MAGNUM V6-2.7L VIN TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY AND FRAMEDOORS, HOOD AND TRUNKTRUNK / LIFTGATETRUNK / LIFTGATE HANDLESERVICE AND REPAIR
2006 Dodge and Ram Magnum V6-2.7L VIN T
Trunk / Liftgate Handle: Service and Repair
2006 Dodge and Ram Magnum V6-2.7L VIN TSECTION Service and Repair
LATCH HANDLE
REMOVAL
1. Open the liftgate (4).
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the lower trim panel from the inside of the liftgate.
4. Disconnect the pigtail wire connector of the latch handle (2) from the take out of the liftgate wire harness (3) on the inside of the liftgate.
5. Reach through the clearance hole in the inside of the liftgate panel on each side of the latch to access and remove the two screws (1) that secure the handle to the liftgate.
6. Remove the latch handle from the outside of the liftgate.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the latch handle (2) onto the outside of the liftgate (4).
2. Reach through the clearance hole in the inside of the liftgate panel on each side of the latch to install and tighten the two screws (1) that secure the handle to the liftgate. Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (7 ft.lbs.).
3. Reconnect the pigtail wire connector of the latch handle to the take out of the liftgate wire harness (3) on the inside of the liftgate.
4. Reinstall the lower trim panel onto the inside of the liftgate.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6. Close the liftgate.
REMOVAL
1. Open the liftgate (4).
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Remove the lower trim panel from the inside of the liftgate.
4. Disconnect the pigtail wire connector of the latch handle (2) from the take out of the liftgate wire harness (3) on the inside of the liftgate.
5. Reach through the clearance hole in the inside of the liftgate panel on each side of the latch to access and remove the two screws (1) that secure the handle to the liftgate.
6. Remove the latch handle from the outside of the liftgate.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the latch handle (2) onto the outside of the liftgate (4).
2. Reach through the clearance hole in the inside of the liftgate panel on each side of the latch to install and tighten the two screws (1) that secure the handle to the liftgate. Tighten the screws to 9 N.m (7 ft.lbs.).
3. Reconnect the pigtail wire connector of the latch handle to the take out of the liftgate wire harness (3) on the inside of the liftgate.
4. Reinstall the lower trim panel onto the inside of the liftgate.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
6. Close the liftgate.
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When to See a Mechanic
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.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.