Chrysler PT Cruiser. Manual - part 905
(1) If necessary, paint new door hinge prior to
installation.
(2) Position door hinge on vehicle (Fig. 5).
(3) Loosely install bolts attaching hinge to lower
B-pillar.
(4) Loosely install bolts attaching hinge to door
end frame.
(5) Align hinge to marks made previously and
tighten all bolts.
(6) Verify door fit and operation. Adjust door hinge
for proper door alignment, if necessary.
(7) Install B-pillar lower trim panel.
REAR DOOR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Raise door glass to full up position.
(3) Remove lower rear run channel.
(4) Disconnect clips attaching linkage rods to door
latch.
(5) Remove linkage rods from latch (Fig. 8).
(6) Remove screws attaching latch to door end
frame
(7) Remove door latch from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Do not close door before adjusting the
door latch. Door may fail to open.
(1) Position door latch on vehicle and install
screws attaching latch to door end frame (Fig. 8).
(2) Connect linkage rods to latch.
(3) Connect lock and latch rods to door latch.
(4) Install lower rear run channel.
(5) Install door trim panel.
ADJUSTMENTS
REAR DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT
(1) Insert a Torx
t wrench through the elongated
hole in the door end frame near the latch striker
opening.
(2) Loosen screw on the side of the latch linkage.
(3) Push button on outside door handle and release
it.
(4) Tighten screw on latch.
(5) Verify latch operation.
REAR DOOR LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Mark outline of door latch striker on B-pillar to
aid installation (Fig. 9).
(2) Remove screws attaching door latch striker to
B-pillar.
(3) Remove door latch striker from vehicle.
Fig. 8 REAR DOOR LATCH
1 - REAR DOOR POWER LOCK ACTUATOR TO LATCH LINK
2 - REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE TO LATCH LINK
3 - REAR DOOR LOCK LATCH
4 - REAR DOOR INSIDE ROD TO LATCH LINK AND SLEEVE
5 - REAR DOOR BELLCRANK TO LATCH LINK AND SLEEVE
Fig. 9 REAR DOOR LATCH STRIKER
1 - C-PILLAR
2 - SPACER
3 - REAR DOOR STRIKER
23 - 78
DOORS - REAR
PT
REAR DOOR HINGE (Continued)