How to Install a Trunk Lid Latch for a Power Liftgate on 2008 Jeep Commander?

Place the latch onto the liftgate where it will fit. Install the latch by screwing everything in place and tightening each screw to 17 Nm (150 in. lbs.) torque. Choose a cable connector from your kit, hook it onto the liftgate latch and secure the outside handle link to the clip on the latch. Check that the liftgate fits properly and operates smoothly and modify it as needed. In the end, attach the liftgate lower trim panel.

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2008 Jeep Commander Lock Actuator, Rear Part Number: 4589131AG
$151.61 MSRP: $227.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Liftgate; Rear Trunk Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Trunk Latch.; Lock; Latch; Latch Lift Gate
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 4589131AF, 4589131AA, 4589131AB, 4589131AC, 4589131AD, 4589131AE
- Item Weight: 3.20 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 10.5 x 6.4 x 6.5 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4589131AG
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Jeep Commander Submodels:
- Limited, Overland, Sport | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Jeep Commander Lock, Rear Part Number: 55396445AA
$285.22 MSRP: $418.00
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- Other Name: Latch - Liftgate Glass; Liftgate Glass Latch, Rear; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Door Lock; Latch; Latch Lift Gate Glass
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 55396445AB
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.1 x 4.2 x 4.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55396445AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Jeep Commander Submodels:
- 65th Anniversary Edition, Base, Limited, Overland, Sport | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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2008 Jeep Commander Lock Actuator, Rear Part Number: 4589581AL
$393.88 MSRP: $575.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Liftgate; Rear Trunk Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Trunk Latch.; Lock; Latch; Latch Lift Gate
- Position: Rear
- Replaces: 4589581AF, 4589581AI, 4589581AC, 4589581AB, 4589581AE, 4589581AG, 4589581AJ, 4589581AK, 4589581AD, 4589581AH, 4589581AA
- Item Weight: 4.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.2 x 8.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 4589581AL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2008 Jeep Commander Submodels:
- Limited, Overland, Sport | 3.7L V6, 4.7L V8, 5.7L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L FLEX, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS

2008 Jeep Commander Trunk Lid Latch Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Install a Trunk Lid Latch for a Power Liftgate on 2008 Jeep Commander?
A: Place the latch onto the liftgate where it will fit. Install the latch by screwing everything in place and tightening each screw to 17 Nm (150 in. lbs.) torque. Choose a cable connector from your kit, hook it onto the liftgate latch and secure the outside handle link to the clip on the latch. Check that the liftgate fits properly and operates smoothly and modify it as needed. In the end, attach the liftgate lower trim panel.