(16) Clean access urethane from exterior with
MopartSuper Kleen or equivalent.
(17) Apply 150 mm (6 in.) lengths of 50 mm (2 in.)
masking tape spaced 250 mm (10 in.) apart to hold
molding in place until urethane cures.
(18) Engage wire connectors to windshield
defroster grid.
(19) Install A-pillar trim panels.
(20) Install cowl cover and wipers.
(21) Install inside rear view mirror.
(22) After urethane has cured, remove tape strips
and water test windshield to verify repair.
BODY SIDE/SLIDING DOOR STATIONARY GLASS
The temperature of the vehicle should be at least
21É C (70É F) before removing the stationary quarter/
sliding door glass. Butyl sealer becomes more pliable
at high temperatures.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove interior trim as necessary to gain
access attaching locations on back of glass.
(2) Remove nuts holding stationary glass to fence.
(3) Using razor knife, cut butyl sealer holding
glass to fence from between the mounting studs (Fig.
6).
(4) Push glass from opening.
INSTALLATION
The stationary glass fence should be cleaned of all
old butyl sealer.
(1) Applya6mm(0.25 in.) butyl tape around
perimeter of glass assembly encapsulation track.
Ensure that the butyl tape is wrapped around the
mounting studs.
(2) Place the glass into the opening and insert
mounting studs through holes in fence.
(3) Install nuts to hold stationary glass to fence.
Fig. 3 Center Windshield and Mark at Support
Spacers
Fig. 4 Work Surface Set up and Molding Installation
Fig. 5 Lower Windshield Into Position
Fig. 6 Sliding Door Stationary Glass
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB . . 64
SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER±BOR
C-PILLAR............................ 64
SIDE VIEW MIRROR..................... 64
SLIDING DOOR CENTER HINGE............ 66
SLIDING DOOR CENTER STOP TRIM COVER . . 66
SLIDING DOOR CENTER STRIKER ASSEMBLY . 67
SLIDING DOOR HOLD OPEN LATCH STRIKER . 67
SLIDING DOOR HOLD OPEN LATCH......... 67
SLIDING DOOR INSIDE LATCH HANDLE
BELLCRANK.......................... 68
SLIDING DOOR INSIDE LATCH HANDLE...... 68
SLIDING DOOR INSIDE LATCH RELEASE
MECHANISM.......................... 69
SLIDING DOOR LATCH STRIKER........... 69
SLIDING DOOR LATCH/LOCK CONTROL..... 70
SLIDING DOOR LOWER ROLLER ARM
BRACKET............................ 71
SLIDING DOOR LOWER ROLLER ARM....... 71SLIDING DOOR OUTSIDE LATCH RELEASE
HANDLE............................. 72
SLIDING DOOR REAR LATCH.............. 73
SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE............... 73
SLIDING DOOR STABILIZER SOCKET........ 74
SLIDING DOOR STABILIZER............... 73
SLIDING DOOR STOP BUMPER............ 74
SLIDING DOOR TRIM PANEL............... 74
SLIDING DOOR UPPER ROLLER............ 75
SLIDING DOOR WEATHER-STRIP........... 75
SLIDING DOOR......................... 64
STICK-ON BODY SIDE MOLDING........... 75
SUN VISOR SUPPORT................... 78
SUN VISOR............................ 76
UPPER B-PILLAR TRIM COVER............. 78
UPPER C-PILLAR TRIM................... 80
ADJUSTMENTS
SLIDING DOOR ADJUSTMENTS............ 80
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WATER LEAKS
Water leaks can be caused by poor sealing,
improper body component alignment, body seam
porosity, missing plugs, or blocked drain holes. Cen-
trifugal and gravitational force can cause water to
drip from a location away from the actual leak point,
making leak detection difficult. All body sealing
points should be water tight in normal wet-driving
conditions. Water flowing downward from the front of
the vehicle should not enter the passenger or luggage
compartment. Moving sealing surfaces will not
always seal water tight under all conditions. At
times, side glass or door seals will allow water to
enter the passenger compartment during high pres-
sure washing or hard driving rain (severe) condi-
tions. Overcompensating on door or glass
adjustments to stop a water leak that occurs under
severe conditions can cause premature seal wear and
excessive closing or latching effort. After completing
a repair, water-test vehicle to verify leak has stopped
before returning vehicle to use.
VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE WATER LEAK
TESTS
Verify that floor and body plugs are in place, body
drains are clear, and body components are properly
aligned and sealed. If component alignment or seal-
ing is necessary, refer to the appropriate section of
this group for proper procedures.
WATER LEAK TESTS
WARNING: DO NOT USE ELECTRIC SHOP LIGHTS
OR TOOLS IN WATER TEST AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.When the conditions causing a water leak have
been determined, simulate the conditions as closely
as possible.
²If a leak occurs with the vehicle parked in a
steady light rain, flood the leak area with an open-
ended garden hose.
²If a leak occurs while driving at highway speeds
in a steady rain, test the leak area with a reasonable
velocity stream or fan spray of water. Direct the
spray in a direction comparable to actual conditions.
²If a leak occurs when the vehicle is parked on an
incline, hoist the end or side of the vehicle to simu-
late this condition. This method can be used when
the leak occurs when the vehicle accelerates, stops or
turns. If the leak occurs on acceleration, hoist the
front of the vehicle. If the leak occurs when braking,
hoist the back of the vehicle. If the leak occurs on left
turns, hoist the left side of the vehicle. If the leak
occurs on right turns, hoist the right side of the vehi-
cle. For hoisting recommendations refer to Group 0,
Lubrication and Maintenance, General Information
section.
WATER LEAK DETECTION
To detect a water leak point-of-entry, do a water
test and watch for water tracks or droplets forming
on the inside of the vehicle. If necessary, remove inte-
rior trim covers or panels to gain visual access to the
leak area. If the hose cannot be positioned without
being held, have someone help do the water test.
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Some water leaks must be tested for a considerable
length of time to become apparent. When a leak
appears, find the highest point of the water track or
drop. The highest point usually will show the point of
entry. After leak point has been found, repair the
leak and water test to verify that the leak has
stopped.
Locating the entry point of water that is leaking
into a cavity between panels can be difficult. The
trapped water may splash or run from the cavity,
often at a distance from the entry point. Most water
leaks of this type become apparent after accelerating,
stopping, turning, or when on an incline.
MIRROR INSPECTION METHOD
When a leak point area is visually obstructed, use
a suitable mirror to gain visual access. A mirror can
also be used to deflect light to a limited-access area
to assist in locating a leak point.
BRIGHT LIGHT LEAK TEST METHOD
Some water leaks in the luggage compartment can
be detected without water testing. Position the vehi-
cle in a brightly lit area. From inside the darkened
luggage compartment inspect around seals and body
seams. If necessary, have a helper direct a drop light
over the suspected leak areas around the luggage
compartment. If light is visible through a normally
sealed location, water could enter through the open-
ing.
PRESSURIZED LEAK TEST METHOD
When a water leak into the passenger compart-
ment cannot be detected by water testing, pressurize
the passenger compartment and soap test exterior of
the vehicle. To pressurize the passenger compart-
ment, close all doors and windows, start engine, and
set heater control to high blower in HEAT position. If
engine can not be started, connect a charger to the
battery to ensure adequate voltage to the blower.
With interior pressurized, apply dish detergent solu-
tion to suspected leak area on the exterior of the
vehicle. Apply detergent solution with spray device or
soft bristle brush. If soap bubbles occur at a body
seam, joint, seal or gasket, the leak entry point could
be at that location.
WIND NOISE
Wind noise is the result of most air leaks. Air leaks
can be caused by poor sealing, improper body compo-
nent alignment, body seam porosity, or missing plugs
in the engine compartment or door hinge pillar areas.
All body sealing points should be airtight in normal
driving conditions. Moving sealing surfaces will not
always seal airtight under all conditions. At times,
side glass or door seals will allow wind noise to be
noticed in the passenger compartment during highcrosswinds. Over compensating on door or glass
adjustments to stop wind noise that occurs under
severe conditions can cause premature seal wear and
excessive closing or latching effort. After a repair pro-
cedure has been performed, test vehicle to verify
noise has stopped before returning vehicle to use.
Wind noise can also be caused by improperly fitted
exterior moldings or body ornamentation. Loose
moldings can flutter, creating a buzzing or chattering
noise. An open cavity or protruding edge can create a
whistling or howling noise. Inspect the exterior of the
vehicle to verify that these conditions do not exist.
VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE TESTS
Verify that floor and body plugs are in place and
body components are aligned and sealed. If component
alignment or sealing is necessary, refer to the appro-
priate section of this group for proper procedures.
ROAD TESTING WIND NOISE
(1) Drive the vehicle to verify the general location
of the wind noise.
(2) Apply 50 mm (2 in.) masking tape in 150 mm
(6 in.) lengths along weatherstrips, weld seams or
moldings. After each length is applied, drive the vehi-
cle. If noise goes away after a piece of tape is applied,
remove tape, locate, and repair defect.
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF WIND NOISE
²Moldings standing away from body surface can
catch wind and whistle.
²Gaps in sealed areas behind overhanging body
flanges can cause wind-rushing sounds.
²Misaligned movable components.
²Missing or improperly installed plugs in pillars.
²Weld burn through holes.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
HEAT STAKING
(1) Remove trim panel.
(2) Bend or move the trim panel components at
the heat staked joints. Observe the heat staked loca-
tions and/or component seams for looseness.
(3) Heat stake the components.
(a) If the heat staked or component seam loca-
tion is loose, hold the two components tightly
together and using a soldering gun with a flat tip,
melt the material securing the components
together. Do not over heat the affected area, dam-
age to the exterior of the trim panel may occur.
(b) If the heat staked material is broken or miss-
ing, use a hot glue gun to apply new material to
the area to be repaired. The panels that are being
heat staked must be held together while the apply-
ing the glue. Once the new material is in place, it
23 - 24 BODYNS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
INSTALLATION
If outside door handle replacement is necessary,
transfer lock cylinder from the original handle to the
new one.
(1) Place outside door handle in position on vehi-
cle.
(2) Install nuts to hold outside door handle to door
outer panel (Fig. 23).
(3) Insert lock linkage into door latch.
(4) Engage clip to hold door lock linkage to latch.
(5) Insert latch linkage into door latch.
(6) Engage clip to hold door latch linkage to latch.
(7) Install push-in fasteners to hold VTSS switch
harness to inner door reinforcement bar, if equipped.
(8) Connect VTSS switch connector into door har-
ness, if equipped.
(9) Verify door latch operation.
(10) Install water shield and door trim panel.
FRONT DOOR REFLECTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Insert small, flat bladed pry tool between outer
edge of door reflector and HVAC outlet vent.
(2) Pry outward on outer edge of reflector.
(3) Remove reflector from vehicle (Fig. 24).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position reflector on vehicle.
(2) Insert inner edge of reflector into slot in HVAC
outlet vent.
(3) Snap outer edge of reflector into slot in HVAC
outlet vent.
FRONT DOOR SILL PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Using trim stick (C-4755), disengage hidden
clips holding door sill plate from door sill.
(2) Remove sill plate from vehicle (Fig. 25).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sill plate in position on vehicle.
(2) Align locating pins on backside of trim plate to
mating holes in door sill.
(3) Engage hidden clips to hold door sill plate to
door sill.
FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (C-4755), pry courtesy lamp
from door trim.
(2) Disconnect wire connector from courtesy lamp.
(3) If equipped, remove screws attaching door
assist handle to inner door panel.
(4) If equipped, remove screw attaching door pull
cup to inner door panel.
(5) If equipped, remove screws attaching trim
panel to door from below map pocket.
(6) If equipped, remove window crank.
(7) Using a trim stick, remove screw cover from
switch panel.
(8) Remove screws attaching switch panel to door
trim.
(9) Remove power accessary switch from door trim
(Fig. 26).
(10) Disconnect power switch from wire connector.
(11) If equipped, using a small, flat bladed pry
tool, remove memory seat/mirror switch and discon-
nect wire connector (Fig. 27).
(12) If equipped, remove screw holding door trim
to door panel from behind inside latch release han-
dle.
(13) Disengage clips attaching door trim to door
frame around perimeter of panel (Fig. 28).
(14) Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange
from inner belt molding at top of door.
Fig. 24 Front Door Reflector
Fig. 25 Door Sill Plate
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(15) Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain
access to latch linkage.
(16) Disengage clip attaching linkage rod to inside
latch release handle (Fig. 29).
(17) Separate linkage rod from latch handle.
(18) Remove front door trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Hold top of trim panel away from door to gain
access to latch linkage.(2) Place linkage rod in position on latch handle.
(3) Engage clip to hold linkage rod to inside latch
release handle.
(4) Place front door trim panel in position on door.
(5) Install trim panel into inner belt molding at
top of door.
(6) Install clips to attach door trim to door frame
around perimeter of panel.
(7) If equipped, install screw to attach door trim to
door panel behind inside latch release handle.
(8) If equipped, connect power switch into wire
connector.
(9) Place power accessary switch in position on
door trim.
(10) Connect wire connector into memory seat/mir-
ror switch and install switch into trim panel.
(11) Install screws to attach accessary switch
panel to door trim.
(12) Install screw cover into switch panel.
(13) If equipped, install window crank.
(14) If equipped, install screws to attach trim
panel to door inside map pocket.
Fig. 26 Front Door Switch Panel
Fig. 27 Memory Seat/Mirror Switch
Fig. 28 Front Door Trim Panel
Fig. 29 Inside Door Handle Linkage
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert link into clip on fuel fill door.
(2) Engage clip to hold link to fuel fill door.
(3) Insert lockout link through grommet in panel
between inner and outer quarter panel.
(4) Close fuel fill door.
(5) Install fuel filler housing to outer quarter
panel.
(6) Verify that all clips on fuel filler housing are
fully engaged to outer quarter panel.
(7) Engage fuel filler lockout link into clip on fuel
fill blocker latch arm.
(8) Install water shield patch covering access hole
in C-pillar.
(9) Install left quarter trim panel.
FUEL FILLER HOUSING ± WITH BLOCKER LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove left quarter trim panel.
(2) Remove water shield patch covering access hole
in C-pillar.
(3) Disengage latch release link from clip on fuel
fill blocker latch arm (Fig. 38).
(4) Open fuel fill door.
(5) Remove screws holding fuel fill neck to fuel
filler housing.
(6) Position fuel fill neck out of the way.
(7) Reaching inside fuel filler housing, release clips
holding housing to quarter panel (Fig. 40).
(8) Remove fuel fill door from vehicle.
(9) Disengage clip holding link to fuel fill door
(Fig. 39).
(10) Remove link from fuel fill door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install spring to housing and door
(2) Snap door into housing.
(3) Insert lockout link into clip on fuel fill door.
(4) Engage clip to hold link to fuel fill door.(5) Insert lockout link through grommet in panel
between inner and outer quarter panel.
(6) Close fuel fill door.
(7) Install fuel filler housing to outer quarter
panel.
(8) Verify that all clips on fuel filler housing are
fully engaged to outer quarter panel.
(9) Place fuel fill neck in position.
(10) Install screws to hold fuel fill neck to fuel
filler housing.
(11) Engage latch release link into clip on fuel fill
blocker latch arm.
(12) Verify fuel fill blocker latch operation.
(13) Install water shield patch to cover access hole
in C-pillar.
(14) Install left quarter trim panel.
GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front fascia. Refer to Group 13, Frame
and Bumpers, for proper procedures.
(2) Disengage clips holding grille to front fascia
(Fig. 41).
(3) Remove plastic rivets holding grille to fascia.
(4) Remove grille from fascia.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position grille on fascia.
(2) Install plastic rivets to hold grille to fascia.
(3) Install clips to hold grille to fascia along bot-
tom of grille.
(4) Install front fascia. Refer to Group 13, Frame
and Bumpers, for proper procedure.
HEADLINING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove sun visors and vanity mirrors.
(2) Remove sun visor center supports.
(3) If equipped, remove coat hooks.
(4) If equipped, remove roof rail modules.
Fig. 39 Fuel Filler Lockout LinkFig. 40 Fuel Filler Housing and Door
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(5) Remove A-pillar trim covers.
(6) Remove B-pillar upper trim covers.
(7) Remove C-pillar upper trim covers.
(8) Remove D-pillar upper trim covers.
(9) Remove rear door opening header trim.
(10) If equipped, remove overhead console.
(11) If equipped, remove reading lamp.
(12) Remove dome lamp.
(13) Remove push-in locking fasteners holding
headlining to rear roof header (Fig. 42) or (Fig. 43).
(14) Remove headlining from roof.
(15) Extract headlining through rear door opening.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert headlining through rear door opening.
(2) Place headlining in position on roof.
(3) Install left sun visor support.(4) Install push-in locking fasteners to hold head-
lining to rear roof header (Fig. 42) or (Fig. 43).
(5) Install right sun visor support.
(6) Install sun visors and vanity mirrors.
(7) If equipped, install roof rail modules.
(8) If equipped, install coat hooks.
(9) Install dome lamp.
(10) If equipped, install reading lamp.
(11) If equipped, install overhead console.
(12) Install rear door opening header trim.
(13) Install D-pillar upper trim covers.
(14) Install C-pillar upper trim covers.
(15) Install B-pillar upper trim covers.
(16) Install A-pillar trim covers.
HOOD
REMOVAL
(1) Raise hood to full up position.
(2) Mark all bolt and hinge attachment locations
with a grease pencil or other suitable device to pro-
vide reference marks for installation.
(3) Remove the top bolts holding hood to hinge and
loosen the bottom bolts until they can be removed by
hand (Fig. 44).
(4) With assistance from a helper at the opposite
side of the vehicle to support the hood, remove bot-
tom bolts holding hood to hinge.
(5) Remove the hood from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place hood in position on vehicle. With assis-
tance from a helper at the opposite side of the vehicle
Fig. 41 Grille
Fig. 42 Headlining ± SWB
Fig. 43 Headlining ± LWB
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER±BOR
C-PILLAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove B or C-pillar trim cover.
(2) Remove screws holding shoulder belt height
adjuster to pillar.
(3) Remove height adjuster from vehicle (Fig. 94).
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
Tighten seat belt anchor bolts to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.)
torque.
SHOULDER BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTER KNOB
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips holding clam shell cover to seat
belt turning loop and open cover.
(2) Using a Snap-onttrim tool, pry knob from
shoulder belt height adjuster (Fig. 95).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place shoulder belt height adjuster knob in
position on height adjuster.
(2) Push knob on until retainers engage.
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) Release front door latch and open door.
(2) Remove screw holding molding to base of side
view mirror (Fig. 96).
(3) Remove molding from mirror.
(4) Remove bolts holding bottom of side view mir-
ror to A-pillar.
(5) Remove bolt attaching top of side view mirror
to A-pillar (Fig. 96).
(6) If equipped, disconnect power side view mirror
wire connector from instrument panel harness.
(7) Remove side view mirror from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect power side view mirror wire connector
into instrument panel harness, if equipped.
(2) Place side view mirror in position on vehicle
(Fig. 96).
(3) Install bolt to hold top of side view mirror to
A-pillar.
(4) Install bolts to hold bottom of side view mirror
to A-pillar.
(5) Place molding in position on mirror.
(6) Install screw to hold molding to base of side
view mirror.
SLIDING DOOR
CAUTION: Apply several layers of masking tape to
the body around the rear end of the upper roller
channel and the forward edge of the quarter panel,
to avoid damaging the paint.
Fig. 94 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Fig. 95 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Knob
Fig. 96 Side View Mirror
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)