2001 DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY door lock

INSTALLATION
NOTE: The crossbar assemblies are designed to be
installed in only one way. Check top and bottom
surfaces of the crossbar for the word FRONT and
directional arrows. The directional arrows must
point toward the front of the vehicle.
(1) Place crossbar in position on vehicle.
(2) Work from side to side sliding the crossbar
assembly back a little at a time to ensure it remains
perpendicular to the side rails.
(3) Position first crossbar assembly crossbar at the
second most rearward locator holes. Press the top of
the stanchion lever to lock it into position.
(4) Position the second crossbar assembly in the
second hole from the front. Lock into place.
(5) Place luggage rack riser into position.
(6) Install two fasteners into riser. Tighten fasten-
ers to 4 mm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
REAR QUARTER PANEL/
FENDER AIR EXHAUSTER
DESCRIPTION
Air exhausters, designed to conform to the body
structure, allow air entering at the front of the vehi-
cle to flow out the back. By reducing air pressure
within the vehicle, the exhausters also reduce blower
noise at any given air flow level compared to operat-
ing without them and help reduce door closing effort.
They are located in the lower rear comers of the
body.
REMOVAL
SHORT WHEELBASE
(1) Remove the rear fascia from the body. (Refer to
13 - FRAMES & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/REAR FAS-
CIA - REMOVAL).
(2) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat
bladed tool, carefully pry the air exhauster away
from the opening in the lower aperture panel until
the snap features release (Fig. 18).
(3) Remove the air exhauster from the hole in the
lower aperture panel.
LONG WHEELBASE
NOTE: Models with the optional rear heater and air
conditioner do not have an air exhauster on the
right side of the vehicle, but have a plastic plug
installed in the right lower aperture panel. This plug
is removed using the same procedure used toremove the air exhauster from the short wheelbase
model. Refer to SHORT WHEELBASE .
(1) Remove the quarter trim panel from the inside
of the left or right quarter inner panel (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
- REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
LEFT QUARTER TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(2) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat
bladed tool, carefully pry the air exhauster away
from the opening in the lower aperture panel until
the snap features release (Fig. 19).
(1) Remove the air exhauster from the hole in the
lower aperture panel.
Fig. 18 Air Exhauster - Short Wheelbase
1 - LOWER APERTURE PANEL
2 - AIR EXHAUSTER
Fig. 19 Air Exhauster - Long Wheelbase
1 - AIR EXHAUSTER
2 - PLUG
3 - LOWER APERTURE PANEL
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(5) Install the cup holder. Align the cup holder
assembly with the track and firmly slide shut to
engage retaining tang.
GLOVE BOX
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box.
(2) Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower
door.
(3) Pivot glove box downward and disengage hinge
hooks from instrument panel.
(4) Remove glove box.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place glove box in position.
(2) Engage hinge hooks into instrument panel and
pivot glove box upward.
(3) Push in sides of glove box bin and snap glove
box assembly into instrument panel.
(4) Close glove box door.
GLOVE BOX LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box.
(2) Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower
door.
(3) Pivot glove box downward and disengage hinge
hooks from instrument panel.
(4) Remove glove box.
(5) Remove the assembly screws.
(6) Disassemble the glove box.
(7) Separate the latch from the glove box assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the latch onto the glove box assembly.
(2) Assemble the glove box.
(3) Install the assembly screws.
(4) Engage hinge hooks into instrument panel and
pivot glove box upward.
(5) Push in sides of glove box bin and snap glove
box assembly into instrument panel.
(6) Close glove box door.
GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Open glove box door.
(2) Remove screws holding lock striker to instru-
ment panel.
(3) Remove glove box latch striker.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the glove box latch striker.
(2) Install the screws holding latch striker to
instrument panel.
(3) Close glove box door.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the lower console:
(a) Remove six retaining screws.
(b) Pull rearward and disconnect the auxiliary
power outlet.
(c) Remove lower console from vehicle.
(3) Remove the bolts holding the lower supports to
the instrument panel frame.
(4) Remove the bolts holding the lower supports to
the floor pan.
(5) Disconnect the wire connectors from the Pas-
senger Airbag.
(6) Remove the two screws to each right and left
cowl trim covers.
(7) Remove the both left and right side A-pillar
trim covers using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755)
or equivalent gently pry out on the trim covers and
remove.
(8) Remove the glove box:
(a) Push in on sides of glove box bin and lower
door.
(b) Pivot glove box downward and disengage
hinge hooks from instrument panel.
(c) Remove glove box from vehicle.
(9) Disconnect the antenna lead connector from
behind the glove box.
(10) Remove the four screws to the lower steering
column cover.
(11) Remove the eight screws to the plastic knee
blocker reinforcement.
(12) Unclip the Data Link Connector (DLC) from
the instrument panel reinforcement.
(13) Remove one screw to the left side instrument
panel silencer and remove.
(14) Disconnect the left side wiring:
(a) Brake switch.
(b) Main bulkhead connector.
(c) Five harness connectors.
(d) Driver airbag connector.
(15) Remove the two screws to the hood release
handle.
(16) Remove five screws to the left under column
instrument panel reinforcement brace and remove.
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CUP HOLDER (Continued)
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(20) Install the two screws to the hood release
handle.
(21) Connect the left side wiring:
(a) Brake switch.
(b) Main bulkhead connector.
(c) Five harness connectors.
(d) Driver airbag connector.
(22) Install one screw to the left side instrument
panel silencer.
(23) Clip the Data Link Connector (DLC) to the
instrument panel reinforcement.
(24) Install the eight screws to the plastic knee
blocker reinforcement.
(25) Install the four screws to the lower steering
column cover.
(26) Install the glove box:
(a) Install glove box into the vehicle. Line up the
hinges and firmly snap together.
(b) Push in on sides of glove box bin and raise
door.
(27) Install the both left and right side A-pillar
trim covers. Position trim cover over slots and firmly
snap into place.
(28) Install the two screws to each right and left
cowl trim covers.
(29) Connect the wire connectors to the Passenger
Airbag.
(30) Install the bolts holding the lower supports to
the floor pan.
(31) Install the bolts holding the lower supports to
the instrument panel frame.
(32) Install the lower console:
(a) Install lower console to vehicle.
(b) Connect the auxiliary power outlet.
(c) Install the six retaining screws.
(33) Connect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER
BEZEL
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove cup holder. Refer to Body, Instrument
Panel, Cup Holder, Removal.
(3) Insert the trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent between access cover and center bezel.
(4) Carefully pry the access cover from the instru-
ment panel.
(5) Remove the cup holder track. Refer to Body,
Instrument Panel, Cup Holder, Removal.
(6) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry out
on the edge of the instrument panel center bezel and
pull outward.(7) Disconnect the wire connectors to the accessory
switches and HVAC control.
(8) Remove the instrument panel center bezel from
the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the instrument panel center bezel from
the vehicle.
(2) Connect the wire connectors to the accessory
switches and HVAC control.
(3) Position the center bezel over the retaining
slots and firmly snap the instrument panel center
bezel into place.
(4) Install the cup holder track. Refer to Body,
Instrument Panel, Cup Holder, Installation.
(5) Position the center bezel over the retaining
slots and firmly snap into place.
(6) Install cup holder. Refer to Body, Instrument
Panel, Cup Holder, Installation.
(7) Connect the battery negative cable.
INSTRUMENT PANEL END
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Open passenger side front door.
(2) Place fingers in end cover grille, and with a
firm outboard pulling motion, disengage clips holding
end cover to instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position end cover over retaining slots and
firmly snap into place.
(2) Close passenger side front door.
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP
COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove A-pillar trim. Using a trim stick (spe-
cial tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry out and
remove.
(2) Using a trim stick, disengage clips holding rear
edge of top cover to instrument panel.
NOTE: The Instrument Panel Top Cover may be
hard to unsnap from the instrument panel. Be sure
not to mar, scuff, or damage the instrument panel
pad.
(3) Pull top cover rearward to disengage hooks
holding front of top cover to instrument panel.
(4) Remove top cover from vehicle.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY (Continued)
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(6) Place protective covers over instrument panel
and hood.
(7) Remove windshield molding. Using pliers, pull
outward on molding at the bottom of A-pillars.
(8) Using a sharp cold knife, cut urethane adhe-
sive holding the windshield to the A-pillars, roof
header and cowl pinch weld fences (Fig. 1). A power
cutting device can be used if available.
(9) Remove windshield from vehicle.
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL ± INTERIOR METHOD
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.
(2) Remove instrument panel top cover. Refer to
Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Systems.
(3) Remove A-pillar trim covers.
(4) Disconnect wire connectors to windshield
defroster grid.
(5) Place protective covers over instrument panel
and hood.
(6) Using a reciprocating or oscillating power
knife, cut urethane adhesive holding the windshield
to the A-pillars, roof header and cowl pinch weld
fences. Refer to instructions provided with the equip-
ment being used.
(7) Remove windshield from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
The urethane adhesive holding the windshield to
the opening pinch weld (fence) can be cut using a
sharp cold knife from the exterior of the vehicle.
Using the cold knife method is effective if the wind-
shield is already broken. If the glass must be sal-
vaged, cutting the urethane adhesive from the
interior of the vehicle using a reciprocating or oscil-
lating power knife is recommended.
CAUTION: Open the left front door glass before
installing windshield to avoid pressurizing the pas-
senger compartment. If a door is slammed before
urethane bonding is cured, water leaks can result.Allow the urethane at least 24 hours to cure before
returning the vehicle to use.
To avoid stressing the replacement windshield, the
urethane bonding material on the windshield fence
should be smooth and consistent to the shape of
the replacement windshield . The support spacers
should be cleaned and properly installed on weld
studs or repair screws at bottom of windshield
opening.
(1) Place replacement windshield into windshield
opening and position glass in the center of the open-
ing against the compression spacers.
(2) Verify the glass lays evenly against the pinch
weld fence at the sides, top and bottom of the
replacement windshield. If not, the pinch weld fence
must be formed to the shape of the new glass.
(3) Remove replacement windshield from wind-
shield opening.
(4) Position the windshield inside up on a suitable
work surface with two padded, wood 10 cm by 10 cm
by 50 cm (4 in. by 4 in. by 20 in.) blocks, placed par-
allel 75 cm (2.5 ft.) apart (Fig. 2).
WARNING: DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED GLASS
CLEANER TO CLEAN WINDSHIELD BEFORE
APPLYING GLASS PREP AND PRIMER. POOR
ADHESION CAN RESULT.
(5) Clean inside of windshield with ammonia based
glass cleaner and lint-free cloth.
(6) Install molding to perimeter of windshield.
(7) Apply Glass Prep adhesion promoter 25 mm (1
in.) wide around perimeter of windshield and wipe
with clean/dry lint-free cloth until no streaks are vis-
ible.
(8) Apply Glass Primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide around
perimeter of windshield. Allow at least three minutes
drying time.
(9) Using a razor knife, remove as much original
urethane as possible. Do not damage paint on wind-
shield fence.
(10) Apply pinch weld primer 19 mm (0.75 in.)
wide around the windshield fence. Allow at least
three minutes drying time.
(11) If a low viscosity urethane adhesive is used,
install compression spacers on the fence around the
windshield opening (Fig. 3).
(12) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane on
center line of windshield fence.
(13) With the aid of a helper, position the wind-
shield over the windshield opening.
(14) Slowly lower windshield glass to windshield
opening fence. Guide the molding into proper position
as necessary. Push windshield inward until molding
is flush to roof line and A-pillars (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1 Cut Urethane Around Windshield
1 - COLD KNIFE
2 - WINDSHIELD
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WINDSHIELD (Continued)
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(15) Clean access urethane from exterior with
Moparž Super Kleen or equivalent.
(16) 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.
(17) Engage wire connectors to windshield
defroster grid.
(18) Install A-pillar trim panels.
(19) Install cowl cover and wipers.
(20) Install inside rear view mirror.
(21) After urethane has cured, remove tape strips
and water test windshield to verify repair.SLIDING DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL
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.
(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.
4).
(4) Push glass from opening.
INSTALLATION
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.
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.
CAUTION: Tighten nuts to 3.4 N´m (30 in. lbs.)
torque in the sequence indicated. Do not over
torque, or glass breakage may result (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2 Work Surface Set up and Molding Installation
1 - WINDSHIELD AND MOLDINGS
2 - BLOCKS
Fig. 3 Lower Windshield Into Position
1 - WINDSHIELD
2 - COMPRESSION SPACERS
Fig. 4 Sliding Door Stationary Glass
1 - NUMBERS INDICATE THE TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
2 - 6mm BEAD OF BUTYL TAPE
3 - BODY SIDE/SLIDING DOOR GLASS
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WINDSHIELD (Continued)
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CAUTION: Open the left front door glass before
installing rear window to avoid pressurizing the
passenger compartment. If a door is slammed
before urethane bonding is cured, water leaks can
result.
Allow the urethane at least 24 hours to cure before
returning the vehicle to use.
To avoid stressing the replacement rear window,
the urethane bonding material on the rear window
fence should be smooth and consistent to the
shape of the replacement glass .
(1) Place replacement glass into rear window open-
ing.
(2) Verify the glass lays evenly against the pinch
weld fence at the sides, top and bottom of the
replacement rear window. If not, the fence must be
formed to the shape of the new glass.
(3) Using a grease pencil, mark the glass and lift-
gate in several locations to aid installation.
(4) Remove replacement glass from liftgate open-
ing.
(5) Position the rear window inside up on a suit-
able work surface with two padded, wood 10 cm by
10 cm by 50 cm (4 in. by 4 in. by 20 in.) blocks,
placed parallel 75 cm (2.5 ft.) apart (Fig. 2).
WARNING: DO NOT USE SOLVENT BASED GLASS
CLEANER TO CLEAN REAR WINDOW BEFORE
APPLYING GLASS PREP AND PRIMER. POOR
ADHESION CAN RESULT.
(6) Clean inside of rear window with ammonia
based glass cleaner and lint-free cloth.
(7) Apply molding to top and bottom of rear win-
dow.
(8) Apply Glass Prep adhesion promoter 25 mm (1
in.) wide around perimeter of rear window and wipe
with clean/dry lint-free cloth until no streaks are vis-
ible.
(9) Apply Glass Primer 25 mm (1 in.) wide around
perimeter of rear window. Allow at least three min-
utes drying time.
(10) Apply Pinch weld Primer 19 mm (0.75 in.)
wide around the rear window fence. Allow at least
three minutes drying time.(11) If a low viscosity urethane adhesive is used,
install compression spacers on the fence around the
rear window opening (Fig. 7).
(12) Apply a 10 mm (0.4 in.) bead of urethane
along center line of rear window fence.
(13) With the aid of a helper, position the rear
window over the rear window opening and align the
reference marks.
(14) Slowly lower the glass to rear window opening
fence. Guide the molding into proper position as nec-
essary. Push glass inward until molding is flush to
liftgate surface (Fig. 7).
(15) Clean excess urethane from exterior with
Moparž Super Kleen, or equivalent.
(16) 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.
(17) Install rear window side moldings and wiper
arm (Fig. 6).
(18) Install interior trim.
(19) After urethane has cured, remove tape strips
and water test rear window to verify repair.
Fig. 7 Lower Rear Window Into Position
1 - REAR WINDOW WITH MOLDING
2 - LIFTGATE
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REAR DOOR GLASS (Continued)
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FRONT DOOR OUTER BELT
MOLDING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the side veiw mirror. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/EXTERIOR/SIDE VIEW MIRROR -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove door trim panel.
(3) Roll door glass down.
(4) Using a hook tool, disengage interlocking lip at
the base of the inward edge of the belt molding (Fig.
2).
(5) Remove belt molding from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place belt molding in position on door.
(2) Engage interlocking lip at the base of the
inward edge of the belt molding on door panel.
(3) Install door trim panel.
FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Open front door.
(2) Using fork tool (C-4829), remove push-in fas-
teners attaching front door weatherstrip to end
frames and bottom of door (Fig. 3) .(3) Pull weatherstrip from retaining channel
around window frame.
(4) Remove weatherstrip from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
SLIDING DOOR
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Open sliding door.
(2) Remove door opening sill plate.
(3) Loosen B-pillar trim covers.
(4) Loosen quarter panel trim panels.
(5) From splice at the bottom center of door open-
ing, pull weatherstrip from pinch flange around door
opening.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place splice at the bottom center of door open-
ing, pushing weatherstrip onto pinch flange around
door opening.
(2) Tighten quarter panel trim panels.
(3) Tighten B-pillar trim covers.
(4) Install door opening sill plate.
(5) Close sliding and check alignment.
Fig. 2 Front Door Outer Belt Molding
1 - OUTER BELT MOLDING
2 - FRONT DOOR
Fig. 3 Front Door Weatherstrip
1 - RETAINING CHANNEL
2 - PUSH-IN FASTENER
3 - WEATHERSTRIP
4 - FRONT DOOR
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FRONT DOOR INNER BELT
MOLDING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Peel upper corner seals away form inner belt
molding to clear removal path.
(3) Pull inner belt molding upward to disengage
retaining channel in bottom of molding from door
panel flange (Fig. 4) .
(4) Remove inner belt molding from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place inner belt molding in position on door.
(2) Push inner belt molding downward to engage
retaining channel onto door panel flange.
(3) Install upper corner seals in proper location.
(4) Install door trim panel.
Fig. 4 Front Door Inner Belt Molding
1 - CORNER SEALS
2 - LOCK BUTTON
3 - INNER BELT MOULDING
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