REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Remove the left D-pillar trim from the vehicle.
Refer to Body for the procedure.
(3) Disconnect the gear motor assembly electrical
connector and disengage retaining pushpin.
(4) Loosen the gear motor assembly retaining bolts
to allow room for transverse bracket to be removed.
(5) Remove the transverse bracket retaining bolts
(Fig. 10).
(6) Remove the transverse bracket from the vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the transverse bracket in the vehicle.
Be certain the transverse bracket is properly posi-
tioned. The bracket should just touch the engage
actuator arm and be positioned between the actuator
arm and the motor housing.
(2) Torque the transverse bracket retaining bolts
to the gear motor assembly to 9.5 N´m (85 in. lbs.)..
Do not tighten the transverse bracket retaining bolt,
located under the window actuator at this time.
(3) Torque the gear motor assembly retaining bolts
to 9.5 N´m (85 in. lbs.)..
(4) Torque the final transverse bracket retaining
bolt to 9.5 N´m (85 in. lbs.).(5) Connect the gear motor assembly electrical con-
nector and engage retaining pushpin.
(6) Install the appropriate D-pillar trim from the
vehicle. Refer to Body for the procedure.
LIFT GEAR & LINK ROD
DESCRIPTION
Vehicles equipped with a power liftgate utilize a
lift gear and rod assembly. This lift gear and rod
assembly are located in the left rear of the vehicle
and are visible without removing the D-pillar trim
(Fig. 10). The lift gear provides the leverage to move
the liftgate from the closed to the open position. The
lift gear attaches to a bearing on the gear motor
assembly with four bolts. On the outboard side of the
lift gear are rivited on teeth, which mesh with the
gear motor assembly drive gears during a open or
close operation. The rod assembly is a steel shaft,
equipped with two spherical rod ends which attaches
the lift gear to the liftgate.
The lift gear and rod assembly are serviceable com-
ponents. Consult your MoparŸ parts catalog for a
part number.
Fig. 9 LIFTGATE GEAR MOTOR ASSEMBLY
1 - TRANSVERSE BRACKET
2 - ENGAGE ACTUATOR
3 - LIFT GEAR AND ROD ASSEMBLY
4 - LIFTGATE MOTOR
Fig. 10 LIFTGATE GEAR MOTOR ASSEMBLY
1 - TRANSVERSE BRACKET
2 - ENGAGE ACTUATOR
3 - LIFT GEAR AND ROD ASSEMBLY
4 - LIFTGATE MOTOR
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read and diagnose these trouble codes. Refer to the
Body Diagnostic Manual for a complete list of diag-
nostic routines.
NOTE: It may be possible to generate Sliding Door
Diagnostic Trouble Codes during normal power
sliding door operation. Refer to the Body Diagnos-
tic Manual for a complete list of diagnostic routines.
For additional information, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/POWER DOORS - OPERATION). For a com-
plete power sliding door system wiring schematic,
refer to Wiring Diagrams. For power sliding door sys-
tem operation instructions, refer to the vehicle owner
manual.
WARNING: BE CERTAIN TO READ ALL WARNINGS
AND CAUTIONS IN POWER SLIDING DOOR OPER-
ATION BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY SERVICE OF
POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM OR COMPO-
NENTS.
OPERATION
With the push of a power sliding door open/close
command switch (key fob, overhead console or B-pil-
lar mounted) a signal is sent out to the Body Control
Module (BCM). The BCM then sends a signal out on
the PCI Data Bus circuit (J1850) to the power sliding
door module. The power sliding door module then
signals the power sliding door latch to release the
door to the unlatched and movable position. The
motor then starts an open cycle.During the door open cycle, if the power sliding
door module detects sufficient resistance to door
travel, such as an obstruction in the door's path, the
power sliding door module will immediately stop door
movement and reverse door travel to the full open or
closed position. The ability for the power sliding door
module to detect resistance to door travel is accom-
plished by hall effect sensors and the door motor
speed.
The power sliding door control module has the abil-
ity to learn. Anytime a door is opened or closed using
the power sliding door system the module learns
from its cycle. If a replacement power sliding door
component is installed or a door adjustment is made,
the module must re-learn the effort required to open
or close the door. A learn cycle can be performed with
a Diagnostic Scan Tool, such as the DRB IIIt, or with
a complete cycle of the door, using any one of the
command switches. Refer to Standard Procedures in
this section for detailed instructions.
The power sliding door system is designed with a
number of system inhibitors. These inhibitors are
necessary for safety and/or feasibility of the power
sliding door system. See the power sliding door sys-
tem inhibitors noted below:
POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM INHIBITORS
²The power sliding door must be in thefullopen
or closed position in order for the power sliding door
system to start a cycle. If the door is not in this posi-
tion (based on the input from the full open, pawl or
ratchet switches) the door control module will not
respond to command switch inputs.
²The vehicles transmission must be inpark or
neutralin order for the power sliding door system to
start a cycle.
²The vehicles child lockout switch must be in the
ªUNLOCKEDº position in order for the power sliding
door systems B-pillar switches to function.
²If multiple obstacles are detected during the
same power open or close cycle the power sliding
door may go into full manual mode.
²If severe Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are
stored in the power sliding door control module the
power sliding door may go into full manual mode.
²Due to the high pressure created in the passen-
ger compartment with the blower motor on high, the
power sliding door may not complete a power close
cycle unless a window is cracked, allowing the pres-
sure to escape. This situation will only be experi-
enced on some vehicles, or vehicles with brand new
side door weather seals installed. Refer to the Side
Door Adjustment procedure in the Standard Proce-
dures section of this group.
²The vehicles fuel tank filler door must be in the
closed position. Due to the sliding door interference
Fig. 3 Power Side Door Fuse Location
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CAUTION: Do not disconnect the switch from the
rear of the door key cylinder. This switch is a one
time use switch. Once it is removed from the rear of
the switch, it is not reusable and must be replaced.
Test the switch at the harness connector.
DOOR CYLINDER LOCK SWITCH RESISTANCE
SWITCH POSITION RESISTANCE VALUE
COUNTERCLOCKWISE 5.4K OHMS
NEUTRAL 18.4K OHMS
CLOCKWISE 2K OHMS
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the door trim panel of the effected door
cylinder lock switch (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR -
FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Close the door window.
(4) Disconnect the door cylinder lock switch wire
connector from the door harness, and wiring clip
from the impact beam.
(5) Remove the outer door handle from the door.
(6) Remove the switch from the key cylinder in the
door handle and remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the switch on the key cylinder in the
door handle.
(2) Install the door handle.
(3) Connect the door cylinder lock switch wire con-
nector to the door harness, and the wiring clip to the
impact beam.
(4) Install the door trim panel of the affected door
cylinder lock switch (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR -
FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION).
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
(6) Verify system operation.
DOOR LOCK MOTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DOOR LOCK
MOTOR
Verify battery condition before testing door lock
motor(s) (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYS-
TEM/BATTERY - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
To determine which motor is faulty, check each
individual door for electrical lock and unlock or dis-
connect the motor connectors one at a time, while
operating the door lock switch. In the event that
none of the motors work, the problem may be caused
by a shorted motor or a bad switch. Disconnecting
the defective motor will allow the others to work.To test an individual door lock motor, disconnect
the electrical connector from the motor. To lock the
door, connect a 12 volt power source to the positive
pin of the lock motor and a ground wire to the other
pin. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The
wiring information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, further details
on wire harness routing and retention, as well as
pin-out and location views for the various wire har-
ness connectors, splices and grounds. To unlock the
door reverse the wire connections at the motor pin
terminals. If these results are NOT obtained, replace
the motor.
DOOR LOCK SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - DOOR LOCK
SWITCH
(1) Remove door trim panel. Refer to Body, Door -
Front, Trim Panel, Removal and Installation.
(2) Disconnect wire connector from back of door
lock switch.
(3) Depress switch to LOCK position.
(4) Using an ohmmeter, test switch resistance
between Pins 2 and 3. Refer to the DOOR LOCK
SWITCH CONTINUITY test and (Fig. 2).
(5) Depress switch to UNLOCK position.
(6) Test resistance between Pins 2 and 3.
(7) Test resistance between pins 2 and 3 while
switch is in its normal unactuated mode.
(8) If resistance values are not within the param-
eters shown replace the door lock switch.
DOOR LOCK SWITCH CONTINUITY
SWITCH
POSITIONCONTINUITY
BETWEENRESISTANCE
VALUE
LOCK 2 and 3 5.3K Ohm 5%
UNLOCK 2 and 3 2.0K Ohm 5%
UNACTUATED 2 and 3 18.3K Ohms
5%
Fig. 2 DOOR LOCK SWITCH
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POWER MIRROR MOTOR TEST
SWITCH CONNECTOR
12 Volts Ground MIRROR REACTION
Right Left
PIN 12 PIN 6 Ð UP
PIN 7 PIN 6 Ð LEFT
PIN 6 PIN 12 Ð DOWN
PIN 6 PIN 7 Ð RIGHT
PIN 13 PIN 1 UP Ð
PIN 8 PIN 1 LEFT Ð
PIN 1 PIN 13 DOWN Ð
PIN 1 PIN 8 RIGHT Ð
PIN 5 PIN 11 LAMP LAMP
(4) If results shown in table are not obtained,
check for broken or shorted circuit, or replace mirror
assembly as necessary.
AUTOMATIC DAY / NIGHT
MIRROR
DESCRIPTION
An automatic dimming inside day/night rear view
mirror and an automatic dimming driver side outside
rear view mirror are available factory-installed
options on this model. Following is a general descrip-
tion of this optional equipment.
The automatic day/night mirror is able to automat-
ically change its reflectance. A thin layer of electro-
chromic material between two pieces of conductiveglass make up the face of the mirror. Two photocell
sensors are used to monitor light levels and adjust
the reflectance of the mirror to reduce the glare of
headlamps approaching the vehicle from the rear.
For removal procedures, (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - REMOVAL).
OPERATION
The ambient photocell sensor faces forward, to
detect the outside light levels. A second sensor faces
rearward to detect the light level received through
the vehicles back window. When the difference
between the two light levels becomes too great (the
light level received at the rear of the mirror is much
higher than that at the front of the mirror), the mir-
ror begins to darken.
Fig. 1 Power Mirror Connector
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POWER WINDOWS
DESCRIPTION.........................64
OPERATION...........................64
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER
WINDOWS...........................64
VENT WINDOW MOTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VENT WINDOW
MOTOR .............................65
REMOVAL.............................65INSTALLATION.........................65
WINDOW MOTOR
REMOVAL.............................66
WINDOW SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WINDOW
SWITCH............................66
REMOVAL.............................67
INSTALLATION.........................67
POWER WINDOWS
DESCRIPTION
The Power Window System is activated through
switches mounted on the driver and passenger door
panels.
OPERATION
Front door window lift motors use permanent type
magnets. The B+ and ground applied at the motor
terminal pins will cause the motor to rotate in one
direction. Reversing current through the motor ter-
minals will cause the motor to rotate in the opposite
direction.
The power window motors ground through the
master switch in the driver door by a black wire
attached to the left cowl panel. Refer to the appropri-
ate wiring information. The wiring information
includes wiring diagrams, proper wire and connector
repair procedures, details of wire harness routing
and retention, connector pin-out information and
location views for the various wire harness connec-
tors, splices and grounds.
The power rear vent windows, if equipped, are
operated by switches mounted in the driver door
switch bezel. A separate switch is used for each win-
dow. Permanent magnet type motors connected to a
crank system are used to open and close the rear
vent windows. A battery positive and negative con-
nection to either of the two motor terminals will
cause the motor to rotate in one direction. Reversing
current through these same two connections will
cause the motor to rotate in the opposite direction.
Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wir-
ing information includes wiring diagrams, proper
wire and connector repair procedures, details of wire
harness routing and retention, connector pin-outinformation and location views for the various wire
harness connectors, splices and grounds.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER
WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW MOTOR TEST
If the power window motor is receiving proper cur-
rent and ground and does not operate, proceed with
motor test. Refer to the appropriate wiring informa-
tion. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
details of wire harness routing and retention, connec-
tor pin-out information and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
(1) Remove front door trim panel and sound pad as
necessary to gain access to power window motor wire
connector, (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(2) Disconnect power window motor wire connector
from door harness.
(3) Using two jumper wires, connect one to a bat-
tery (+) source and the other to a good ground (-).
(4) Connect the Negative (-) jumper probe to one of
the motor connector terminals.
(5) Momentarily touch the Positive (+) jumper
probe to the other motor connector terminal.
When positive probe is connected the motor should
rotate in one direction to either move window up or
down. If window is all the way up or down the motor
will grunt and the inner door panel will flex when
actuated in that one direction.
(6) Reverse jumper probes at the motor connector
terminals and window should now move in opposite
direction. If window does not move or grunt, replace
the motor.
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If window moved completely up or down, reverse
the jumper probes and cycle window to the opposite
position to verify full operation.
If motor grunts and does not move, verify that reg-
ulator is not binding.
WIRING VOLTAGE TEST
The following wiring test determines whether or
not voltage is continuous through the body harness
to switch.
(1) Remove the power window switch and bezel
assembly from the driver door. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/POWER WINDOWS/POWER WINDOW
SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(2) Disconnect wire connector from back of power
window switch.
(3) Switch ignition ON position.
(4) Connect the clip end of a 12 volt test light to
Pin 13 in door harness connector at the window
switch. Touch the test light probe to Pin 9 and then
to Pin 11.
²If the test light illuminates, the wiring circuit
between the battery and switch is OK.
²If the lamp does not illuminate, first check the
25 amp circuit breaker attached to the electrical dis-
tribution wiring bracket. If the circuit breaker is OK,
then check the 40 amp fuse (#28) in the Integrated
Power Module (IPM). If both components are OK,
then check for a broken wire.
²Refer to the appropriate wiring information.
The wiring information includes wiring diagrams,
proper wire and connector repair procedures, details
of wire harness routing and retention, connector pin-
out information and location views for the various
wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
VENT WINDOW MOTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VENT WINDOW
MOTOR
If the power vent window motor is receiving proper
current and ground and does not operate proceed
with motor test. Refer to the appropriate wiring
information. The wiring information includes wiring
diagrams, proper wire and connector repair proce-
dures, details of wire harness routing and retention,
connector pin-out information and location views for
the various wire harness connectors, splices and
grounds.
(1) Remove D-pillar trim panel necessary to gain
access to power vent window motor wire connector,
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/LEFT D-PILLAR
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL).(2) Disconnect power vent window motor wire con-
nector from body harness.
(3) Using two jumper wires, connect one to a bat-
tery (+) source and the other to a good ground (-).
(4) Connect the Negative (-) jumper probe to one of
the motor connector terminals.
(5) Momentarily touch the Positive (+) jumper
probe to the other motor connector terminal.
When positive probe is connected the motor should
rotate in one direction to either move window open or
closed. If window is all the way open or closed the
motor will grunt and the crank system will flex when
actuated in that one direction.
Reverse jumper probes at the motor connector ter-
minals and window should now move in opposite
direction. If window does not move or grunt, replace
the motor.
If window moved completely open or closed, reverse
the jumper probes and cycle window to the opposite
position to verify full operation.
If motor grunts and does not move, verify that
crank system is not binding.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove D-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL) or (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect wire connector from power vent
motor.
(4) Using a flat bladed tool, carefully lift the circu-
lar actuator link tab. Remove link from window ball
socket.
(5) Remove bolts holding power vent motor to
D-pillar (Fig. 1).
(6) Remove power vent motor.
INSTALLATION
(1) Obtain new vent window motor.
(2) Snap the actuator link socket onto the quarter
window ball socket. Using a soft rubber mallet, push
the circular link tab flush with link surface.
(3) Install bolts holding power vent motor to D-pil-
lar.
(4) Reconnect wire connector to power vent motor.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(6) Cycle quarter window open/close to verify func-
tion.
(7) Install D-pillar trim panel.
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WINDOW MOTOR
REMOVAL
The window motor is incorporated into the window
regulator assembly. If the window motor requires
replacement, the window regulator must be replaced.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR - FRONT/WINDOW
REGULATOR - REMOVAL).
WINDOW SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WINDOW SWITCH
(1) Remove the desired switch to be tested from
the door trim panel. Driver's side (master) or passen-
ger side. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER WIN-
DOWS/POWER WINDOW SWITCH - REMOVAL).
(2) Using an ohmmeter, Test driver door switch for
continuity as described in (Fig. 2).
POWER WINDOW MASTER SWITCH TEST
SWITCH POSITION CONTINUITY BETWEEN
OFF 13 and 1
13 and 2
13 and 3
13 and 4
13 and 5
13 and 6
13 and 7
13 and 8
UP DRIVER 11 and 8
*DOWN DRIVER 11 and 6
*X DOWN DRIVER 11and 6
UP PASSENGER 9 and 4
DOWN PASSENGER 9 and 2
LEFT VENT OPEN 11 and 7
LEFT VENT CLOSE 9 and 3
RIGHT VENT OPEN 9 and 1
RIGHT VENT CLOSE 11 and 5
* MUST TEST WITH B+ ON PIN 9 AND
GROUND ON PIN 13 FOR CONTINUITY
BETWEEN PINS 11 AND 6
(3) If the result are not OK, replace the driver side
window lift switch.
(4) Test passenger door switch for continuity as
described in (Fig. 3).
Fig. 1 VENT WINDOW MOTOR
1 - VENT WINDOW MOTOR
2 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
3 - BOLT
4 - VENT WINDOW
Fig. 2 Power Window Master Switch Connector
Fig. 3 Passenger Door Power Window Switch
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PASSENGER WINDOW SWITCH TEST
SWITCH POSITION CONTINUITY BETWEEN
OFF 3 AND 8
OFF 2 AND 5
UP 1 AND 8
DOWN 1 AND 5
(5) If the results are not OK, replace the switch.
The power window master switch has a Auto-Down
feature. The switch is equipped with two detent posi-
tions when actuating the power window OPEN. The
first detent position allows the window to roll down
and stop when the switch is released. The second
detent position actuates an integral express roll
down relay that rolls the window down after the
switch is released. When the express down circuit
senses stall current (window has reached end of
down travel), the switch will turn current off to the
motor. The AUTO feature can be cancelled by actuat-
ing the switch UP or DOWN while window is in
motion. If the electronic circuit in the switch fails to
detect a stall current, the auto down circuit will time
out within 9 to 13 seconds.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick, start at the bottom of the
switch and bezel assembly and pry up to remove the
switch and bezel assembly from the door trim panel
(Fig. 4).(3) Unlatch the locking tab on the harness side
connector of the switch.
(4) Disconnect wire harness connectors from
switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reconnect wire harness connector to switch.
(2) Insert switch into door trim panel and press
into place.
(3) Reconnect battery negative cable.
Fig. 4 POWER WINDOW SWITCH
1 - DOOR TRIM PANEL
2 - POWER WINDOW SWITCH AND BEZEL ASSEMBLY
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