EXTERIOR
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BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL.............................45
INSTALLATION.........................46
COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL.............................50
INSTALLATION.........................51
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES - TAPE ATTACHED
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................51
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES - ADHESIVE
ATTACHED
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................51
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL.............................52
INSTALLATION.........................52
FUEL FILL DOOR
REMOVAL.............................52
INSTALLATION.........................52
FUEL FILL DOOR BLOCKER LATCH
REMOVAL.............................53
INSTALLATION.........................53
FUEL FILL DOOR BLOCKER LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL.............................53
INSTALLATION.........................53
FUEL FILL DOOR BLOCKER LOCKOUT LINK
REMOVAL.............................53INSTALLATION.........................54
GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL.............................54
INSTALLATION.........................54
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
LUGGAGE RACK RISER
REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................56
LUGGAGE RACK CROSSBAR
REMOVAL.............................56
INSTALLATION.........................57
REAR QUARTER PANEL/FENDER AIR
EXHAUSTER
DESCRIPTION.........................57
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................58
ROOF JOINT MOLDING
REMOVAL.............................58
INSTALLATION.........................58
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL.............................59
INSTALLATION.........................59
SIDE VIEW MIRROR GLASS
REMOVAL.............................59
INSTALLATION.........................59
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL
Refer to (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), (Fig. 3), (Fig. 4) or (Fig.
5)for proper location of fasteners holding the molding
to the wheelhouse lip and rocker panels.
(1) Warm the affected stick on molding and body
metal to approximately 38É C (100É F) using a suit-
able heat lamp or heat gun.
(2) If equipped, remove pop rivets holding molding
edge to wheelhouse lip.(3) Pull stick on molding from painted surface.
(4) Remove adhesive tape residue from painted
surface of vehicle. Use a 3M Scotch-BriteŸ Molding
Adhesive and Stripe Removal Disc, or equivalent, to
clean adhesive residue from painted surfaces. These
products are available from automotive paint suppli-
ers. Refer to instructions supplied with the specific
product for proper usage.
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INTERIOR
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A-PILLAR LOWER EXTENSION TRIM
REMOVAL.............................74
INSTALLATION.........................74
A-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL.............................74
INSTALLATION.........................74
ASSIST HANDLE
REMOVAL.............................74
INSTALLATION.........................74
B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................74
INSTALLATION.........................75
B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................75
INSTALLATION.........................75
CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS
REMOVAL.............................75
INSTALLATION.........................76
COWL TRIM
REMOVAL.............................76
INSTALLATION.........................76
C-PILLAR TRIM
REMOVAL.............................77
INSTALLATION.........................77
DOOR SILL TRIM PLATE
REMOVAL.............................77
INSTALLATION.........................77
HEADLINER
REMOVAL.............................78
INSTALLATION.........................78
LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................78
INSTALLATION.........................78
LIFTGATE SILL PLATE
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
QUARTER TRIM BOLSTER
REMOVAL.............................79INSTALLATION.........................79
RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................79
INSTALLATION.........................79
LEFT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
REAR HEADER TRIM
REMOVAL.............................80
INSTALLATION.........................80
REAR HVAC LOUVER
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................81
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL.............................81
INSTALLATION.........................82
SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE
REMOVAL.............................82
INSTALLATION.........................82
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL.............................82
INSTALLATION.........................82
SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
FLOOR CONSOLE TRAY
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
FLOOR CONSOLE TRAY - BRACKET
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL.............................83
INSTALLATION.........................83
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REAR HVAC LOUVER
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (C-4755), pry edge of louver
from bezel.
(2) Remove HVAC louver from bezel.
(3) Using a trim stick, pry lower edge of HVAC
bezel away from headlining (Fig. 12).
(4) Remove louver from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place bezel in position in HVAC duct opening.
(2) Push inward on bezel until clips snap in place.
Verify that all four clips have been engaged to the
bezel and that the bezel is flush to the headlining
(3) Position HVAC louver to bezel.
(4) Snap both ends of the louver into HVAC bezel.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) If equipped, disconnect mirror harness connec-
tor (Fig. 13).
(2) Loosen the mirror base set screw (Fig. 14).
(3) Slide the mirror base upward and off the
bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the mirror base at the bracket and
slide it downward onto the support bracket.
(2) Tighten the setscrew 1 N´m (15 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) If equipped, connect mirror harness connector.
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear header trim cover.
(2) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(3) Remove second row seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.
(4) Remove bolt attaching second row seat belt,
anchor to quarter on short wheel base vehicle.
(5) Disengage hidden clips attaching trim to D-pil-
lar.
(6) Remove D-pillar trim panel from D-pillar.
(7) Disconnect speaker wire connector, if equipped.
(8) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in trim panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(9) Remove D-pillar trim from vehicle.
Fig. 12 REAR HVAC LOUVER
1 - HEVAC DUCT
2 - REAR HEVAC LOUVER
3 - HEADLINING
4 - CLIP
Fig. 13 REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY
1 - HEADLINER
2 - WIRE COVER
3 - MIRROR
4 - MIRROR ASSEMBLY
5 - WIRE CONNECTOR
6 - WINDSHIELD
Fig. 14 REAR VIEW MIRROR
1 - MIRROR
2 - WINDSHIELD
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STATIONARY GLASS
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WINDSHIELD
DESCRIPTION........................108
WARNING
WINDSHIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....108
REMOVAL............................108
INSTALLATION........................109
SLIDING DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL............................110INSTALLATION........................110
QUARTER WINDOW
REMOVAL............................111
INSTALLATION........................111
REAR DOOR GLASS
REMOVAL............................111
INSTALLATION........................111
WINDSHIELD
DESCRIPTION
The windshield is attached to the window frame
with urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive is
applied cold and seals the surface area between the
window opening and the glass. The primer adheres
the urethane adhesive to the windshield.
It is difficult to salvage a windshield during the
removal operation. The windshield is part of the
structural support for the roof. The urethane bonding
used to secure the windshield to the fence is difficult
to cut or clean from any surface. If the moldings are
set in urethane, it would also be unlikely they could
be salvaged. Before removing the windshield, check
the availability of the windshield and moldings from
the parts supplier.
WARNING
WINDSHIELD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION.
IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE
ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE
WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN
AN ACCIDENT.
URETHANE ADHESIVES ARE APPLIED AS A SYS-
TEM. USE GLASS CLEANER, GLASS PREP SOL-
VENT, GLASS PRIMER, PVC (VINYL) PRIMER AND
PINCH WELD (FENCE) PRIMER PROVIDED BY THE
ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER. IF NOT, STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY COULD BE COMPROMISED.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER DOES NOT RECOMMEND
GLASS ADHESIVE BY BRAND. TECHNICIANS
SHOULD REVIEW PRODUCT LABELS AND TECHNI-
CAL DATA SHEETS, AND USE ONLY ADHESIVESTHAT THEIR MANUFACTURES WARRANT WILL
RESTORE A VEHICLE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FMVSS 212. TECHNICIANS SHOULD ALSO INSURE
THAT PRIMERS AND CLEANERS ARE COMPATIBLE
WITH THE PARTICULAR ADHESIVE USED.
BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANU-
FACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME
SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE
AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
VAPORS THAT ARE EMITTED FROM THE URE-
THANE ADHESIVE OR PRIMER COULD CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY. USE THEM IN A WELL-VENTI-
LATED AREA.
SKIN CONTACT WITH URETHANE ADHESIVE
SHOULD BE AVOIDED. PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN WORKING WITH GLASS.
CAUTION: Protect all painted and trimmed surfaces
from coming in contact with urethane or primers.
Be careful not to damage painted surfaces when
removing moldings or cutting urethane around
windshield.
REMOVAL
WINDSHIELD REMOVAL ± EXTERIOR METHOD
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.
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror.
(2) Remove windshield wiper arms.
(3) Remove cowl cover.
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(4) Remove A-pillar trim panels.
(5) Place protective covers over instrument panel
and hood.
(6) Remove windshield molding. Using pliers, pull
outward on molding at the bottom of A-pillars.
(7) 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.
(8) 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) Place protective covers over instrument panel
and hood.
(5) 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.
(6) 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).
(15) Clean access urethane from exterior with
MopartSuper Kleen or equivalent.
Fig. 1 CUT URETHANE AROUND WINDSHIELD
1 - COLD KNIFE
2 - WINDSHIELD
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WINDSHIELD (Continued)
(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 A-pillar trim panels.
(18) Install cowl cover and wipers.
(19) Install inside rear view mirror.
(20) 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).
(4) Install interior trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(5) Verify alignment and flushness.
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
2-6mmBEAD OF BUTYL TAPE
3 - BODY SIDE/SLIDING DOOR GLASS
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WINDSHIELD (Continued)
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FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................113
INSTALLATION........................113
FRONT DOOR OUTER BELT MOLDING
REMOVAL............................113
INSTALLATION........................113
FRONT DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................114INSTALLATION........................114
SLIDING DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL............................115
INSTALLATION........................115
FRONT DOOR INNER BELT MOLDING
REMOVAL............................115
INSTALLATION........................115
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door frame closeout moldings.
(2) Pull weatherstrip from glass run channel at
rear of door frame, working from the bottom to the
top.
(3) Disengage clip attaching weatherstrip to door
frame.
(4) Pull weatherstrip from lip along top of door
frame (Fig. 1).
(5) Remove door trim panel.
(6) Remove door speaker, if equipped.
(7) Remove watershed as necessary to gain access
to screw attaching front lower corner of glass run
weatherstrip to inner door panel.
(8) Remove screw attaching glass run weatherstrip
to inner door panel.
(9) Remove inner belt weatherstrip.
(10) Pull weatherstrip from front glass run chan-
nel.
(11) Remove glass run weatherstrip from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position glass run weatherstrip on vehicle (Fig.
1).
(2) Push weatherstrip into front glass run channel.
(3) Install screw attaching glass run weatherstrip
to inner door panel.
(4) Install inner belt weatherstrip.
(5) Install watershed.(6) Push weatherstrip groove onto lip along top of
door frame.
(7) Engage clip into slot in door frame.
(8) Push weatherstrip into channel at rear of door
frame, working from the top to bottom.
(9) Install door frame closeout moldings.
(10) Install door speaker, if equipped.
(11) Install door trim panel.
FRONT DOOR OUTER BELT
MOLDING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the side view 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.
1).
(5) Remove belt molding from door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place belt molding in position on door (Fig. 1).
NOTE: Make sure end of applique is against outer
belt.
(2) Engage interlocking lip at the base of the
inward edge of the belt molding on door panel.
(3) Install door trim panel.
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OPERATION - DUAL ZONE
²The two slide controls enable continuously vari-
able proportioning of the conditioned air.
²The mode control knob enables continuously
variable proportioning of air flow between modes and
has detents adjacent to each icon.
²The blower control provides four separate speeds
and an Off position.
²When the heater-A/C system is off, the HVAC
computer closes the recirculation door to prevent out-
side air from entering the passenger compartment.
²Interior air may be recirculated to speed up
heating or cooling in all modes except defrost and
mix by pressing the Recirculate button on the A/C-
heater control.
²To reduce humidity for rapid defogging, the A/C
compressor runs automatically in modes from ªmixº
to full defrost when outside temperatures are above
freezing.
²Air conditioning is available in any mode by
pressing the snowflake, A/C on/off button.
OPERATION - MANUAL THREE ZONE
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
²Primary control of the rear heater-A/C system is
on the instrument panel. This control allows the
driver to set the rear compartment fan speed, to turn
the rear heater-A/C system off, or to give control to
the intermediate seat occupants by switching to the
Rear position. When the rear heater-A/C system is
controlled from the instrument panel, rear air tem-
perature is based on the driver-side temperature con-
trol position, and the mode (floor or overhead air) is
based on the front control's mode position.
²The mode control knob enables continuously
variable proportioning of air flow between modes but
has detents adjacent to each icon.
²The blower control provides four separate speeds
and an Off position. When the heater-A/C system is
off, the HVAC computer closes the recirculation door
to prevent outside air from entering the passenger
compartment.
²Interior air may be recirculated to speed up
heating or cooling in all modes except defrost and
mix by pressing the Recirculate button on the control
panel.
²To reduce humidity for rapid defogging the A/C
compressor runs automatically in modes from ªmix'
to full defrost when outside temperatures are above
freezing.
²Air conditioning is available in any mode by
pressing the snowflake, A/C on/off, button.
REAR CONTROL PANEL
With the rear control active, temperature selection
dictates the air distribution mode (floor or overhead
air) of the rear unit: a cool temperature setting
directs flow to the overhead outlets and a warm tem-
perature setting to the floor.
OPERATION - THREE ZONE ATC
Comfort temperature or perceived temperature is
affected by air flow, sun levels on exposed skin, etc. The
air temperature may be higher or lower than the com-
fort temperature. Two infrared sensors in the instru-
ment panel center stack measure the temperature of
the occupants to determine their comfort level relative
to the selected comfort temperature. The integral
HVAC computer adjusts temperature and air flow rates
to maintain the customer-perceived comfort tempera-
ture. The air temperature in the passenger compart-
ment may be slightly higher or lower than the comfort
temperature at any time. For instance, on sunny sum-
mer days the air flow will probably be cooler than the
comfort temperature; on cold or cloudy days and at
night it will probably be slightly warmer. Infrared
Three-Zone Temperature Control provides side-to-side
and front-to-rear variations in comfort temperature set-
tings. The Infrared Three-Zone Automatic Temperature
Control fan provides a continuously variable air flow
rate to meet occupant comfort requirements.
FRONT CONTROL PANEL
²AUTO HI/LO± This system features two sets of
automatic control logic that allow either a rapid cool-
down rate or a somewhat slower cool-down rate with
less fan noise. HI-AUTO controls the system to reach
its assigned temperature quickly with a higher fan
speed. LO-AUTO controls the system to reach its
assigned temperature somewhat slower with less fan
noise. Both modes will automatically engage auto
recirculation.
²DE-FROST± The defrost function is active
when the rear window defogger function is active or
when the defog/defrost mode is selected.
²RECIRC± The RECIRC button will close the
air inlet door. If the system is in auto recirc (indica-
tor being displayed automatically), pressing the man-
ual recirc button will disable the auto recirc function
until one of the auto keys are pressed or the ignition
is cycled. If Auto HI/LO is pressed while manual
recirc is active, manual recirc will be deactivated.
²REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER± Pushing the
button sends a PCI bus message to the Intelligent
Power Module which controls the Rear Window
Defogger and side view mirror (if equipped) circuitry.
The defogger function will be active for 10 minutes
and can be turned off by a switch press. The defogger
will function while the control is in the ON mode.
RSHEATING & AIR CONDITIONING24-5
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued)