Page 4553 of 5267
PA I N T
SPECIFICATIONS
PA I N T C O D E S
CAUTION: Due to possible late model change of paint colors, always check each vehicle for its paint
code(s) (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFORMATION/VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL - DESCRIPTION)
or (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFORMATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION) and (Refer to 23 -
BODY/PAINT/PAINT CODE - DESCRIPTION).
EXTERIOR COLORS
EXTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER CODE
Inferno Red Crystal Pearlcoat ARH/ARJ
Flame Red Clearcoat PR4
Light Khaki Clearcoat AJC
Atlantic Blue Pearlcoat ZBJ
Patriot Blue Pearlcoat WBT/WB7
Bright Silver Metallic Clearcoat WSB/WS2
Mineral Gray Metallic Clearcoat CDM
Black Clearcoat DX8
Bright White Clearcoat GW7
INTERIOR COLORS
INTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER CODE
Medium Slate Gray D5
Khaki J3
Page 4554 of 5267
PA I N T C O D E
DESCRIPTION
Exterior vehicle body color(s) are identified on the Vehicle Certification Label (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE
INFORMATION/VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL - DESCRIPTION) or the Body CodePlate (Refer to VEHICLE
DATA/VEHICLE INFORMATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION).
The first digit of the paint code listed on the vehicle indicates the sequence of application, i.e.: P = primary coat, Q
= secondary coat. The color names provided in the Paint and Trim Code Description chart are the same color
names used on most repair product containers (Refer to 23 - BODY/PAINT - SPECIFICATIONS).
Page 4555 of 5267
BASECOAT/CLEARCOAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION
The original equipment paint finish is a multi step process that involves cleaning, applying electro de-position
(E-coat), anti-chip primer, basecoat, and clearcoat steps.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals, abrasive compounds or harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on the painted surfaces of a vehicle. Failure to follow this caution can result in damage to vehicle finish.
On most vehicles a two-part paint application (basecoat/clearcoat) is used. Color paint that is applied to primer is
called basecoat. A clear coat paint is then applied to protect the basecoatfrom ultraviolet light and to provide a
durable high-gloss finish.
Page 4556 of 5267

PA I N T T O U C H - U P
DESCRIPTION
If the painted metal surface of a vehicle becomes scratched or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as pos-
sible to avoid corrosion.
WARNING: Use an OSHA approved respirator and safety glasses when sprayingpaint or solvents in a con-
fined area. Failure to follow this warning may result in possible personalinjury or death.
When repairing painted metal surfaces, for best results, use MOPAR
Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and
Clear Top Coat (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFORMATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION) for
Body Code Plate information.
STANDARD PROCEDURE
PA I N T T O U C H - U P
1. Scrape any loose paint and corrosion from inside the scratch or chip.
WARNING: Avoid prolonged skin contact with petroleum or alcohol–based cleaning solvents. Failure to fol-
low this warning can result in possible personal injury or death.
2. Clean affected area with MOPAR
Tar/Road Oil Remover or equivalent, and allow to dry.
3. Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat of filler/primer. Do notoverlap primer onto good surface finish.
The applicator brush should be wet enough to puddle-fill the scratch or chip without running. Do not stroke brush
applicator on body surface. Allow the filler/primer to dry hard.
4. Cover the filler/primer with color touch-up paint. Do not overlap touch-up color onto the original color coat around
the scratch or chip. Butt the new color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke applicator brush on body
surface. Allow touch-up paint to dry hard.
5. On vehicles without clearcoat, the touch-up color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and polished with
rubbing compound.
6. On vehicles with clearcoat, apply clear top coat to touch-up paint with the same technique as described in Step
4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard. If desired, the clearcoat can be lightlyfinesse sanded (1500 grit) and polished
with rubbing compound.
Page 4557 of 5267
FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING AND POLISHING
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION: Do not remove more than 0.5 mils of clearcoat finish when sanding,hand buffing or polishing.
Basecoat paint must retain clearcoat for durability.
CAUTION: If the finish has been finesse sanded in the past, it cannot be repeated. Failure to follow this
caution can result in damage to vehicle finish.
NOTE: Finesse sanding should only be performed by a trained automotive paint technician.
Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in a clearcoat or single-stage finish can be reduced with light finesse
sanding, hand buffing and polishing. Use a Paint Thickness Gauge #PR-ETG-2X or equivalent to determine
clearcoat or single-stage paint thickness before and after the repair.
Page 4558 of 5267

page page
SEATS
WARNING
WARNINGS - RESTRAINT SYSTEM . . ....... 222
CENTER SEAT
REMOVAL ................................... 223
INSTALLATION .............................. 224
CENTER ARMREST / SEAT BACK
REMOVAL ................................... 225
INSTALLATION .............................. 225
CENTER SEAT BACK INERTIA HINGE COVER
REMOVAL ................................... 226
INSTALLATION .............................. 227
CENTER SEAT BACK HINGE
REMOVAL ................................... 228
INSTALLATION .............................. 230
CENTER SEAT BACK LID
REMOVAL ................................... 232
INSTALLATION .............................. 232
CENTER SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL ................................... 233
INSTALLATION .............................. 233
CENTER SEAT CUSHION COVER
REMOVAL ................................... 234
INSTALLATION .............................. 234
HEADREST
REMOVAL ................................... 235
INSTALLATION .............................. 235
HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL ................................... 236
INSTALLATION .............................. 236
SEAT - FRONT
REMOVAL ................................... 237
INSTALLATION .............................. 238
SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER - FRONT
REMOVAL ................................... 240
INSTALLATION .............................. 240
LUMBAR SUPPORT HANDLE/BEZEL
REMOVAL ................................... 241INSTALLATION .............................. 241
SEAT CUSHION / COVER - FRONT
REMOVAL ................................... 243
INSTALLATION .............................. 243
SEAT RISER - FRONT
REMOVAL ................................... 244
INSTALLATION .............................. 244
SEAT - REAR
REMOVAL ................................... 245
INSTALLATION .............................. 246
SEAT BACK - REAR
REMOVAL ................................... 247
INSTALLATION .............................. 247
SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER - REAR
REMOVAL ................................... 248
INSTALLATION .............................. 248
SEAT CUSHION / COVER - REAR
REMOVAL ................................... 249
INSTALLATION .............................. 249
SEAT CUSHION FRAME - REAR
REMOVAL ................................... 250
INSTALLATION .............................. 250
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LID
REMOVAL ................................... 251
INSTALLATION .............................. 251
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL ................................... 252
INSTALLATION .............................. 252
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN COVERING
REMOVAL ................................... 253
INSTALLATION .............................. 253
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LATCH
REMOVAL ................................... 254
INSTALLATION .............................. 254
SEAT BACK REAR - FOOTMANS LOOP
BRACKETS
REMOVAL ................................... 255
INSTALLATION .............................. 255
Page 4559 of 5267

SEATS
WARNING
WARNINGS - RESTRAINT SYSTEM
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, during and following any seat beltorchildrestraintanchor
service, carefully inspect all seat belts, buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors
for proper installation, operation, or damage. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any
belt that is twisted. Tighten any loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or ineffective buckle
or retractor. Replace any belt that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child
restraint anchor or the unit to which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to
repair a seat belt or child restraint component. Always replace damaged orineffective seat belt and child
restraint components with the correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the DaimlerChrysler
Mopar
Parts Catalog.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental
restraint system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column,airbag, seat belt tensioner, impact
sensor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
(ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diag-
nosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the
proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death on vehicles equipped with airbags, before performing any
welding operations disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground)cable and disconnect all wire har-
ness connectors from the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). Failure totake the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment and other possible damage to the supplemental restraint system cir-
cuits and components.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, do not attempt to dismantle an airbag unit or tamper with its
inflator. Do not puncture, incinerate, or bring into contact with electricity. Do not store at temperatures
exceeding 93° C (200° F). An airbag inflator unit may contain sodium azide and potassium nitrate. These
materials are poisonous and extremely flammable. Contact with acid, water, or heavy metals may produce
harmful and irritating gases (sodium hydroxide is formed in the presence of moisture) or combustible com-
pounds. An airbag inflator unit may also contain a gas canister pressurizedtoover2500psi.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, when handling a seat belt tensioner retractor, proper care
should be exercised to keep fingers out from under the retractor cover and away from the seat belt webbing
where it exits from the retractor cover.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, replace all restraint system components only with parts spec-
ified in the DaimlerChrysler Mopar
Parts Catalog. Substitute parts may appear interchangeable, but internal
differences may result in inferior occupant protection.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, the fasteners, screws, and bolts originally used for the
restraint system components must never be replaced with any substitutes.These fasteners have special
coatings and are specifically designed for the restraint system. Any timea new fastener is needed, replace
it with the correct fasteners provided in the service package or specifiedin the DaimlerChrysler Mopar
Parts Catalog.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, when a steering column has an airbag unit attached, never
place the column on the floor or any other surface with the steering wheel orairbag unit face down.
Page 4560 of 5267
CENTER SEAT
REMOVAL
1. Before proceeding with the following repair proce-
dure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS - WARNING)
NOTE: Do not reuse the seat fasteners, always
replace with new ones.
2. Remove and discard the front bolts (4).
3. Position the seats forward, remove the rear bolts
(2) and discard.
4. Disconnect the 12v power supply electrical connec-
tor (3 - if equipped).
5. Fold the seat backs forward and roll the seat
assembly (1) back in the vehicle.
6. Remove the nuts (2 and 4) attaching the center
seat (1) to the drivers seat and the passenger seat
and discard.
7. Remove the nuts (4) attaching the center seat (2)
to the drivers seat (3) and the passenger seat in
the rear of the seat and discard.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector (1 - if
equipped).
9. Roll the seat assembly forward and remove the
center seat portion.