Dodge RAM 1500 1998 Owner's Manual page 2296

DR
BODY
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WATER LEAKS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIND NOISE
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BODY
LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEAT STAKING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PLASTIC BODY
PANEL REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BUZZ, SQUEAK
& RATTLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
SPECIFICATIONS - TORQUE
BODY
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED BREATHING
FILTER WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN
A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
• AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH
PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL – BASED CLEANING
SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
• DO NOT STAND UNDER A HOISTED VEHICLE
THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SUPPORTED ON SAFETY
STANDS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: When holes must be drilled or punched
in an inner body panel, verify depth of space to the
outer body panel, electrical wiring, or other compo-
nents. Damage to vehicle can result.
• Do not weld exterior panels unless combustible
material on the interior of vehicle is removed from
the repair area. Fire or hazardous conditions, can
result.
• Always have a fire extinguisher ready for use
when welding.
• Disconnect the negative (-) cable clamp from
the battery when servicing electrical components
that are live when the ignition is OFF. Damage to
electrical system can result.
BODY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page
. . . 1 TAILGATE
DOOR - FRONT
. 1 DOORS - REAR
. . . 2 EXTERIOR
HOOD
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INTERIOR
. . 3 PAINT
SEATS
STATIONARY GLASS
WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS
BODY STRUCTURE
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on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can result.
vents on painted or upholstered surfaces. Damage
to finish or color can result.
when servicing interior trim. Plastic panels can
break.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WATER LEAKS
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.
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.
SPECIAL TOOLS
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• Do not use abrasive chemicals or compounds
• Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning sol-
• Do not hammer or pound on plastic trim panel
Water leaks can be caused by poor sealing,
Overcompensating
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on door or glass