Dodge ZB 2005 Service Manual page 965

23 - 54 EXTERIOR
FRONT FENDER (Continued)
1 - FENDER INNER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
2 - SPRING NUT
3 - FRONT OF DASH PANEL
(3) Using a heat gun, heat attachment area to at
least 121°C (250°F) to soften adhesive attaching
fender support to frame.
(4) Using a flat blade scraper, cut adhesive from
between fender support and frame.
(5) Remove the fender support.
INSTALLATION
Fender Support
CAUTION: Clean only the area of the frame where
the old adhesive is present or corrosion resistance
may be compromised.
(1) Using a 3M Purple Scotch-Brite™ Clean &
Strip XT Disc or equivalent, clean adhesive residue
from frame.
NOTE: Do not apply adhesive close to the inboard
edge of the fender support when installed. Avoid
unsightly "squeeze out".
(2) Using a structural adhesive suitable for bond-
ing carbon fiber to steel, apply adhesive bead 10 - 15
mm (3/8 in. to 5/8 in.) to the bonding surfaces on
frame from front to rear in the locations indicated.
(Fig. 31)
NOTE: Adhesive will begin to harden in approxi-
mately 3 1 ⁄ minutes of first application.
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Fig. 30 FENDER INNER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
4 - WINDSHIELD SURROUND COMPLETE FRAME
5 - FRAME ASSEMBLY
(3) Install the fender support and align with
marks made previously.
(4) Install and tighten the nut to 17 N·m (13 ft.
lbs.).
(5) Install the center screw and tighten to 17 N·m
(13 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install the front screw and tighten to 17 N·m
(13 ft. lbs.).
(7) Check for air gaps in adhesive.
Fender
(1) Install the fender and loosely install the fasten-
ers.
(2) Tighten the upper bolts to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.)
using the sequence shown. (Fig. 32)
(3) Install new rivets securing the fender to the
support bracket.
(4) Tighten the fender
screws.
(5) Tighten the screw securing the fender to the
cowl.
(6) Tighten the nuts attaching the fender to the
front of dash panel to 5 N·m (45 in. lbs.).
(7) Tighten the rear fender to sill bolt to 5 N·m (45
in. lbs.).
(8) Tighten the rear fender screw.
(9) Install the fender grille and install the upper
screw attaching the grille to the fender.
(10) Install the lower grille screw at the sill.
(11) Install the door hinge cover and install the
three screws to the fender.
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