Rear Extension Removal; Installation; Rear Bumper Removal; Standard Procedure - Frame Service - Chrysler Vehicle User Manual

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REAR EXTENSION
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the screws attaching the bumper
extension to the bumper (Fig. 3).
(2) Separate the extension from the bumper.
Fig. 3 REAR BUMPER COMPONENTS
1 - BODY
2 - CROSSMEMBER
3 - FRAME
4 - REAR BUMPER
5 - REAR BUMPER
6 - BRACE
7 - REAR BUMPER EXTENSION

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the extension on the bumper.
(2) Install the screws attaching the bumper exten-
sion to the bumper.
REAR BUMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the bolt attaching the bumper to frame
rail. (Fig. 3)
(2) If equipped, remove the rear tow eye/hook.
(Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/REAR
TOW HOOK - REMOVAL)
(3) Disconnect the rear fog lamp electrical connec-
tor, if equipped.
(4) Remove the nuts attaching the bumper to the
rear frame crossmember.
(5) Separate the bumper from the vehicle.
FRAME & BUMPERS
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the bumper on the vehicle.
(2) Install the nuts attaching the bumper to the
rear frame crossmemberand tighten to 67 N·m (50
ft.lbs.).
(3) If equipped, install the rear tow eye/hook.
(Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/FRAME/REAR
TOW HOOK - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the bolt attaching the bumper to frame
rail and tighten to 67 N·m (50 ft.lbs.).
(5) Connect the rear fog lamp electrical connectors,
if equipped.
FRAME

STANDARD PROCEDURE - FRAME SERVICE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN GRIND-
ING OR WELDING METAL, SERIOUS EYE INJURY
CAN RESULT. BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH FRAME
REPAIR INVOLVING GRINDING OR WELDING, VER-
IFY THAT VEHICLE FUEL SYSTEM IS NOT LEAKING
OR IN CONTACT WITH REPAIR AREA, PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT. DO NOT ALLOW OPEN
FLAME TO CONTACT PLASTIC BODY PANELS.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION
WELDED FRAME COMPONENTS ARE REPLACED,
100% PENETRATION WELD MUST BE ACHIEVED
DURING INSTALLATION. IF NOT, DANGEROUS
OPERATING CONDITIONS CAN RESULT. STAND
CLEAR OF CABLES OR CHAINS ON PULLING
EQUIPMENT DURING
OPERATIONS, PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
DO NOT VENTURE UNDER A HOISTED VEHICLE
THAT IS NOT SUPPORTED ON SAFETY STANDS,
PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not reuse damaged fasteners, quality
of repair would be suspect. Do not drill holes in top
or bottom frame rail flanges, frame rail failure can
result. Do Not use softer than Grade 3 bolts to
replace production fasteners, loosening or failure
can result. When using heat to straighten frame
components do not exceed 566°C (1050°F), metal
fatigue can result. Welding the joints around riveted
cross members and frame side rails can weaken
frame.
FRAME STRAIGHTENING
When necessary, a conventional frame that is bent
or twisted can be straightened by application of heat.
The temperature must not exceed 566°C (1050°F).
13 - 3
CAN RESULT. WHEN
FRAME STRAIGHTENING