Chrysler 300M Service Manual page 1351

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DESCRIPTION - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WATER LEAKS
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WIND NOISE
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PLASTIC BODY
PANEL REPAIR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
STANDARD PROCEDURE - HEAT STAKING
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIAL TOOLS
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DESCRIPTION - VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
Throughout this group,
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle family identifi-
cation code are used when describing a procedure
that is unique to that vehicle. Refer to Introduction
Group of this manual for detailed information on
vehicle identification. If a procedure is common to all
vehicles covered in this manual, no reference will be
made to a vehicle family code.
WARNING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
WARNING: USE A OSHA APPROVED BREATHING
FILTER WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR SOLVENTS IN
A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN
RESULT.
AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH PETRO-
LEUM OR ALCOHOL – BASED CLEANING SOL-
VENTS. 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-
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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references to the
DECKLID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DOOR - FRONT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DOORS - REAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
EXTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
INSTRUMENT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
INTERIOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
PAINT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
SEATS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
STATIONARY GLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
SUNROOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS
BODY STRUCTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
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 electri-
cal system can result.
Do not use abrasive chemicals or compounds on
painted surfaces. Damage to finish can result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on painted or upholstered surfaces. Damage to fin-
ish or color can result.
Do not hammer or pound on plastic trim panel
when servicing interior trim. Plastic panels can
break.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - WATER LEAKS
Water leaks can be caused by poor sealing,
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
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