Chrysler 1998 Voyager Service Manual page 1761

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
NOTE: If both hinges on one door are to be
replaced, remove and install one hinge completely
prior to beginning the second hinge.
REMOVAL
(1) Release front door latch and open door.
(2) Support door on suitable lifting device.
(3) Remove bolts holding front door to door hinge.
(4) Remove bolts holding hinge to pillar.
(5) Remove door hinge from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: When installing a new hinge, make sure
that the head of each hinge pin is fully seated into
the door hinge. Also, remove the plastic shipping
clip and replace it with the correct metal retaining
clip once the hinge pin is seated.
(1) Paint hinge prior to installation, if necessary.
(2) Position door hinge on vehicle.
(3) Install bolts to hold hinge to pillar.
(4) Install bolts to hold front door to door hinge.
(5) Align door to achieve equal spacing to sur-
rounding body panels. Panels should be flush across
all gaps.
(6) Verify door alignment and operation. Adjust as
necessary.
FRONT DOOR INNER BELT MOLDING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove door trim panel.
(2) Peel upper corner seals away form inner belt
molding to clear removal path.
(3) Pull inner belt molding upward to disengage
retaining channel in bottom of molding from door
panel flange (Fig. 17).
(4) Remove inner belt molding from vehicle.
Fig. 17 Front Door Inner Belt Molding
INSTALLATION
(1) Place inner belt molding in position on door.
(2) Push inner belt molding downward to engage
retaining channel onto door panel flange.
(3) Install upper corner seals in proper location.
(4) Install door trim panel.
FRONT DOOR LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove front door trim panel.
(2) Remove water shield as necessary to gain
access to the outside door handle.
(3) Roll door glass up.
(4) Through access hole at rear of inner door
panel, disengage wire connector from power door lock
motor, if equipped.
(5) Disengage clips holding linkage to door latch.
(6) Remove linkages from door latch.
(7) Remove screws holding door latch to door end
frame (Fig. 18).
(8) Remove door latch from door.
Fig. 18 Front Door Latch
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