Body Components; Interior Trim Panels; Diagnosis And Testing; Water Leaks - Dodge 2000 DURANGO Service Manual

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FLOOR CONSOLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
FLOOR CARPET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
FLOOR CARGO STORAGE DOOR. . . . . . . . . . . . 64
REARVIEW MIRROR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
REARVIEW MIRROR SUPPORT BRACKET . . . . . 64
SUNVISOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
COAT HOOK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
OVERHEAD ASSIST HANDLE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
HEADLINER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
ADJUSTMENTS
HOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
HOOD LATCH STRIKER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
HOOD LATCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

BODY COMPONENTS

DESCRIPTION
Exterior sheet metal components make up the
exterior of the vehicle. Some exterior metal systems
are welded assemblies, such as doors and hoods.
Some exterior trim items are made of composite.
OPERATION
The exterior is finished in various metal stampings
and composite moldings. These assemblies give the
vehicle a finished appearance and protect the occu-
pants from the elements. Some components are part
of the energy absorbing system used to protect the
occupants in collisions. The exterior sheet metal is
repairable and adjustable for fit and finish. Welded
and bonded component systems are adjustable as a
system. Trim components made of composite are
stamped with the type of material used. Daimler-
Chrysler uses various fasteners to retain trim items.
At times, it is not possible to remove trim items
without damaging the fastener. If it is not possible to
remove an item without damaging a component, cut
or break the fasteners and use new ones when
installing the component.

INTERIOR TRIM PANELS

CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove interior trim
panels/moldings without first removing the neces-
sary adjacent panels.
To avoid damaging the panels, ensure that all the
screws and clips are removed before attempting to
remove an interior trim panel/molding. Trim panels
are somewhat flexible but can be damaged if
handled improperly.
DOOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
LIFTGATE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
SPECIFICATIONS
WELD LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE LOCATIONS . . . . . . . 100
BODY SEALING LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
BODY GAP AND FLUSH MEASUREMENTS . . . . 117
BODY OPENING DIMENSIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
SPECIAL TOOLS
BODY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

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
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. Overcompensating
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.
VISUAL INSPECTION BEFORE WATER LEAK TESTS
Verify that floor and body plugs are in place, body
drains are clear, and body components are properly
aligned and sealed. If component alignment or seal-
ing is necessary, refer to the appropriate section of
this group for proper procedures.
WATER LEAK TESTS
WARNING: DO NOT USE ELECTRIC SHOP LIGHTS
OR TOOLS IN WATER TEST AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
When the conditions causing a water leak have
been determined, simulate the conditions as closely
as possible.
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on door or glass