The painted surface of the body panel to be covered by a decal must be smooth and completely cured before decal
can be applied. Ripples and feather edging will read through if surface is not properly prepared. Clean all residue
from surface.

1. Peel paper backing away from decal exposing adhesive back of decal.

2. Apply soap solution liberally to adhesive back of decal.

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3. Apply soap solution liberally to body panel surface.

4. Place decal into position on body panel. Smooth out wrinkles by pulling lightly on edges of decal until it lays flat

on painted surface.

5. Push air pockets from under decal to the perimeter of the panel from the center of the decal out.

6. Squeegee soap solution and air bubbles from behind decal from the center of the panel out using a body putty

applicator squeegee.

7. Small air or water bubbles under decal can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out.

PLATES-EXTERIOR NAME

REMOVAL

NOTE: Exterior nameplates are attached to body panels with adhesive tape.

1. Apply a length of masking tape on the body, parallel to the top edge of the nameplate to use as a guide, if

necessary.

2. If temperature is below 21°C (70°F) warm emblem with a heat lamp or gun. Do not exceed 52°C (120°F) when

heating emblem.

3. Insert a plastic trim stick or a hard wood wedge behind the emblem to separate the adhesive backing from the

body.

4. Clean adhesive residue from body with MOPAR

Super Clean solvent or equivalent.

INSTALLATION

1. Remove carrier from adhesive tape on back of emblem.

2. Position emblem properly on body.

3. Press emblem firmly to body with palm of hand.

4. If temperature is below 21°C (70°F) warm emblem with a heat lamp or gun to assure adhesion. Do not exceed

52°C (120°F) when heating emblem.

MIRROR-OUTSIDE REARVIEW

REMOVAL

1. Partially remove the door trim panel to gain access

to the mirror fasteners. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR
- FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)

2. Disconnect the electrical connector (3), if equipped.

3. Remove the nuts (2) and remove the mirror (1).

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INSTALLATION

1. Install the mirror (1) and install the nuts (2).

2. Tighten the nuts to 7 N·m (60 in. lbs.).

3. Connect the electrical connector (3).

4. Install the door trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/

DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)

GLASS-OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR

REMOVAL

WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION WHEN SERVICING THE MIRROR ASSEMBLY.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY FROM BROKEN GLASS.

1. Carefully pull/pry the broken glass holder from the mirror assembly.

2. Disconnect the heated mirror electrical connectors from the terminals on the mirror glass holder, if equipped.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: It is important to make sure the motor is square to the glass holder (attaching fingers) prior to
glass holder attachment, otherwise the glass holder could be installed incorrectly causing poor retention
and possible repeat failure.

1. Position the new mirror glass holder to the mirror assembly.

NOTE: Position the mirror glass holder so that the moisture drain hole on the mirror glass holder assembly
is facing downward.

2. Align the mirror glass holder’s attaching fingers to the mirror motor housing.

NOTE: Ensure that the protective rubber cover of the mirror motor housing is positioned correctly around
the bottom of the fingers area.

3. Using one hand, firmly press the mirror glass holder assembly into place while at the same time supporting the

housing assembly from the backside with the other hand.

NOTE: Pressure must be applied equally over the center portion of the mirror to engage the mirror glass
holder’s attaching fingers to the corresponding fingers on the housing assembly. One or more clicks may
be heard when finger engagement takes place.

4. Verify retention of the mirror glass holder assembly by gently pulling outward on the mirror glass holder.

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PANEL-COWL TOP

REMOVAL

1. Open the hood and remove the wiper arm nuts (3)

and wiper arms (2). (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - REMOVAL)

2. Remove the two rear screws (1) and the five front

screws (5).

3. Remove the cowl grille (4).

INSTALLATION

1. Install the grille (4) and install the front and rear

screws (1 & 5).

2. Install the wiper arms (2) and install the nuts (3).

(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/
WIPER ARMS - INSTALLATION)

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