Dodge Durango (HB). Manual - part 1408

PAINT CODE

DESCRIPTION

Exterior vehicle body colors are identified on the Vehicle Certification Label (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE
INFORMATION/VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL - DESCRIPTION). The first digit of the paint code listed on the
vehicle indicates the sequence of application, i.e.: P = primary coat, Q = secondary coat. The color names provided
in the Paint and Trim Code Description chart are the color names used on most repair product containers. (Refer to
23 - BODY/PAINT - SPECIFICATIONS)

PAINT TOUCH-UP

DESCRIPTION

When a painted metal surface has been scratched or chipped, it should be touched-up as soon as possible to avoid
corrosion. For best results, use MOPAR

Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch-Up Paints and Clear Top Coat.

WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SPRAYING PAINT OR
SOLVENTS IN A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

STANDARD PROCEDURE

1. Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside scratch or chip.

2. Clean affected area with MOPAR

Tar/Road Oil Remover or equivalent, and allow to dry.

3. Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good surface finish.

The applicator brush should be wet enough to puddle-fill the scratch or chip without running. Do not stroke brush
applicator on body surface. Allow the filler/primer to dry hard.

4. Cover the filler/primer with color touch-up paint. Do not overlap touch-up color onto the original color coat around

the scratch or chip. Butt the new color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke applicator brush on body
surface. Allow touch-up paint to dry hard.

5. On vehicles without clearcoat, the touch-up color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and polished with

rubbing compound.

6. On vehicles with clearcoat, apply clear top coat to touch-up paint with the same technique as described in Step

4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard. If desired, Step 5 can be performed on clear top coat.

WARNING: AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL – BASED CLEANING
SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT WITH PETROLEUM OR
ALCOHOL – BASED CLEANING SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.

FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING & POLISHING

DESCRIPTION

CAUTION: Do not remove more than 0.5 mils of clearcoat finish when sanding, hand buffing or polishing.
Basecoat paint must retain clearcoat for durability.

CAUTION: If the finish has been finesse sanded in the past, it cannot be repeated. Failure to follow this
caution can result in damage to vehicle finish.

NOTE: Finesse sanding should only be performed by a trained automotive paint technician.

Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in a clearcoat or single-stage finish can be reduced with light finesse
sanding, hand buffing and polishing. Use a Paint Thickness Gauge #PR-ETG-2X or equivalent to determine
clearcoat or single-stage paint thickness before and after the repair.

PAINT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SEATS

WARNING

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

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SEAT-FRONT

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

CUSHION/COVER-SEAT BACK - FRONT

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

SUPPORT-LUMBAR

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

CUSHION/COVER-CUSHION - FRONT

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

ADJUSTERS-FRONT

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

INSTALLATION

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RISER-FRONT

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

SEAT-SECOND ROW

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

CUSHION/COVER-SEAT BACK - SECOND ROW

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

CUSHION/COVER-CUSHION - SECOND ROW

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

SEAT-THIRD ROW

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

CUSHION/COVER-SEAT BACK - THIRD ROW

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

INSTALLATION

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

CUSHION/COVER-CUSHION - THIRD ROW

REMOVAL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

INSTALLATION

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SEAT-THIRD ROW 50/50 SPLIT

REMOVAL

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INSTALLATION

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SEATS

WARNING

RESTRAINT SYSTEM

WARNING: During and following any seat belt or child restraint anchor service, carefully inspect all seat
belts, buckles, mounting hardware, retractors, tether straps, and anchors for proper installation, operation,
or damage. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, or torn. Straighten any belt that is twisted. Tighten any
loose fasteners. Replace any belt that has a damaged or inoperative buckle or retractor. Replace any belt
that has a bent or damaged latch plate or anchor plate. Replace any child restraint anchor or the unit to
which the anchor is integral that has been bent or damaged. Never attempt to repair a seat belt or child
restraint component. Always replace damaged or faulty seat belt and child restraint components with the
correct, new and unused replacement parts listed in the DaimlerChrysler Mopar parts catalog. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supplemental restraint system before attempting
any steering wheel, steering column, airbag, occupant classification system, seat belt tensioner, impact sen-
sor, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
(ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before performing further diag-
nosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the supplemental restraint system. Failure to take the
proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury or death.

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WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, before performing any welding operations disconnect and
isolate the battery negative (ground) cable and disconnect all wire harness connectors from the airbag con-
trol module (acm). Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag deployment and
other possible damage to the supplemental restraint system circuits and components. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Replace all restraint system components only with parts specified in the DaimlerChrysler Mopar
parts catalog. Substitute parts may appear interchangeable, but internal differences may result in inferior
occupant protection. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: The fasteners, screws, and bolts originally used for the restraint system components must never
be replaced with any substitutes. These fasteners have special coatings and are specifically designed for
the restraint system. Any time a new fastener is needed, replace it with the correct fasteners provided in the
service package or specified in the DaimlerChrysler Mopar parts catalog. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: On vehicles equipped with the occupant classification system (ocs) do not hang any after mar-
ket devices from the front passengers seat back. Do not install a front drivers seat back cover with map
pocket onto the passenger seat. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: The Seat Weight Sensor is a sensitive, calibrated unit and must be handled carefully. Do not
drop or handle roughly. If dropped or damaged, replace with another sensor. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: The front passenger seat must be handled carefully as well. When removing the seat, be careful
when setting on floor not to drop. If dropped, the sensor may be inoperative. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions may result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: When the seat is on the floor, no one should sit in the front passenger seat. This uneven force
may damage the sensing ability of the seat weight sensors. If sat on and damaged, the sensor may be
inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

SEAT-FRONT

REMOVAL

1. Before proceeding with the following repair proce-

dure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS - WARNING)

WARNING: The Seat Weight Sensor is a sensitive,
calibrated unit and must be handled carefully. Do
not drop or handle roughly. If dropped or dam-
aged, replace with another sensor. Failure to fol-
low these instructions may result in personal
injury or death.

WARNING: The front passenger seat must be han-
dled carefully as well. When removing the seat, be
careful when setting on floor not to drop. If
dropped, the sensor may be inoperative. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in personal
injury or death.

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2. Move the seat forward to gain access to the rear bolts.

3. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.

4. Remove the cover and lower seat belt anchor (1).

5. Remove the two front (4) and three rear (2) bolts.

6. Disconnect the electrical connectors (3), if equipped, and remove the seat from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Before proceeding with the following repair proce-

dure, review all warnings and cautions. (Refer to
23 - BODY/SEATS - WARNING)

WARNING: When the seat is on the floor, no one
should sit in the front passenger seat. This uneven force may damage the sensing ability of the seat weight
sensors. If sat on and damaged, the sensor may be inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in personal injury or death.

2. Position the seat into the vehicle and connect the electrical connectors (3), if equipped.

3. Install the two front bolts (4) and three rear bolts (2).

4. Tighten the front inner bolt to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) then tighten the front outer bolt to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.).

5. Tighten the rear bolts to 47 N·m (35 ft. lbs.).

6. Install the lower seat belt anchor (1) and install the bolt.

7. Tighten the bolt to 39 N·m (29 ft. lbs.) and install the trim cover (1).

8. Do not reconnect the battery negative cable at this time. The supplemental restraint system verification test pro-

cedure should be performed following service of any supplemental restraint system component. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STANDARD PROCEDURE - VERIFICATION TEST).

9. Following successful completion of the supplemental restraint system verification test procedure, perform the

Occupant Classification System Verification Test using a scan tool. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS -
*OCS VERIFICATION TEST - VER 1)

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