Door CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2001 Service Manual

VISUAL INSPECTION
Sheet Molded Compound (SMC) and Resin Trans-
fer Molded (RTM), because they are composites, react
differently to impact that sheet metal does. Compos-
ite materials can mask the severity of an accident.
Adhesive bond lines, interior structure of the doors,
and steel structure need to be inspected carefully to
get a true damage assessment. Close inspection may
require partial removal of interior trim or inner pan-
els.
Identify the type of repair:
Puncture or Crack ± Damage that has penetrated
completely through the panel. Damage is confined to
one general area; a panel section is not required.
However, a backer panel, open fiberglass tape, or
matted material must be bonded from behind (Fig.
7).
PANEL SURFACE PREPARATION
If a body panel has been punctured, cracked, or
crushed, the damaged area must be removed from
the panel to achieve a successful repair. All spider
web cracks leading away from a damaged area must
be stopped or removed. To stop a running crack in a
SMC or RTM panel, drilla6mm(0.250 in.) hole at
the end of the crack farthest away from the damage.
If spider web cracks can not be stopped, the panel
would require replacement. The surfaces around the
damaged area should be stripped of paint and freed
from was and oil. Scuff surfaces around repair area
with 360 grit wet/dry sand paper, or equivalent, to
assure adhesion of epoxy repair materials.
PATCHING PANELS
An RTM or SMC panel that has extensive punc-
ture type damage can be repaired by cutting out the
damaged material (Fig. 8). Use a suitable reciprocat-
ing saw or cut off wheel to remove the section of the
SMC or RTM panel that is damaged. The piece cut
out can be used as a template to shape the new
patch. It is not necessary to have access to the back
of the panel to install a patch. Bevel edges of cutout
at 20 degrees to expose a larger bonding area on the
outer side. This will allow for an increased reinforce-
ment areas.
PANEL PATCH FABRICATIONS
A patch can be fabricated from any rigid fiberglass
panel that has comparable contour with the repair
area. discard SMC or RTM panels. Lift gates and
fenders can be used to supply patch material. If
existing material is not available or compatible, a
patch can be constructed with epoxy and reinforce-
ment mesh (dry wall tape). Perform the following
operation if required:
(1) Cover waxed paper or plastic with adhesive
backed nylon mesh (dry wall tape) larger than the
patch required (Fig. 9).
(2) Tape waxed paper or plastic sheet with mesh to
a surface that has a compatible contour to the repair
area.
(3) Apply a liberal coat of epoxy adhesive over the
reinforcement mesh (Fig. 9). If necessary apply a sec-
ond or third coat of epoxy and mesh after firs coat
has cured. The thickness of the patch should be the
same as the repair area.
(4) After patch has cured, peel waxed paper or
plastic from the back of the patch.
Fig. 7 Damage Component
1 - PUNCTURE
Fig. 8 DAMAGED PANEL CUTOUT AND PATCH
1 - CUTOUT
2 - DAMAGED BODY PANEL
3 - 4MM (0.160 IN.) HOLES
4 - PATCH CUT TO SIZE
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(4) Allow the repaired area to cool and verify the
repair.
(5) Install trim panel.
SPECIFICATIONS
BODY LUBRICATION SPECIFICATIONS
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS
Body mechanisms and linkages should be
inspected, cleaned, and lubricated, as required, to
maintain ease of operation and to provide protectionagainst rust and wear. When performing other under
hood services, the hood latch release mechanism and
safety catch should be inspected, cleaned, and lubri-
cated. During the winter season, external door lock
cylinders should be lubricated to assure proper oper-
ation when exposed to water and ice.
Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts
concerned should be wiped clean to remove dust and
grit. If necessary, a suitable solvent can be used to
clean the item to be lubricated. After lubricating a
component, any excess oil or grease should be
removed.
LUBRICANT APPLICATION
DOOR LOCK CYLINDERS
(1) Apply a small amount of lubricant directly into
the lock cylinder.
(2) Apply a small amount of lubricant to the key.
(3) Insert key into lock cylinder and cycle the
mechanism from the locked to the unlocked position.
NOTE: Do not add more lubricant.
(4) Cycle the lock cylinder mechanism several
times to allow the lubricant to flow throughout the
cylinder.
(5) Wipe all lubricant from exterior of lock cylinder
and key.
ALL OTHER BODY MECHANISMS
(1) Clean component as described above.
(2) Apply specified lubricant to all pivoting and
sliding contact areas of component.Fig. 16 COVER MESH WITH EPOXY
1 - EPOXY
2 - MESH
3 - PATCH
4 - SPREADER
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LUBRICANT USAGE
COMPONENT SERVICE INTERVAL LUBRICANT
Door Hinges - Hinge Pin and Pivot
Contact AreasAs Required Engine Oil
Hood Hingers - Pivot Points As Required Engine Oil
Lifgate Hinges As Required Engine Oil
Door Check Straps As Required Spray white lube (3)
Door Latches As Required Multi-Purpose Grease (Water
Resistant) (1)
Lifgate Latches As Required Spray white lube (3)
Lifgate Prop Pivots As Required Spray white lube (3)
Ash Receiver As Required Spray white lube (3)
Fuel Filler Door Remote Control
Latch MechanismAs Required Spray white lube (3)
Parking Brake Mechanism As Required Spray white lube (3)
Sliding Seat Tracks As Required Spray white lube (3)
All Other Hood Mechanisms As Required Multipurpose Grease (2)
Door Lock Cylinders As Required Lock Cylinder Lubricant (4)
Lifgate Lock Cylinder As Required Lock Cylinder Lubricant (4)
Sliding Door Upper Track As Required Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI Grade
2 EP (2)
Sliding Door Center Track Leading
EdgeAs Required Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI Grade
2 EP (2)
Sliding Door Lower Track Leading
EdgeAs Required Multi-Purpose Grease NLGI Grade
2 EP (2)
Window System Components
(Regulators, tracks, links, channel
areas Ð except glass run
weatherstrips and felt lubricator, if
equipped.)As Required Spray white lube (3)
1 MOPARž Wheel Bearing Grease (High Temperature)
2 MOPARž Multi-Mileage Lubricant or equivalent
3 MOPARž Spray white lube or equivalent
4 MOPARž Lock Cylinder Lubricant or equivalent
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SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM LOCATION GAP FLUSH
A HOOD TO FASCIA (VOYAGER ONLY)
8.0   2.0
PARALLEL WITHING 2.0 RIGHT TO
LEFT2.5 OVERFLUSH TO HOOD  
1.5 CONSISTENT WITHIN 2.0
B HEADLAMP MODULE TO
HOOD8.0   2.0
PARALLEL WITHIN 2.0 RIGHT TO
LEFT
C HOOD TO FENDER (FOR &
AFT)0.0   1.5
LEFT TO RIGHT WITHIN 1.5
D HOOD TO FENDER 4.0   1.5
PARALLEL WITHIN 2.5WITHIN 1.5
LEFT TO RIGHTUNDERFLUSH
  2.0
E FENDER TO DOOR 5.0   1.5
PARALLEL WITHIN 2.0UNDERFLUSH 0.5   1.5
CONSISTENT WITHIN 2.0
F FRONT DOOR TO9A9PILLAR
COVERUNDERFLUSH 0.5   2.0
G9A9PILLAR COVER TO
SLIDING DOOR5.0   PARALLEL WITHIN 1.0 1.0 UNDERFLUSH  
CONSISTENT WITHIN 3.0
H FRONT DOOR APPLIQUE TO
SLIDING DOOR GLASS5.0   2.0
PARALLEL WITHIN 2.01.0 UNDERFLUSH   2.0
CONSISTENT WITHIN 3.0
I FRONT DOOR TO SLIDING
DOOR5.0   2.0
PARALLEL WITHIN 2.0  2.0 CONSISTENT WITHIN
2.0
J SLIDING DOOR TO REAR
APERTURE GLASS5.0   2.0
PARALLEL WITHIN 1.5  3.0 CONSISTENT WITHIN
3.0
K SLIDING DOOR TO REAR
APERTURE5.0   1.5
PARALLEL WITHIN 2.0  1.5 CONSISTENT WITHIN
1.5
L TAILLAMP TO BODY SIDE
APERTURE1.0   1.0
PARALLEL WITHIN 1.5OVERFLUSH
M TAILLAMP TO LIFTGATE 4.0   2.0 OVERFLUSH
N LIFTGATE TO BODY SIDE
APERTURE4.0   1.5 UNDERFLUSH 1.0   2.5
CONSISTENT WITHIN 2.0
O LIFTGATE TO ROOF 8.0   2.0   1.5
P LIFTGATE TO FASCIA 8.0   2.5
PARALLEL WITHIN 3.0
Q LIFTGATE TO REAR FASCIA UNDERFLUSH TO 1.0
MAXIMUM OVERFLUSH
R FUEL FILLER DOOR TO BODY
SIDE APERTUREUNDERFLUSH 0.5   1.0
NOTE: All measurements are in mm.
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ROOF TRACK C-PILLAR - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES
SLIDING DOOR UPPER FLANGE SEAMS - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES
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UPPER SLIDING DOOR FLANGE - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES
UPPER LIFTGATE HINGE AREA - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES
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UNDERBODY - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES
ROOF TOP JOINT & UPPER FRONT SLIDING DOOR - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES
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ROOF TOP JOINT & UPPER REAR SLIDING DOOR - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES
ROOF TOP JOINT & WINDSHIELD OPENING - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES
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FRONT DOOR LOWER FLANGE
LIFTGATE HEM FLANGE AND LATCH COVER SEAMS
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FRONT DOOR BELT DOOR BELT SEAMS (FRONT)
FRONT DOOR BELT DOOR BELT SEAMS (REAR)
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