CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2005 Service Manual

INSTALLATION
(1) Place striker in position on vehicle.
(2) Align striker to outline mark on sill.
(3) Install screws attaching striker to sill. Tighten
screws to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Verify liftgate alignment and operation.
LIFTGATE
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(3) Remove liftgate upper frame molding.
(4) Remove screws attaching liftgate wire connec-
tor to rear header.
(5) Disconnect liftgate wire harness from body
wire harness.
(6) Disconnect rear window washer hose from
spray nozzle.
(7) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
(8) Disconnect power liftgate link, if equipped.
(9) Remove screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate.
(10) Remove bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header (Fig. 4).
(11) With assistance, remove liftgate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) With assistance, place liftgate in position on
vehicle.
(2) Install bolts attaching liftgate hinge to roof
header. Tighten bolts to 33 N´m (24 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install screws attaching support cylinders to
liftgate. Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.(4) Reconnect power liftgate link, if equipped.
(5) Remove lifting device from under liftgate.
(6) Connect liftgate wire harness into body wire
harness.
(7) Install screws attaching wire connector to rear
header.
(8) Connect rear window washer hose onto spray
nozzle.
(9) Install liftgate upper frame molding.
(10) Install battery negative cable.
(11) Verify liftgate alignment. The liftgate should
have a gap to adjacent panels and fit flush across the
gaps. The gap is; (Refer to 23 - BODY/BODY STRUC-
TURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS).
²8.0 mm   2.5 to the rear fascia,
²8.0 mm   2.0 to the roof,
²2.0 mm   0.5 mm to the aperture.
LOCK CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the liftgate trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(3) Disconnect the latch rod.
(4) Rotate plastic lock cylinder nut one quarter
turn and remove nut and spring washer.
(5) Remove the lock cylinder from the liftgate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install lock cylinder into liftgate.
(2) Install the plastic lock cylinder lock nut, spring
washer and rotate one quarter turn.
(3) Connect the electrical connector.
(4) Connect the latch rod.
(5) Install the trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM
PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(6) Verify lock cylinder operation.
SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device in
the full open position.
(3) Pull liftgate opening weatherstrip from D-pillar
flange next to prop assembly end pivot.
(4) Remove bolt attaching end pivot to D-pillar
(Fig. 5).
(5) Remove bolt attaching prop assembly to lift-
gate.
(6) Remove prop assembly from vehicle.
Fig. 4 LIFTGATE
1 - HINGE
2 - ROOF
3 - NET HOLE OR SLOT
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LATCH STRIKER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
Ensure that the cylinder end is attached to the
D-pillar and the shaft end is attached to the liftgate.
(1) Place prop assembly in position.
(2) Install bolt attaching prop assembly to liftgate.
(3) Install bolt attaching end pivot to D-pillar.
Tighten bolts to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install liftgate opening weatherstrip to D-pillar
flange next to prop assembly end pivot.
(5) Close liftgate. Check liftgate operation.
TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the bolt attaching the lift motor link, if
equipped (Fig. 6).
(2) Remove liftgate upper frame molding (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove assist handle screws.
(4) Disengage hidden clips holding trim panel to
liftgate from around perimeter or liftgate (Fig. 7).
(5) Disconnect wire connector from lamps.
(6) Remove liftgate trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place liftgate trim panel in position on vehicle.
(2) Engage hidden clips to hold trim panel to lift-
gate and fasteners around perimeter of liftgate (Fig.
7).(3) Connect wire connector into lamp.
(4) Install courtesy lamps into liftgate trim.
(5) Install screws to hold assist handle to liftgate.
(6) Install upper frame side moldings.
(7) Install liftgate upper frame molding.
(8) Install the bolt attaching the lifgate motor link
and tighten to 28 N´m (21 ft. lbs.)
Fig. 5 LIFTGATE PROP ASSEMBLY
1 - LIFTGATE
2 - PROP ASSEMBLY
Fig. 6 LIFTGATE MOTOR
1 - LIFTGATE MOTOR LINK BOLT
2 - LIFTGATE MOTOR
3 - LIFTGATE
Fig. 7 LIFTGATE TRIM
1 - LIFTGATE
2 - LOWER TRIM PANEL
3 - ASSIST HANDLE SCREWS
4 - UPPER TRIM
5 - UPPER TRIM CLIPS
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SUPPORT CYLINDER (Continued)

SLAM BUMPER
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - BODY SIDE
(1) Open liftgate.
(2) Remove liftgate stop bumper body side attach-
ing bolts (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove liftgate stop bumper.
REMOVAL - LIFTGATE SIDE
(1) Open liftgate.
(2) Remove liftgate stop bumper liftgate side
attaching rivets by drilling out old rivets.
(3) Remove liftgate stop bumper.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - BODY SIDE
(1) Place liftgate stop bumper into position.
(2) Install bolts attaching liftgate stop bumper to
body side (Fig. 8).
(3) Close liftgate.
INSTALLATION - LIFTGATE SIDE
(1) Place liftgate stop bumper into position.
(2) Install rivets attaching liftgate stop bumper to
liftgate.
NOTE: Verify that ships or parts of drilled out rivet
does not rattle in the liftgate. If there is rattling
sound, detrim liftgate and retrieve debris.
(3) Close liftgate.
Fig. 8 LIFTGATE STOP BUMPER - BODY SIDE
1 - LIFTGATE STOP BUMPER
2 - LIFTGATE OPENING
23 - 44 DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATERS

EXTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL.............................45
INSTALLATION.........................46
COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL.............................50
INSTALLATION.........................50
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES - TAPE ATTACHED
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................51
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES - ADHESIVE
ATTACHED
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................51
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL.............................51
INSTALLATION.........................52
FUEL FILL DOOR
REMOVAL.............................52
INSTALLATION.........................52
FUEL FILL DOOR BLOCKER LATCH
REMOVAL.............................53
INSTALLATION.........................53
FUEL FILL DOOR BLOCKER LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL.............................53
INSTALLATION.........................53
FUEL FILL DOOR BLOCKER LOCKOUT LINK
REMOVAL.............................54
INSTALLATION.........................54
GRILLE
DESCRIPTION.........................55REMOVAL.............................55
INSTALLATION.........................55
UPPER RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL.............................56
INSTALLATION.........................56
FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................57
LUGGAGE RACK RISER
REMOVAL.............................57
INSTALLATION.........................58
LUGGAGE RACK CROSSBAR
REMOVAL.............................58
INSTALLATION.........................59
REAR QUARTER PANEL/FENDER AIR
EXHAUSTER
DESCRIPTION.........................59
REMOVAL.............................59
INSTALLATION.........................60
ROOF JOINT MOLDING
REMOVAL.............................60
INSTALLATION.........................60
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL.............................60
INSTALLATION.........................60
GLASS-OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL.............................61
INSTALLATION.........................61
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL
Refer to (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), (Fig. 3), (Fig. 4) or (Fig.
5)for proper location of fasteners holding the molding
to the wheelhouse lip and rocker panels.
(1) Warm the affected stick on molding and body
metal to approximately 38É C (100É F) using a suit-
able heat lamp or heat gun.(2) If equipped, remove pop rivets holding molding
edge to wheelhouse lip.
(3) Pull stick on molding from painted surface.
(4) Remove adhesive tape residue from painted
surface of vehicle. Use a 3M Scotch-BriteŸ Molding
Adhesive and Stripe Removal Disc, or equivalent, to
clean adhesive residue from painted surfaces. These
products are available from automotive paint suppli-
ers. Refer to instructions supplied with the specific
product for proper usage.
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INSTALLATION
Refer to (Fig. 1), (Fig. 2), (Fig. 3), (Fig. 4) or (Fig.
5)for proper location of fasteners to hold the molding
to the wheelhouse lip and rocker panels.
(1) If molding is to be reused;
(a) Remove tape residue from molding.
(b) Clean back of molding with MopartSuper
Kleen, or equivalent.
(c) Wipe molding dry with lint free cloth.
(d) Apply a single coat of MopartTPO Molding
Prep to tape side of molding and allow to dry thor-
oughly.
(e) Apply new body side molding (two sided
adhesive) tape to back of molding.(2) Clean body surface with MopartSuper Kleen,
or equivalent. Wipe surface dry with lint free cloth.
(3) Remove protective cover from tape on back of
molding.
(4) Apply molding to body from front to rear,
inserting locator pins into hole in body panel.
(5) Using a roller tool, roll molding onto body
panel with enough force to assure adhesion. Do not
apply excessive force, or damage to body panels may
result.
(6) Install pop rivets to hold molding edge to
wheelhouse lip, if necessary.
Fig. 1 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS - BASE TYPICAL
1 - GUIDE PINS
2 - FRONT DOOR MOLDING3 - SLIDING DOOR MOLDING
4 - QUARTER PANEL MOLDING
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BODY SIDE MOLDINGS (Continued)

Fig. 2 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS - HIGHLINE TYPICAL
1 - QUARTER PANEL
2 - FRONT FENDER
3 - POP-RIVET
4 - FENDER MOLDING
5 - FRONT DOOR MOLDING6 - SLIDING DOOR MOLDING
7 - GUIDE PINS
8 - QUARTER PANEL MOLDING
9 - LIFTGATE MOLDING
10 - POP-RIVET
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BODY SIDE MOLDINGS (Continued)

Fig. 3 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS - PREMIUM TYPICAL
1 - QUARTER PANEL
2 - FRONT FENDER
3 - POP-RIVET
4 - FENDER MOLDING
5 - POP-RIVET
6 - FASCIA7 - FRONT DOOR MOLDING
8 - SLIDING DOOR MOLDING
9 - QUARTER PANEL MOLDING
10 - FASCIA MOLDING
11 - POP-RIVET
23 - 48 EXTERIORRS
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS (Continued)

Fig. 4 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS - PREMIUM TYPICAL
1 - QUARTER PANEL
2 - FRONT FENDER
3 - POP-RIVET
4 - FENDER MOLDING
5 - POP-RIVET
6 - FASCIA7 - FRONT DOOR MOLDING
8 - SLIDING DOOR MOLDING
9 - QUARTER PANEL MOLDING
10 - FASCIA MOLDING
11 - POP-RIVET
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BODY SIDE MOLDINGS (Continued)

COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove four (4) screws securing cowl cover to
wiper module (Fig. 6).
(3) Disengage quarter turn fasteners at outboard
ends of cowl grill from body.
(4) Release hood latch and open hood.
CAUTION: To prevent hood scratching of cowl grille
before removal, cover outboard exterior ends of
cowl grille with masking tape or equivalent method.
NOTE: Do not over bend cowl grille during removal.
Bend cowl grille just enough to clear top of wiper
pivot shaft and bottom rear corner of hood.
(5) Remove cowl grill by raising above driver side
wiper pivot shaft and swinging away towards engine
compartment. The cowl grille will need to be bent onoutboard end to clear simultaneously top of wiper
pivot shaft and bottom corner of hood.
(6) Close hood. Do not latch. Remove outboard
screws. (Fig. 7).
(7) Disconnect washer hose in line connector.
(8) Disconnect washer hose and grommet from
hole in wiper module and pull out.
(9) Remove cowl grille by raising over opposite
wiper pivot shaft and removing away from vehicle.
(10) Remove cowl cover from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Reverse removal procedure.
(2) When installing cowl cover over wiper module,
make sure fore aft locator on the underside of cowl
grill seat into the locator grooves on top of wiper
module.
(3) Start all cowl grille mounting screws by hand
before torquing to specifications.
(4) Assure washer hose is properly routed and not
pinched.
(5) Center cowl grille to body and windshield.
(6) Assure ªarrowº indicator head of quarter turn
fasteners is pointing toward windshield.
Fig. 5 BODY SIDE MOLDINGS WITH APPLIQUE - TYPICAL
1 - FRONT ROCKER PANEL APPLIQUE
2 - FRONT DOOR MOLDING
3 - SLIDING DOOR MOLDING4 - REAR ROCKER PANEL APPLIQUE
5 - LIFTGATE MOLDING
6 - POP-RIVET
23 - 50 EXTERIORRS
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS (Continued)

(7) Tighten screw to 1.2 N´m (11 in. lbs.) torque.
(8) Install the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - INSTAL-
LATION)
(9) Check for proper spray pattern from washer
nozzles.
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES -
TAPE ATTACHED
REMOVAL
(1) Mark reference points before removing.
(2) Using a heat gun gently apply heat in a circu-
lar motion to loosen the adhesive bond.
(3) Using a nonmetallic prying device, such as a
plastic or wood trim stick gently pry up at corners
and remove.
(4) Clean off all traces of adhesive or double sided
tape from the panel with a general purpose adhesive
remover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean panel surface with isopropy alcohol.
(2) Align badgeing to reference points.
(3) Install and press securely to full adhesive con-
tact
(4) Clean away any reference points.
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES -
ADHESIVE ATTACHED
REMOVAL
(1) Mark reference points before removing.
(2) Using a heat gun gently apply heat in a circu-
lar motion to loosen the adhesive bond.
(3) With your fingernail lift up and peel away
badgeing/tape from panel, using a heat gun as you
go.
(4) Clean off all traces of adhesive from the pan-
el(s) with a general purpose adhesive remover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean panel surface with isopropy alcohol.
(2) Remove paper carrier and align badgeing/tape
to reference points or adjacent panel.
(3) Install and press securely, using a plastic
spreader to eliminate all air bubbles.
(4) Remove top protective carrier.
(5) Clean away any reference points.
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove headlamp housing. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEAD-
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove mirror bezel
(3) Remove mud guard.
(4) Remove inner splash shield.
(5) Remove fender to fascia nuts.
Fig. 6 COWL COVER
1 - COWL COVER
2 - WIPER PIVOT
3 - WASHER HOSES
4 - HOOD
Fig. 7 COWL COVER RETAINERS
1 - SCREW
2 - WINDSHIELD
3 - COWL COVER
4 - FRONT FENDER
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COWL GRILLE (Continued)