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(2) If necessary, apply black-out primer to outer
edge of replacement backlite frame.
(3) If black-out primer was pre-applied on backlite,
clean bonding surface with Isopropyl alcohol and
clean lint free cloth. Allow 3 minutes for drying time.
(4) Apply black-out primer to backlite opening
fence.
(5) Apply a 13 mm (0.5 in.) bead of urethane
around the perimeter of the window frame bonding
surface (Fig. 2).
(6) Set glass on lower fence and move glass for-
ward into opening (Fig. 3).
(7) Firmly push glass against rear window glass
opening fence.
(8) Bend tabs around edges of backlite opening
fence to retain glass.
(9) Clean excess urethane from exterior with
MOPAR, Super Clean or equivalent.
(10) Allow urethane to cure at least 24 hours (full
cure is 72 hours).
(11) Water test to verify repair before returning
vehicle to service.
(12) Install rear closer panel trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CLOSURE PANEL TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(13) Install the headliner. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/HEADLINER - INSTALLATION).
BACKLITE LATCH AND
KEEPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage latch and keeper.
(2) Remove latch/keeper screws.
(3) Separate Latch/keeper from glass panel.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position Latch/keeper on glass panel.
(2) Install screws. Tighten the screws with 1.5 N´m
(15 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) Engage latch and keeper to verify operation.
Fig. 2 Urethane Adhesive Application
1 - WINDOW FRAME
2 - GLASS
3 - RETAINER TAB
4 - URETHANE ADHESIVE
Fig. 3 Backlite Installation
1 - BACKLITE
23 - 146 STATIONARY GLASSBR/BE
BACKLITE (Continued)

BACKLITE VENT GLASS
REMOVAL
(1) Close and latch sliding vent glass.
(2) Remove rear closure panel trim, if necessary.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CLOSURE
PANEL TRIM - REMOVAL).
(3) Grasp end of lower run channel.
(4) Roll corners of lower run channel outward (Fig.
4).
(5) Disengage enough of the lower run channel
from the backlite frame lower rail and firmly pull/
slide lower run channel outward (Fig. 5).
(6) Disengage vent glass from upper run channel.
(7) Separate vent glass from backlite frame.
INSTALLATION
(1) Remove excess sealer from backlite frame lower
rail.
(2) Clean bond area with hand scuff pad.
(3) Clean bond area with Moparž Tar and Oil
Remover or equivalent.
(4) Using a lint free cloth, clean bond area with
50/50 mixture of Isopropyl alcohol and water.
(5) Apply a 0.5 mm bead of pumpable grade butyl
along entire length of the lip retainer in lower run
channel (Fig. 6).
(6) Slide vent glass panels into lower run channel.
(7) Latch vent glass panels
(8) Insert upper ends of vent glass panels into
upper run channel.
NOTE: Aggressive clamp pressure is required to
lock lower run channel into place.(9) Position lower run channel on backlite frame
lower rail and roll lower run channel onto backlite
frame rail.
(10) Fill the ends of the run channel with Mopar
GEN II Silicone Rubber Adhesive Sealant or equiva-
lent.
(11) Verify window and latch/keeper operation.
(12) Install rear closure panel trim. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CLOSURE PANEL TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
Fig. 4 Lower Run Channel
1 - SLIDING BACKLITE
2 - LOWER RUN CHANNEL
3 - CAB BACK PANEL
Fig. 5 Lower Run Channel Removal
1 - LATCH/KEEPER
2 - BACK LITE
3 - LOWER RUN CHANNEL
4 - SLIDE OUTWARD
Fig. 6 Glass Panel Installation
1 - INSERT A 0.5mm DIA. BEAD OF PUMPABLE GRADE BUTYL
ALONG THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE LOWER RUN WINDOW
CHANNEL
BR/BESTATIONARY GLASS 23 - 147

WINDSHIELD
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE
WITHIN 24 HOURS OF WINDSHIELD INSTALLATION.
IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE
ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE
WINDSHIELD MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN
AN ACCIDENT.
URETHANE ADHESIVES ARE APPLIED AS A SYS-
TEM. USE GLASS CLEANER, GLASS PREP SOL-
VENT, GLASS PRIMER, PVC (VINYL) PRIMER AND
PINCH WELD (FENCE) PRIMER PROVIDED BY THE
ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER. IF NOT, STRUCTURAL
INTEGRITY COULD BE COMPROMISED.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER DOES NOT RECOMMEND
GLASS ADHESIVE BY BRAND. TECHNICIANS
SHOULD REVIEW PRODUCT LABELS AND TECHNI-
CAL DATA SHEETS, AND USE ONLY ADHESIVES
THAT THEIR MANUFACTURES WARRANT WILL
RESTORE A VEHICLE TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF
FMVSS 212. TECHNICIANS SHOULD ALSO INSURE
THAT PRIMERS AND CLEANERS ARE COMPATIBLE
WITH THE PARTICULAR ADHESIVE USED.
BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANU-
FACTURER'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME
SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE
AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
VAPORS THAT ARE EMITTED FROM THE URE-
THANE ADHESIVE OR PRIMER COULD CAUSE
PERSONAL INJURY. USE THEM IN A WELL-VENTI-
LATED AREA.
SKIN CONTACT WITH URETHANE ADHESIVE
SHOULD BE AVOIDED. PERSONAL INJURY MAY
RESULT.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE AND HAND PROTECTION
WHEN WORKING WITH GLASS.
CAUTION: Protect all painted and trimmed surfaces
from coming in contact with urethane or primers.
Be careful not to damage painted surfaces when
removing moldings or cutting urethane around
windshield.
OPERATION
The windshield is attached to the window frame
with urethane adhesive. The urethane adhesive is
applied cold and seals the surface area between the
window opening and the glass. The primer adheres
the urethane adhesive to the windshield.
It is difficult to salvage a windshield during the
removal operation. The windshield is part of the
structural support for the roof. The urethane bonding
used to secure the windshield to the fence is difficultto cut or clean from any surface. If the moldings are
set in urethane, it would also be unlikely they could
be salvaged. Before removing the windshield, check
the availability of the windshield and moldings from
the parts supplier.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove inside rear view mirror. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - REMOV-
AL).
(2) Remove cowl grill. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/COWL GRILLE - REMOVAL).
(3) With doors open, remove windshield molding
(Fig. 7). Pull outward on molding beginning at the
bottom of A-pillars using pliers.
(4) Cut urethane bonding from around windshield
using a suitable sharp cold knife (C-4849). A pneu-
matic cutting device can be used but is not recom-
mended (Fig. 8).
(5) Separate windshield from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: Allow the urethane at least 24 hours to
cure before returning the vehicle to use.
CAUTION: Roll down the left and right front door
glass and open the rear glass slider (if available)
before installing windshield to avoid pressurizing
the passenger compartment if a door is slammed
before urethane is cured. Water leaks can result.
The windshield fence should be cleaned of most of
its old urethane bonding material. A small amount of
old urethane, approximately 1-2 mm in height,
Fig. 7 Windshield Moldings
1 - WINDSHIELD
2 - WINDSHIELD MOLDING
23 - 148 STATIONARY GLASSBR/BE

(11) Slowly lower windshield glass to the fence
opening guiding the lower corners into proper posi-
tion. Beginning at the bottom and continuing to the
top, push glass onto fence along the A-Pillars. Push
windshield inward to the fence at the bottom corners
(Fig. 13).
(12) Push windshield upward, snug with roof and
ratchet up the adjustable support brackets. Discard
tab from support spacer.
(13) Using clean water, lightly mist the support
spacers.
(14) Clean excess urethane from exterior with
MOPARž Super Clean or equivalent.
(15) Apply 150 mm (6 in.) lengths of 50 mm (2 in.)
masking tape spaced 250 mm (10 in.) apart to hold
molding in place until urethane cures.
(16) Install cowl grill. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/COWL GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(17) Install rear view mirror support bracket.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIR-
ROR - INSTALLATION).
(18) Install rear view mirror. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/REAR VIEW MIRROR - INSTALLA-
TION).
(19) After urethane has cured, remove tape strips
and water test windshield to verify repair.
Fig. 11 Position Urethane Compression Spacer
1 - URETHANE COMPRESSION SPACER
2 - FENCE
Fig. 12 Applicator Tip
1 - APPLICATOR TIP
Fig. 13 Lower Windshield Into Position
1 - COMPRESSION SPACER
2 - WINDSHIELD
3 - ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT SPACERS
23 - 150 STATIONARY GLASSBR/BE
WINDSHIELD (Continued)

COWL WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Grasp cowl seal and pull from cowl flange.
(2) Separate cowl seal from vehicle (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position cowl seal on flange and press into
place.
DOOR OPENING SEAL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove A-pillar molding. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove cowl pane.(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/COWL TRIM COVER - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove sill cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/DOOR SILL TRIM - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove B-pillar trim. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
TERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL)
(5) Pull seal from pinch flange around door open-
ing (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Press seal onto pinch flange around door open-
ing (Fig. 3).
(2) Install B-pillar trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION)
(3) Install cowl panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTE-
RIOR/COWL TRIM COVER - INSTALLATION)
(4) Install sill cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/DOOR SILL TRIM - INSTALLATION)(5) Install A-pillar molding. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLATION)
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN
WEATHERSTRIP
REMOVAL
(1) Remove inner door belt weatherstrip. (Refer to
23 - BODY/WEATHERSTRIP/SEALS/FRONT DOOR
INNER BELT WEATHERSTRIP - REMOVAL)
(2) Pull door glass run weatherstrip from channel
around window opening (Fig. 4).
Fig. 2 Cowl Seal
1 - COWL
2 - COWL SEAL
Fig. 3 Door Opening SealÐClub Cab
1 - DOOR SEAL
2 - BODY
Fig. 4 Door Glass Run Weatherstrip
1 - GLASS RUN WEATHERSTRIP
BR/BEWEATHERSTRIP/SEALS 23 - 153

heated air. This air conditioning system uses a fixed ori-
fice tube in the middle of the liquid line to meter refrig-
erant flow to the evaporator coil. To maintain minimum
evaporator temperature and prevent evaporator freez-
ing, the a/c low pressure switch on the accumulator
cycles the compressor clutch.
OPERATION - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM SERVICE
PORT
The high pressure service port is located on the liq-
uid line between the condenser and the evaporator,
near the front of the engine compartment. The low
pressure service port is located on the suction line,
near the accumulator outlet.
Each of the service ports has a threaded plastic
protective cap installed over it from the factory. After
servicing the refrigerant system, always reinstall
both of the service port caps.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C
PERFORMANCE
The air conditioning system is designed to provide
the passenger compartment with low temperature
and low humidity air. The evaporator, located in the
HVAC housing on the dash panel below the instru-
ment panel, is cooled to temperatures near the freez-
ing point. As warm damp air passes through the
cooled evaporator, the air transfers its heat to the
refrigerant in the evaporator tubes and the moisture
in the air condenses on the evaporator fins. During
periods of high heat and humidity, an air condition-
ing system will be more effective in the recirculation
mode (Max-A/C). With the system in the recirculation
mode, only air from the passenger compartment
passes through the evaporator. As the passenger com-
partment air dehumidifies, the air conditioning sys-
tem performance levels improve.
Humidity has an important bearing on the temper-
ature of the air delivered to the interior of the vehi-
cle. It is important to understand the effect that
humidity has on the performance of the air condition-
ing system. When humidity is high, the evaporator
has to perform a double duty. It must lower the air
temperature, and it must lower the temperature of
the moisture in the air that condenses on the evapo-
rator fins. Condensing the moisture in the air trans-
fers heat energy into the evaporator fins and tubing.
This reduces the amount of heat the evaporator can
absorb from the air. High humidity greatly reduces
the ability of the evaporator to lower the temperature
of the air.
However, evaporator capacity used to reduce the
amount of moisture in the air is not wasted. Wring-
ing some of the moisture out of the air entering the
vehicle adds to the comfort of the passengers.
Although, an owner may expect too much from theirair conditioning system on humid days. A perfor-
mance test is the best way to determine whether the
system is performing up to standard. This test also
provides valuable clues as to the possible cause of
trouble with the air conditioning system.
Before proceeding, (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) and
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - CAUTION). The air temperature in
the test room and in the vehicle must be a minimum
of 21É C (70É F) for this test.
(1)
Connect a tachometer and a manifold gauge set.
(2) Set the a/c heater mode control switch knob to
the recirculation mode (Max-A/C) position, the tem-
perature control knob to the full cool position, and
the blower motor switch to the highest speed posi-
tion.
(3) Start the engine and hold the idle speed at
1,000 rpm with the compressor clutch engaged. If the
compressor clutch does not engage, (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH COIL - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING).
(4) The engine should be at operating temperature.
The doors and windows must be closed and the hood
must be mostly closed.
(5)
Insert a thermometer in the driver side center
A/C (panel) outlet. Operate the engine for five minutes.
(6) The compressor clutch may cycle, depending
upon the ambient temperature and humidity. If the
clutch cycles, unplug the a/c low pressure switch wire
harness connector from the switch located on the
accumulator (Fig. 2). Place a jumper wire between
the two cavities of the a/c low pressure switch wire
harness connector.
Fig. 2 A/C LOW PRESSURE SWITCH
1 - A/C LOW PRESSURE SWITCH
2 - ACCUMULATOR
24 - 2 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGBR/BE
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued)

NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION............................1
RECEIVING
INSPECTION.............................3
UNDER HOOD
INSPECTION.............................4
UNDER VEHICLE
INSPECTION.............................8
INSTALLATION...........................10
EXTERIOR
INSPECTION............................10
BODY INTERIOR
INSPECTION............................12
INSTALLATION...........................14
ROAD TEST
DESCRIPTION...........................15INSPECTION............................15
PRE DELIVERY STORAGE
DESCRIPTION...........................19
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................20
PRE DELIVERY STORAGE................20
PROGRAMMABLE ELECTRONIC FEATURES
DESCRIPTION...........................20
OPERATION.............................20
APPEARANCE TIPS
CLEANING..............................21
FINAL STEPS
STANDARD PROCEDURE..................22
NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION FORM.......22
OWNER CHECK OUT....................22
INSPECTION............................22
INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION - THE IMPORTANCE OF
CAREFUL NEW VEHICLE PREPARATION
Today, the automobile industry is more competitive
than it has been for decades. Automakers around the
world, including DaimlerChrysler, have made tre-
mendous improvements in the quality of their vehi-
cles.
As a result, customer expectations have also risen.
Today's customers are more particular about their
vehicles than ever before. The result is that problems
once regarded as insignificant (such as a squeak or
rattle) can now make the difference between a repeat
customer and one who never purchases another vehi-
cle from you dealership or another DaimlerChrysler
Corporation product.
As a technician preparing a new car or truck for
delivery, you are the final step in the entire quality
process. Your inspection is the final opportunity to
detect any flaws that would disappoint the customer.
Your efforts will reflect upon the thousands of men
and women who design, engineer and build Daimler-
Chrysler products as well as upon your dealership
and on yourself as a competent, conscientious techni-
cian.
As manufacturing quality has improved, prep pro-
cedures have come to serve as additional quality
checks. However, there are several compelling rea-
sons for careful new vehicle preparation.²Safety-You assure the customer that his or her
new vehicle meets all federal safety standards.
²Emissions Controls-When your customers are
assured that their new cars meet emissions stan-
dards, they will know that they are contributing to
cleaner air and helping control pollution.
²Customer Satisfaction-First impressions are very
important on a new vehicle. Careful new vehicle
preparation will impress your customer.
²Competition-It is common knowledge in the
industry that the availability of efficient service is
one of the decisive factors in determining which cars
will sell. A vehicle delivered to your customers in
first class condition, inside and out, will bring them
back to the dealership for the kind of service you
have led them to expect and for their next new car.
This information outlines service procedures which
will ensure that DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehi-
cles are ready for delivery to the customer when they
are complete. These procedures follow a logical order,
from a careful underhood inspection, to the moment
when you complete the warranty certificate and turn
the keys over to your customer.
When you have completed the procedures described
in this information, both you and your customer will
be assured that his or her new vehicle will perform
as expected.
USING THE MANUAL
This guide to new vehicle preparation covers all
items on the New Vehicle Preparation Form (Fig. 1).
BR/BENEW VEHICLE PREPARATION 30 - 1

Items found requiring adjustment and/or repair
should be corrected before delivery of the vehicle.
NOTE: It is the dealer's responsibility to protect
new vehicles from damage and deterioration prior
to retail delivery both before and after new vehicle
preparation.
The information includes the following features:
Inspection points are cross-referenced to the New
Vehicle Preparation Form as follows:
²Titles indicate the general area being inspected
or the types of checks being made (i.e., underhood,
body-exterior, road test, etc.).
²Sub-Titles identify the types of items to be
inspected in that area (i.e., lines/hoses, wiring, etc.).
Procedures follow a logical order to prevent dupli-
cation and wasted effort.
Tips to help you do a better job are found as
NOTES.
RECEIVING
INSPECTION
The following procedures are recommended for
your own protection upon receipt of new vehicles.
When a new car is delivered by the carrier, it should
be inspected to ensure that it is in good condition
and to determine if there is any shortage or transpor-
tation damage.
EXTERIOR
Upon receipt of a new vehicle, check immediately
for:
²Under carriage damage
²Chipped or cracked windshield, broken windows,
and loose or missing moldings and name-plates
²Dents, scrapes, scratches, chips, dirt in paints or
other damage to the body exterior
²Damaged or missing side view mirror(s)
²Missing wheel nuts
²Broken or missing lenses
²Chafing, bruises, cuts, or scrapes on tire side-
walls or tread
²Missing underhood items
²Missing fuel filler cap
²Shipped loose items-license plate bracket, spare
tire, jack and tire wrench, radio antenna, floor mats,
wheel covers, cargo nets, fuses and other items²Ensure that IOD fuse is removed
²Check battery test indicator when easily visible,
or use voltmeter (battery must be at 12.4 volts or
greater). Charge to ensure green dot-visibility, per-
manent damage may occur if battery remains in a
discharged state for any length of time.
INTERIOR
Check interior items such as:
²Rearview mirror
²Accessory control knobs
²Smokers package items
²Keys
²Radio
²Special equipment items listed on shipper
²Owner's Manual and Consumer information Bro-
chures (normally stored in the glove box).
²Cuts, abrasions or stains on interior trim.
NOTE: Remember a careful look at new vehicles
when they are received may prevent problems when
preparing vehicles for delivery to your customers.
MAJOR INSPECTION POINTS
(1) Check operation of hood latch and safety catch-
adjust as required.
(2) Check all fluids for proper level and top off
with the proper fluid as required-engine oil, auto-
matic transmission fluid, brake master cylinder,
clutch master cylinder, power steering, windshield
washer, and cooling system. (Vehicle must be at nor-
mal operating temperature for some of these checks.)
(3) Check brake, clutch, fuel, and power steering
lines and hoses for leaks and clearance from moving
and hot objects-reroute to the proper location and
tighten as required.
(4) Check battery state of charge-recharge if neces-
sary, to ensure green dot is visible or instrument
panel voltmeter indicates 12.4 volts or greater.
(5) Check routing and connections of underhood
wiring, vacuum hoses, refrigerant lines and coolant
hoses for leaks, loose connections and clearance from
moving objects reroute and tighten connections as
required. Install IOD fuse on applicable vehicles.
NOTE: Reset radio, clock, compass, etc., after
installing, if vehicle is being delivered.
BR/BENEW VEHICLE PREPARATION 30 - 3
INTRODUCTION (Continued)

UNDER HOOD
INSPECTION - HOOD LATCH/SAFETY CATCH
(1) Check operation of hood latch (Fig. 2) and
safety catch (Fig. 3) adjust as required.
NOTE: The safety catch prevents the hood from
going to full open position until it is manually
released. To test the safety catch, unlock the hood
with the interior release, then try to raise the hood
without operating the safety catch.
INSPECTION - FLUID LEVELS
ENGINE OIL
CAUTION: Use only oil that meets the specified
requirements.
NOTE: If oil level is low, inspect for oil leaks.
(1) Check engine oil level. The oil should be in the
safe range or between the minimum and maximum
marks.
²If the oil level is at the minimum mark, add oil
that meets specifications, (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/FLUID TYPES - DESCRIPTION).
²The best time to check the oil is about 5 minutes
after a fully warmed-up engine is turned off, or
before starting the engine after it has been off over-
night.²For the most accurate readings, the vehicle
should be on level ground.
²Wipe up any excess oil that may have spilled, or
the customer could mistakenly perceive this as the
result of a leak.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CAUTION: Only use fluid that meets the vehicle's
specific requirement.
NOTE: Mopar ATF Plus contains special additives
not found in Mercon and Dexron II fLuids. Use of
fluid other than Mopar Plus (when specified) could
result in an upshift shudder in some applications.
Transmission fluid check procedures are specific to
each vehicle line. Refer to the appropriate service
information for correct procedure.
CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER
CAUTION: only use brake fluid that meets specified
requirements (DOT 3 and MVSS 116).
Check the clutch master cylinder fluid level. Add
fluid to the proper level if necessary.
Fig. 2 HOOD LATCH
Fig. 3 HOOD SAFETY CATCH
30 - 4 NEW VEHICLE PREPARATIONBR/BE

INSPECTION - BATTERY
When battery is easily accessible, check the test
indicator (green dot), terminal tightness and felt
(grease) washer on battery posts. Recharge battery as
required to assure that the green dot is visible.
When battery is not easily accessible check battery
condition with a voltmeter at the jump start loca-
tions, or check the voltmeter on the instrument panel
(Fig. 11) or (Fig. 12). The reading should be at least
12.4 volts. Recharge battery as required.
NOTE: Refer to service information for proper bat-
tery charging rates and times.
INSPECTION - WIRING
The assembly plant has shipped all vehicles with
the interior lights and most electronic memories non-
functional by way of an Ignition Off Draw (IOD) fuse
removed. The purpose is to reduce the possibility of
battery run-down during shipping and storage.
Vehicles stored after prep should have the IOD
fuse that activates the accessories pulled to prevent
battery drain.
NOTE: Ensure that the IOD fuse is removed to pre-
vent battery drain and possible damage. Vehicles
stored for extended periods after prep should be
washed frequently, to prevent environmental dam-age, and reinspected for storage-related problems
before delivery.
(1) Install the IOD fuse as equipped. (ON vehicles
being delivered, remember to reset radio, clock, com-
pass, etc., as required.)
(2) Check routing and connections of all underhood
wiring-reroute and connect as required.
(3) Make sure the starter, generator and air condi-
tioning clutch wiring are correctly installed, routed,
and in the clips where provided.
(4) For predelivery storage, always pull the IOD
fuse that activates accessories.
Fig. 10 TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES AND
RADIATOR HOSE
1 - TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES
2 - RADIATOR LOWER HOSE
Fig. 11 BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE DIESEL ENGINE
Fig. 12 BATTERY VOLTAGE GAUGE GAS ENGINE
BR/BENEW VEHICLE PREPARATION 30 - 7
UNDER HOOD (Continued)