DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2003 Service Manual

(6) Depress the spring feet clips on one side of the
sun shade.
(7) Remove sunshade.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place one side of the sunshade spring feet clips
into the top track U-frame.
(2) Depress the both releasing clips on the other
side to allow them to go into the top track U-frame.
(3) Move sunshade to the open position.
(4) Install water channel (Fig. 1).
(5) Verify that the sunshade move back and forth
properly.
(6) Cycle sunroof towards the closed position.
(7) Install glass panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUN-
ROOF/GLASS PANEL - INSTALLATION).
WIND DEFLECTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Fully open sunroof glass panel.
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(3) Remove sunroof assembly (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SUNROOF/MODULE ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(4) Depress the front deflector retaining tabs. (Fig.
2)
(5) Remove wind deflector.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place wind deflector arms in upward position
engage the wind deflector blade into the U-frame.
(2) Engage the retaining clips (Fig. 1).
(3) Verify wind deflector operation.
(4) Install the sun roof assembly (Refer to 23 -
BODY/SUNROOF/MODULE ASSEMBLY - INSTAL-
LATION).
WATER CHANNEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove glass panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUN-
ROOF/GLASS PANEL - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the retaining screws (Fig. 1).
(3) Carefully slide water channel forward to
release tabs from U-frame and remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Carefully place water channel onto U-frame
and slide it rearward to lock tabs (Fig. 1).
(2) Install the water channel attaching screws
(Fig. 1).
(3) Position glass panel on to mechanism lift arms.
(4) Start the glass attaching screws, and hand
tighten.
(5) Adjust sunroof glass (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUN-
ROOF/GLASS PANEL - ADJUSTMENTS).
(6) Verify sunroof operation and alignment.
SUNROOF MOTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the sunroof (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUN-
ROOF/MODULE ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the sunroof motor retaining bolts and
remove motor (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: THE SUNROOF MOTOR MUST BE TIMED
WITH THE SUNROOF ASSEMBLY. FAILURE TO DO
SO WILL RESULT IN IMPROPER SUNROOF OPERA-
TION AND POSSIBLE LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE TO
THE ASSEMBLY.
(1) Assure proper sunroof motor timing before
installation (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/DRIVE
MOTOR - ADJUSTMENTS).
(2) Position the sunroof motor to the sunroof
assembly and install the retaining bolts (Fig. 1).
Tighten sunroof motor retaining bolts to 4.2Nm (40
lbs.in.).
Fig. 2 WIND DEFLECTOR
1 - Sun Roof
2 - Retaing Clip
3 - Sun Roof Assembly Trim
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SUNSHADE (Continued)
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(3) Connect the timed sunroof assembly to a
power source and assure proper operation before
installing the sunroof assembly into the vehicle.
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: THE IS NO ADJUSTMENT AVAILABLE
FOR A NORMALLY OPERATING SUNROOF. THIS
PROCEDURE IS USE TO SET SUNROOF MOTOR TO
SUNROOF ASSEMBLY TIMING.
(1) Manually push the sunroof guide assembly to
the full forward position until it is locked into posi-
tion. This is verified by attempting to push the guide
assembly rearward. (Fig. 3)
NOTE: The guide rail will be raised above the
U-frame assembly when in the lock position.(2) Remove the sunroof glass (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Manually move the guide piviot inside the
guide rail cam slot until it is centered between the
etched timing marks on both rails. (Fig. 4)
(4) Verify that the white marking is visible in the
new motor window. If the mark is not visible, connect
a power source to the motor and cycle the switch
until the motor is in the closed position (white mark
in window). (Fig. 5)
(5) Install the sunroof motor and verify proper
sunroof operation (Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/
DRIVE MOTOR - INSTALLATION).
(6) Install the sunroof glass, leaving the retaining
bolts loose.
(7) Install the sunroof assembly into the vehicle
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SUNROOF/MODULE ASSEM-
BLY - INSTALLATION).
(8) Flush the sunroof glass into the vehicle roof
opening and check sunroof glass alignment (Refer to
23 - BODY/SUNROOF/GLASS PANEL - ADJUST-
MENTS).
Fig. 3 SUNROOF GUIDE LOCK POSITION
1 - SUN SHADE
2-U-FRAME
3 - U- FRAME SLOT
4 - GUIDE RAIL
5 - GUIDE RAIL PIVIOT
6 - WIND DEFLECTOR
Fig. 4 SUNROOF GUIDE PIVOT
1 - TIMING MARKS
2 - GUIDE RAIL
3 - GUIDE RAIL PIVIOT
4 - U-FRAME
5 - WIND DEFLECTOR
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SUNROOF SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Separate the overhead console from the head-
liner, by carefully pulling down on the front portion,
toward the windshield, to release the retaining clips
(Fig. 6).
(3) Release the sunroof switch retaining tab, dis-
connect the electrical connector and remove the
switch from the console (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the switch against the overhead con-
sole and push the switch to seat properly in retaining
clip.
(2) Install the overhead console.
(3) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 5 SUNROOF MOTOR
1 - SUNROOF MOTOR TIMING WINDOW
2 - SUNROOF MOTOR
Fig. 6 OVERHEAD CONSOLE
1 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
2 - POWER SUNROOF SWITCH
3 - SUNROOF SWITCH RETAINING CLIP (PART OF CONSOLE)
4 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE RETAINING CLIPS
23 - 120 SUNROOFRS
SUNROOF MOTOR (Continued)
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BODY STRUCTURE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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GAP AND FLUSH
SPECIFICATIONS - GAP AND FLUSH
MEASUREMENTS....................121
OPENING DIMENSIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - BODY OPENING
DIMENSIONS........................124
SEALER LOCATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - BODY SEALING
LOCATIONS.........................127STUCTURAL ADHESIVE LOCATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - STRUCTURAL ADHESIVE
LOCATIONS.........................153
WELD LOCATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - WELD LOCATIONS.....161
GAP AND FLUSH
SPECIFICATIONS - GAP AND FLUSH
MEASUREMENTS
INDEX
DESCRIPTION FIGURE
GAP & FLUSH MEASUREMENTS 1
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Fig. 1 GAP & FLUSH MEASUREMENTS
23 - 122 BODY STRUCTURERS
GAP AND FLUSH (Continued)
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SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM LOCATION GAP FLUSH
A HOOD TO FASCIA (VOYAGER ONLY)
8.0   2.0
PARALLEL WITHIN 2.0 RIGHT TO
LEFT2.5 OVER FLUSH 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 2.5   1.5 LEFT
TO RIGHTUNDER FLUSH
  2.0
E FENDER TO DOOR 5.0   1.5
PARALLEL WITHIN 2.0UNDER FLUSH 0.5   1.5
CONSISTENT WITHIN 2.0
F FRONT DOOR TO9A9PILLAR
COVERUNDER FLUSH 0.5   2.0
G9A9PILLAR COVER TO
SLIDING DOOR5.0   PARALLEL WITHIN 1.0 1.0 UNDER FLUSH  
CONSISTENT WITHIN 3.0
H FRONT DOOR APPLIQUE TO
SLIDING DOOR GLASS5.0   2.0
PARALLEL WITHIN 2.01.0 UNDER FLUSH   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 TAIL LAMP TO BODY SIDE
APERTURE1.0   1.0
PARALLEL WITHIN 1.5OVER FLUSH
M TAIL LAMP TO LIFTGATE 4.0   2.0 OVER FLUSH
N LIFTGATE TO BODY SIDE
APERTURE4.0   1.5 UNDER FLUSH 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 UNDER FLUSH TO 1.0
MAXIMUM OVER FLUSH
R FUEL FILLER DOOR TO BODY
SIDE APERTUREUNDER FLUSH 0.5   1.0
NOTE: All measurements are in mm.
RSBODY STRUCTURE23 - 123
GAP AND FLUSH (Continued)
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OPENING DIMENSIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - BODY OPENING
DIMENSIONS
INDEX
DESCRIPTION FIGURE
WINDSHIELD OPENING 2
LIFTGATE OPENING 3
BODY SIDE OPENINGS 4
Fig. 2 WINDSHIELD OPENING
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Fig. 3 LIFTGATE OPENING
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OPENING DIMENSIONS (Continued)
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Fig. 4 BODY SIDE OPENINGS
23 - 126 BODY STRUCTURERS
OPENING DIMENSIONS (Continued)
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SEALER LOCATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - BODY SEALING LOCATIONS
INDEX
DESCRIPTION FIGURE
METHODS OF APPLYING AUTO BODY SEALANT 5
LOWER WINDSHIELD OPENING - RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES 6
COWL SIDE - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 7
SIDE QUARTER WINDSHIELD OPENING - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 8
UPPER WINDSHIELD A-PILLAR - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 9
ROOF TRACK C-PILLAR - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 10
SLIDING DOOR UPPER FLANGE SEAMS - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 11
QUARTER PANEL EXTERIOR AREA - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 12
LOWER REAR EXTERIOR CORNER PANELS - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 13
LOWER SILL LIFT GATE OPENING - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 14
C-PILLAR CAN - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 15
SHOCK TOWER AREA - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 16
OUTER SHOCK TOWER AREA - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 17
CROSS MEMBER SUPPORT - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 18
A & B-PILLAR FLOOR PAN RISERS - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 19
REAR WHEEL HOUSE FLOOR PAN - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 20
REAR WHEELHOUSE TO FLOOR PAN - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 21
UPPER SLIDING DOOR FLANGE - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 22
UPPER LIFTGATE HINGE AREA - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 23
REAR BRACKET SUPPORT REAR HANGER - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 24
LIFTGATE PANEL OPENING - UNDERSIDE 25
D-PILLAR INSIDE SEAM - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 26
REAR TAIL LAMP AREA SEAMS - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 27
UPPER LIFTGATE PANEL SILL - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 28
FRONT WHEELHOUSE & SHOCK TOWER - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 29
REAR QUARTER WHEELHOUSE LIP & SEAT ANCHOR BOLT - LEFT AND RIGHT
SIDES30
TAIL LAMP CAN - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 31
B-PILLAR AND SILL AREAS - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 32
FRONT FLOOR PAN & RISER 33
FLOOR PAN SEAMS - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 34
FLOOR PAN & REAR WHEELHOUSE AREA - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 35
FLOOR PAN SILL & D-PILLAR SEAMS - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 36
LEFT SIDE SEAT ANCHOR REINFORCEMENT - SHORT WHEEL BASE ONLY 37
UNDERBODY - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 38
ROOF TOP JOINT & UPPER FRONT SLIDING DOOR - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 39
ROOF TOP JOINT & UPPER REAR SLIDING DOOR - LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES 40
RSBODY STRUCTURE23 - 127
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