DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2004 Service Manual

(16) Install first row seat.
(17) Connect the battery negative cable.
LEFT QUARTER TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Disconnect the negative cable clamp
from battery post. Damage to accessory feed circuit
can result.
(1) Remove first row seat.
(2) Remove second row seat, if equipped.
(3) Remove front door sill plate on three door vehi-
cle.
(4) Remove sliding door sill plate on four door
vehicle.
(5) Remove left quarter trim bolster.
(6) Remove C-pillar trim panel.
(7) Remove left D-pillar trim panel.
(8) Remove first row seat belt anchor.
(9) Remove second row seat belt anchor on long
wheel base vehicle.
(10) Remove screws attaching quarter trim to
quarter panel from bolster area.
(11) Remove screws attaching rear edge of quarter
trim to attaching bracket or inner quarter trim
panel.
(12) Disconnect wire connector from accessory
power outlet, if equipped.
(13) Remove quarter trim from quarter panel.
(14) Pass front seat belt and turning loop through
slot in quarter trim panel on three door vehicle.
(15) Pass first row seat belt through slot in quar-
ter trim panel.
(16) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped,
through slot in quarter trim panel on long wheel
base vehicle.
(17) Remove quarter trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position quarter trim panel on vehicle.
(2) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in quarter trim panel on long wheel base vehicle.
(3) Pass first row seat belt through slot in quarter
trim panel.
(4) Connect wire connector into accessory power
outlet, if equipped.
(5) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in inner panels.
(6) Position quarter trim panel on inner quarter
panel.
(7) Install screws attaching rear edge of quarter
trim to attaching bracket or inner quarter panel.
(8) Install screws attaching quarter trim to inner
quarter panel in bolster area.(9) Install second row seat belts anchor on long
wheel base vehicle. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39
N´m (28 in. lbs.) torque.
(10) Install first row seat belt anchor.
(11) Install left D-pillar trim panel.
(12) Install C-pillar trim panel.
(13) Install upper left B-pillar trim on three door
vehicle.
(14) Install left quarter trim bolster.
(15) Install front door sill plate on three door vehi-
cle.
(16) Install sliding door sill plate on four door
vehicle.
(17) Install second row seat, if equipped.
(18) Install first row seat.
(19) Connect the battery negative cable.
REAR HEADER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage hidden clips holding trim to rear
header (Fig. 11).
(2) Separate rear header trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place rear header trim in position on vehicle.
(2) Align guide pins on trim to holes in header.
(3) Engage hidden clips to hold trim to rear
header.
(4) Engage interlock tabs at D-pillar trim.
Fig. 11 REAR HEADER TRIM
1 - REAR HEADER
2 - GUIDE PINS
3 - CLIPS
23 - 80 INTERIORRS
RIGHT QUARTER TRIM PANEL (Continued)

REAR HVAC LOUVER
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (C-4755), pry edge of louver
from bezel.
(2) Remove HVAC louver from bezel.
(3) Using a trim stick, pry lower edge of HVAC
bezel away from headlining (Fig. 12).
(4) Remove louver from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place bezel in position in HVAC duct opening.
(2) Push inward on bezel until clips snap in place.
Verify that all four clips have been engaged to the
bezel and that the bezel is flush to the headlining
(3) Position HVAC louver to bezel.
(4) Snap both ends of the louver into HVAC bezel.
REAR VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
(1) If equipped, disconnect mirror harness connec-
tor (Fig. 13).
(2) Loosen the mirror base set screw (Fig. 14).
(3) Slide the mirror base upward and off the
bracket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the mirror base at the bracket and
slide it downward onto the support bracket.
(2) Tighten the setscrew 1 N´m (15 in. lbs.) torque.
(3) If equipped, connect mirror harness connector.
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL
REMOVAL
(1) Remove rear header trim cover.
(2) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(3) Remove second row seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.
(4) Remove bolt attaching second row seat belt,
anchor to quarter on short wheel base vehicle.
(5) Disengage hidden clips attaching trim to D-pil-
lar.
(6) Remove D-pillar trim panel from D-pillar.
(7) Disconnect speaker wire connector, if equipped.
(8) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in trim panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(9) Remove D-pillar trim from vehicle.
Fig. 12 REAR HVAC LOUVER
1 - HEVAC DUCT
2 - REAR HEVAC LOUVER
3 - HEADLINING
4 - CLIP
Fig. 13 REAR VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY
1 - HEADLINER
2 - WIRE COVER
3 - MIRROR
4 - MIRROR ASSEMBLY
5 - WIRE CONNECTOR
6 - WINDSHIELD
Fig. 14 REAR VIEW MIRROR
1 - MIRROR
2 - WINDSHIELD
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position D-pillar trim on vehicle.
(2) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in trim panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(3) Connect speaker wire connector to speaker, if
equipped.
(4) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in D-pillar.
(5) Engage hidden clips attaching trim to D-pillar.
(6) Install screws attaching trim panel to attach-
ing bracket on short wheel base vehicle.
(7) Install quarter trim bolster on short wheel base
vehicle.
(8) Install bolt to attach second row seat belt, if
equipped, anchor to quarter on short wheel base
vehicle. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39 N´m (29 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(9) Install second row seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.
(10) Install liftgate sill plate.
(11) Install rear header trim cover.
SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage hidden clips holding sill plate to
sliding door opening sill.
(2) Disengage hooks holding outside edge of sill
plate to door sill (Fig. 15).
(3) Remove sill plate from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sill plate in position on vehicle.
(2) Engage hooks to hold outside edge of sill plate
to door sill.
(3) Align guide pins to holes in door sill.
(4) Engage hidden clips to hold sill plate to sliding
door opening sill.(5) Engage interlock tabs at lower B-pillar and
quarter trim panel.
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL
All vehicles with driver and passenger side air
bags must have a colored coded five Bullet point air
bag warning label applied to the sun visor, verify
label availability and ensure the label is installed.
(1) Disengage sun visor from center support.
(2) Remove screws attaching sun visor to roof
header (Fig. 16).
(3) Remove sun visor from roof.
(4) If equipped, disconnect illuminated vanity mir-
ror wire connector from body harness.
(5) Remove sun visor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
All vehicles with driver and passenger side air
bags must have a colored coded five Bullet point air
bag warning label applied to the sun visor, verify
label availability and ensure the label is installed.
(1) Place sun visor in position on vehicle.
(2) Connect illuminated vanity mirror wire connec-
tor into body harness.
(3) Place sun visor in position on roof.
(4) Install screws to hold sun visor to roof header
(Fig. 16).
(5) Engage sun visor into center support.
Fig. 15 SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE
1 - HOOKS
2 - SILL PLATE
3 - CLIPS
4 - SLIDING DOOR SILL
5 - CLIPS
Fig. 16 SUN VISOR
1 - HEADLINING
2 - SUN VISOR
23 - 82 INTERIORRS
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (Continued)

SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage sun visor from support.
(2) Remove screw holding support to roof header
(Fig. 17).
(3) Remove sun visor support from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sun visor support in position on vehicle.
(2) Install screw holding support to roof header
(Fig. 17).
(3) Engage sun visor into support.
FLOOR CONSOLE TRAY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the floor console. Refer to the Owner's
Manual for proper procedures.
(2) Remove the four screws and remove the tray.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the floor console tray and install the
screws.
(2) Install the floor console. Refer to the Owner's
Manual for proper procedures.
FLOOR CONSOLE TRAY -
BRACKET ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the floor carpet. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS -
REMOVAL)
(2) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(3) Remove the four screws and remove the
bracket assembly.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bracket assembly and install the
four screws.
(2) Connect the electrical connector.
(3) Install the floor carpet. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/CARPETS AND FLOOR MATS -
INSTALLATION)
Fig. 17 SUN VISOR SUPPORT
1 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
2 - SUN VISOR SUPPORT
3 - HEADLINING
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PAINT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PAINT
SPECIFICATIONS - COLOR CODE CHARTS . . 84
BASE COAT/CLEARCOAT FINISH
DESCRIPTION.........................85
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION.........................85PAINTED TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION.........................85
FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING & POLISHING
DESCRIPTION.........................85
PAINT
SPECIFICATIONS - COLOR CODE CHARTS
EXTERIOR COLORS
EXTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
COLOR CODEEXTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
COLOR CODE
BRIGHT SILVER
METALLIC CLEAR
COATWS2 LIGHT ALMOND
PEARL METALLIC
CLEAR COATZKJ
BRILLIANT BLACK
CRYSTAL PEARL
COATAXR MIDNIGHT BLUE
PEARL COATBB8
BUTANE BLUE
METALLIC CLEAR
COATABE ONYX GREEN PEARL
COATYJR
DEEP MOLTEN RED
PEARL COATBR8 SATIN JADE PEARL
COATAP4
GRAPHITE METALLIC
CLEAR COATZDR STONE WHITE CLEAR
COATSW1
INFERNO RED TINTED
PEARL COATWEL
INTERIOR COLORS
INTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
COLOR CODEINTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
COLOR CODE
DEEP JADE P7 MEDIUM SLATE
GRAYD5
KHAKI J3
23 - 84 PAINTRS

BASE COAT/CLEARCOAT
FINISH
DESCRIPTION
On most vehicles a two-part paint application
(basecoat/clearcoat) is used. Color paint that is
applied to primer is called basecoat. The clearcoat
protects the basecoat from ultraviolet light and pro-
vides a durable high-gloss finish.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents
on painted surfaces. Damage to finish or color can
result.
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION
Exterior vehicle body colors are identified on the
Body Code plate. (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHI-
CLE INFORMATION/BODY CODE PLATE -
DESCRIPTION). The paint code is also identified on
the Vehicle Safety Certification Label which is
located on the drivers door shut face. 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 codes listed in the Color Code
Chart are used for manufacturing purposes.
PAINTED TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION
When a painted metal surface has been scratched
or chipped, it should be touched up as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use Mopart
Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch Up Paints and Clear Top
Coat. (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFOR-
MATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION).
WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SPRAYING PAINT
OR SOLVENTS IN A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
TOUCH UP PROCEDURE
(1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside
scratch or chip.
(2) Clean affected area with MopartTar/Road Oil
Remover, 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 sur-
face finish. The applicator brush should be wet
enough to puddle-fill the scratch or chip without run-
ning. 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 CLEAN-
ING SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING &
POLISHING
DESCRIPTION
Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in
clearcoat or single-stage finishes can be reduced with
light finesse sanding, hand buffing, and polishing.If
the finish has been finesse sanded in the past,
it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding opera-
tion should be performed by a trained automo-
tive paint technician.
CAUTION: Do not remove clearcoat finish, if
equipped. Basecoat paint must retain clearcoat for
durability.
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SEATS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH SEAT
REMOVAL.............................87
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION.......................88
SYNCHRONIZING CABLE ADJUSTMENT . . . 88
QUAD CHILD SEAT
REMOVAL.............................89
INSTALLATION.........................89
HEADREST
REMOVAL.............................89
INSTALLATION.........................89
HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL.............................90
INSTALLATION.........................90
RECLINER HANDLE
REMOVAL.............................90
INSTALLATION.........................90
ARMREST
REMOVAL.............................91
INSTALLATION.........................91
FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL.............................91
INSTALLATION.........................91
FRONT SEAT BACK
REMOVAL.............................92
INSTALLATION.........................92
FRONT SEATBACK ASSIST STRAP
REMOVAL.............................92
INSTALLATION.........................92
FRONT SEATBACK PANEL
REMOVAL.............................92
INSTALLATION.........................93
FRONT SEATBACK COVER
REMOVAL.............................93
INSTALLATION.........................93
FRONT/QUAD SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL.............................93
INSTALLATION.........................93
FRONT SEAT CUSHION SIDE COVER
REMOVAL.............................94
INSTALLATION.........................94
FRONT SEAT RISER - MANUAL TRACK
REMOVAL.............................94
INSTALLATION.........................95
FRONT SEAT TRACK POWER ADJUSTER
REMOVAL.............................95
INSTALLATION.........................95
FRONT SEAT TRACK MANUAL ADJUSTER
REMOVAL.............................95INSTALLATION.........................95
FRONT SEAT TRACK - REAR COVER
REMOVAL.............................96
INSTALLATION.........................96
QUAD BUCKET SEAT SIDE SHIELD/
CUPHOLDER
REMOVAL.............................96
INSTALLATION.........................96
QUAD BUCKET SEAT SIDE SHIELD - NO
CUPHOLDER
REMOVAL.............................97
INSTALLATION.........................97
QUAD BUCKET SEAT RISER
REMOVAL.............................98
INSTALLATION.........................98
BUCKET SEAT BACK - QUAD BUCKET
REMOVAL.............................98
INSTALLATION.........................99
BENCH SEATBACK PANEL
REMOVAL.............................99
INSTALLATION.........................99
SEAT CUSHION COVER - QUAD BUCKET,
50/50 SPLIT, BENCH
REMOVAL............................100
INSTALLATION........................100
BENCH SEAT RISER - 50/50 SPLIT
REMOVAL............................100
INSTALLATION........................100
BENCH SEAT RISER - SECOND ROW
REMOVAL............................101
INSTALLATION........................101
BENCH SEAT RISER - THIRD ROW
REMOVAL............................101
INSTALLATION........................101
SEAT BACK HINGE COVERS - QUAD BUCKET,
50/50 SPLIT, BENCH
REMOVAL............................101
INSTALLATION........................101
BENCH SEAT BACK HINGE
REMOVAL............................102
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION......................102
SYNCHRONIZING CABLE ADJUSTMENT . . 102
BENCH SEAT BACK
REMOVAL............................103
INSTALLATION........................103
BENCH SEAT BACK COVER
REMOVAL............................103
INSTALLATION........................103
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BENCH SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL............................104
INSTALLATION........................104
PLASTIC GROCERY BAG RETAINER
REMOVAL............................104
INSTALLATION........................105
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL............................105
INSTALLATION........................105
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN GUIDE
REMOVAL............................105
INSTALLATION........................105
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LOCK/LATCH
REMOVAL............................105INSTALLATION........................105
LUMBAR SUPPORT
REMOVAL............................106
INSTALLATION........................106
SEAT RISER LATCH LOCKING LINK
REMOVAL............................106
INSTALLATION........................106
QUAD BUCKET SEAT SIDE SHIELD/
CUPHOLDER - FLAP AND SPRING
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL............................107
INSTALLATION........................107
CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH
SEAT
REMOVAL
(1) Close child restraint seat.
(2) Remove seat back cover.
(3) Remove screws attaching child restraint seat
module hinges to seat back frame lower rail (Fig. 1).
(4) Return seat back to upright position.
(5) Disengage push in fasteners attaching upper
bolster to child restraint seat module (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove screws attaching top of module to seat
back frame upper rail (Fig. 3).
(7) Remove child restraint seat module from seat
back (Fig. 4).
Fig. 1 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT LOWER HINGE
1 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
2 - LOWER HINGE
Fig. 2 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT UPPER BOLSTER
1 - UPPER BOLSTER
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
3 - PUSH-IN FASTENER
Fig. 3 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT UPPER SCREWS
1 - UPPER BOLSTER
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
(1) Place child restraint seat module in position on
seat back (Fig. 4).
(2) Position seat back hinge interlock lever over
the top of the outboard child restraint seat hinge
(Fig. 5).
(3) Install screws attaching child restraint seat
module hinges to seat back frame lower rail (Fig. 1).
(4) Install screws attaching top of module to seat
back frame upper rail (Fig. 3). Tighten nuts to 7 N´m
(62 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Install push in fasteners attaching upper bol-
ster to child restraint seat module (Fig. 2).
(6) Return seat back to folded position.
(7) Install seat back cover.
(8) Check belt for smooth operation and verify
interlock operation. Recliner should not operate with
child seat deployed.
SYNCHRONIZING CABLE ADJUSTMENT
NOTE: Bench seats equipped with child restraint
seats have an interlock feature that will not allow
the seat back to fold forward with the child seat
open.
If the seat back hinges do not release at the same
time the synchronizing cable must be adjusted.
(1) Remove seat from vehicle. Refer to Owner's
Manual for proper procedures.
(2) Disengage cable from the recline mechanism by
pulling the cable end toward the front of the seat
(Fig. 6).
(3) Pull U-shaped locking tab on self-adjusting
mehcanism to disengage auto-adjust feature.
(4) Reattach self-adjusting mechanism, pulling
against spring load to tighten cable.
(5) Press locking tab onto the adjusting mecha-
nism to lock into place.
Fig. 4 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
1 - 1ST REAR SEAT BACK
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
3 - SEAT BACK HINGE INTERLOCK LEVER
Fig. 5 INTERLOCK LEVER
1 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT HINGE
2 - SEAT BACK HINGE INTERLOCK LEVER
3 - 1ST REAR SEAT BACK
4 - SEAT BACK FRAME RAIL
23 - 88 SEATSRS
CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH SEAT (Continued)

QUAD CHILD SEAT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the seat. Refer to Owner's Manual for
proper procedures.
(2) Remove seat back cover (Fig. 7).
(3) Remove fasteners attaching quad child seat to
the seat (Fig. 8).
(4) Remove quad child seat from the seat.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place quad child seat in position.
(2) Install fasteners and tighten to 13.5 N´m (10 ft.
lbs.)
(3) Install seat back cover.
(4) Install seat in vehicle.
HEADREST
REMOVAL
(1) Lift head restraint to top of travel.
(2) Depress lock button on side of sleeve at top of
seat back (Fig. 9).
(3) Pull head restraint from top of seat back.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place head restraint in position.
(2) Depress lock button on side of sleeve at top of
seat back.
(3) Push heat restraint down into position.
Fig. 6 SYNCHRONIZING CABLE
1 - CABLE END
2 - LOCKING TAB
3 - SETBACK HINGE
Fig. 7 SEAT BACK COVER
1 - SEAT BACK COVER
Fig. 8 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT BACK
1 - FASTENERS
2 - J-STRAPS
3 - FASTENERS
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CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH SEAT (Continued)