STANDARD PROCEDURE - ANTENNA GRID REPAIR
Repair of the rear glass antenna bus bars and terminals can be accomplished using a Mopar Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit (Part Number 4267922) or equivalent.
| WARNING | MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE REPAIR KIT MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION. THE KIT CONTAINS EPOXY RESIN AND AMINE TYPE HARDENER, WHICH ARE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN AND EYES. FOR SKIN CONTACT, WASH THE AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. FOR CONTACT WITH THE EYES, FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, INDUCE VOMITING AND CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT USE NEAR FIRE OR FLAME. CONTAINS FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. |
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- Mask the repair area (3) on the inside of the rear glass so that the conductive epoxy can be applied neatly. Extend the epoxy application onto the rear glass antenna (2) or bus bar on each side of the break (1).
- Follow the instructions in the repair kit for preparing the damaged area.
- Remove the package separator clamp and mix the two conductive epoxy components thoroughly within the packaging. Fold the package in half and cut the center corner to dispense the epoxy.
- For rear glass antenna bus bar repairs, mask the area to be repaired with masking tape or a template.
- Apply the epoxy through the slit in the masking tape or template. Overlap both ends of the break by at least 0.75 inch (19 mm).
- For a rear glass antenna terminal replacement, mask the adjacent areas so the epoxy can be extended onto the adjacent bus bar. Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the area where the terminal was previously fastened and onto the adjacent bus bar line.
- Apply a thin layer of conductive epoxy to the terminal and place it in the proper location on the rear glass antenna bus bar. To prevent the terminal from moving while the epoxy is curing, it must be wedged or clamped.
- Carefully remove the masking tape or template. CAUTION: Do not allow the glass surface to exceed 400° F (204° C) or the glass may fracture.
- Allow the epoxy to cure for 24 hours at room temperature.
- After the conductive epoxy is properly cured, remove the wedge or clamp from the terminal. Do not attach the wire harness connectors until the curing process is complete.
- Check the operation of the rear glass antenna bus bar and/or terminal(s) with the audio system performance levels.
LOWER DOOR SPEAKER
| WARNING | DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. |
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the door interior trim panel. «(Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)»(ref-250612-S00376062812007031500000) .
- Disconnect the lower door speaker harness connector.
- Remove the lower door speaker retaining screws (1).
- Remove the lower door speaker together with the plastic frame and the speaker cover.
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Scheme 24: REMOVAL - REAR PANEL SPEAKER
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- Move the seats and tilt the seat back to the full forward position.
- Remove the door sill molding.
- Remove the edge plate and the door edge molding. CAUTION: The speaker grille is plastic and may break if excessive force is applied in one place.
- Using a trim stick, remove the speaker grille (3) from the back panel carpet.
- Fold the back panel carpet to one side, enough to see the retaining nuts (4).
- Remove the retaining nuts (4), then remove the speaker shroud (1) from the inner mounting frame (2).
- Disconnect the rear panel speaker harness connector (2).
- Remove the inner mounting frame (1) together with the left or right rear panel speaker from the vehicle.
| WARNING | DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. |
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- Install the lower door speaker together with the plastic frame (1) and the speaker cover (2).
- Connect the lower door speaker harness connector (4).
- Install the lower door speaker retaining screws (3) and secure.
- Install the door interior trim panel. «(Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)»(ref-250612-S10572715752007031500000) .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
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Scheme 27: INSTALLATION - REAR PANEL SPEAKER
| 1 - EDGE PLATE |
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| 2 - EDGE MOLDING |
| 3 - SPEAKER HARNESS CONNECTOR |
| 4 - INNER MOUNTING FRAME |
| 5 - SPEAKER SHROUD |
| 6 - SPEAKER GRILLE |
| 7 - RETAINING NUT |
- Install the inner mounting frame (4) together with the left or right rear panel speaker into the opening of the rear panel.
- Connect the rear panel speaker harness connector (3).
- Install the speaker shroud (5) to the inner mounting frame (4).
- Install the retaining nuts (7) and secure, then unfold the back panel carpet.
- Install the rear panel speaker grille (6).
- Install the door edge molding (2) and the edge plate (1).
- Install the door sill molding.
- Move the seats back to their normal driving position.
