Frame & Bumpers: Removal & Installation Dodge Dakota III

INSTALLATION

1. Install the fog lamps (3) onto the bracket (4) and position the bracket onto the vehicle (1).
2. Connect the fog lamp electrical connector (2).
3. Install the three screws on the top of the bracket (2).
4. Install the three screws (3) on each side of the bracket (2).
5. Install the fascia. «(Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FASCIA-FRONT - INSTALLATION)»(ref-247647-S33691279052007020100000)

Scheme 3

1. Disconnect the license plate lamp electrical connectors and separate the wire harness from the bumper (2).
2. Support the bumper (2).
3. Remove the four nuts (4) attaching the bumper (2) to the hitch (3).
4. Remove the bumper.

1. Verify that the stud plates (1) are in place and install the bumper (2) onto the trailer hitch (3) brackets.
2. Install the nuts (4) and adjust the bumper gap to specifications. «(Refer to BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS)»(ref-247640-S01525951362007020100000)
3. Tighten the nuts to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.).
4. Position the license plate light wire harness back onto the bumper and connect the electrical connectors.

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

1. Remove the wheel well screws (2) on each side of the vehicle.
2. Remove the upper three screws (2).
3. Remove the two push pins on the lower edge and remove the fascia (3).

1. Position the fascia (3) onto the support bracket (1).
2. Install the three upper screws (2).
3. Install the two lower edge push pin fasteners.
4. Install the three screws (2) at each wheel well.

Scheme 6

1. Remove the support bracket. «(Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/BRACKET-FASCIA SUPPORT - REMOVAL)»(ref-247647-S25952383212007020100000)
2. Remove the four nuts (1 and 3) securing the fascia support (4) to the frame tips (2).
3. Remove the support (4).

1. Install the fascia support (4) and install the right (1) and left (3) nuts.
2. Tighten the nuts to 94 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the fascia support bracket. «(Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/BRACKET-FASCIA SUPPORT - INSTALLATION)»(ref-247647-S03599546862007020100000)
4. Check front fascia gap and flush positioning. «(Refer to BODY/BODY STRUCTURE/GAP AND FLUSH - SPECIFICATIONS)»(ref-247640-S01525951362007020100000)
5. loosen the nuts (1 and 3) and adjust the front fascia to specifications.
6. Tighten the nuts to 94 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).

1. Install the crossmember (3) and install the bolts (2) and nuts (1).
2. Tighten the bolts and nuts to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).

Scheme 7

Scheme 8

1. Remove the Front End Sheet Metal (FESM) mounting bolt (3).
2. Remove the two lower fascia support nuts (1) and remove the tow hook assembly (5).
3. Remove the nuts (3) and remove the brackets (1 & 2).

1. Install the brackets (1 & 2) and install the nuts (3).
2. Tighten the nuts to 95 N.m (70 ft. lbs.)
3. Install the hook assembly (5) and install the FESM bolt (3).
4. Install the fascia support nuts (1).
5. Tighten the FESM Bolt (3) to 75 N.m (55 ft. lbs.)
6. Tighten the fascia support nuts (1) to 94 N.m (70 ft. lbs.).

Scheme 9

1. Remove the bumper. «(Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/BUMPER-STEP - REMOVAL)»(ref-247647-S40154862252007020100000)
2. Disconnect the trailer wiring electrical connectors.
3. Remove the bolts (1) and remove the hitch (2).

1. Install the hitch (2) and install the bolts (1).
2. Tighten the bolts to 170 N.m (125 ft. lbs.).
3. Connect the trailer wiring electrical connectors.
4. Install the bumper. «(Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/BUMPER-STEP - INSTALLATION)»(ref-247647-S11699059682007020100000)