Starting - Service Information: Removal & Installation Dodge Durango III

INSTALLATION

1. Route the cable behind the center stack of the instrument panel.
2. Remove the retainers (1) from the remote start antenna (2).
3. Through the glove box opening (2) install the two antenna harness clips (1) from the back of the instrument panel.
4. Clip the two WIN antenna (2) harness clips (1) to the support.
5. Through the steering column opening connect the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) antenna connector (1) from the WIN (2).
6. Install the instrument panel center bezel. Refer to «BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CENTER, INSTALLATION»(ref-465921-S16270483732012042300000) .
7. Install the glovebox liner.
8. Install the glovebox. Refer to «GLOVE BOX, INSTRUMENT PANEL, INSTALLATION»(ref-465921-S41254480452012042300000) .
9. Install the right side knee blocker support bracket.
10. Install the steering column opening cover. Refer to «COVER, STEERING COLUMN OPENING, INSTALLATION»(ref-465921-S38359398272012042300000) .
11. Install the drivers side silencer pad. NOTE: Passenger side shown in illustration, drivers side similar.
12. Install the drivers cowl trim panel. Refer to «PANEL, COWL TRIM, SIDE, INSTALLATION»(ref-465921-S00121233912012042300000) .
13. Install the drivers scuff plate. Refer to «PLATE, SCUFF, DOOR, INSTALLATION»(ref-465921-S01892873462012042300000) .
14. Connect the negative battery cable.

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The START/STOP button is located on the instrument panel, inserted into the Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) next to the steering column. The START/STOP button is the momentary push button used to change the vehicle's ignition states, instead of the conventional key and lock cylinder. The START/STOP button can be removed and the FOB with Integrated Key (FOBIK) can be used in its place, in a similar manner to a conventional key.

REMOVAL

The starter relay is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC). Refer to label on PDC cover for relay location.

1. Disconnect and isolate negative battery cable.
2. Remove cover from Power Distribution Center (PDC) for relay identification and location.
3. Remove starter relay from PDC.
4. Check condition of relay terminals and PDC connector terminals for damage or corrosion. Repair if necessary before installing relay.
5. Check for pin height (pin height should be the same for all terminals within the PDC connector). Repair if necessary before installing relay.

1. Push down firmly on starter relay until terminals are fully seated into PDC receptacle.
2. Install PDC cover.
3. Connect battery cable.