Dodge Durango

 Service Manual

Audio Systems » Removal and installation
Power amplifier

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

(2) Remove the trim cover from the right cowl side inner panel. Refer to Cowl Trim Cover in the Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the procedures.

(3) Disconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors from the connector receptacles on the bottom of the power amplifier (Fig. 10).

Fig. 10 Power Amplifier Connections Remove/Install

1 - HEATER-A/C HOUSING

2 - ANTENNA COAXIAL CABLE

3 - FENDER

4 - HINGE PILLAR

5 - AMPLIFIER

6 - WIRE HARNESS

(4) Remove the two screws that secure the power amplifier to the right cowl side inner panel (Fig. 11).

Fig. 11 Power Amplifier Remove/Install

1 - UPPER HINGE ACCESS HOLE

2 - COWL SIDE INNER PANEL

3 - HOOK

4 - SCREW

5 - AMPLIFIER

(5) To disengage the upper hook bracket of the power amplifier from the upper hinge access hole in the right cowl side inner panel: (a) Lift the power amplifier upwards about 5 centimeters (2 inches).

(b) Tilt the top of the power amplifier toward the instrument panel.

(c) Keep the top of the power amplifier tilted toward the instrument panel while lowering the unit from between the right cowl side inner panel and the end of the heater-A/C housing.

(6) Remove the power amplifier from the right cowl side inner panel.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position the power amplifier to the right cowl side inner panel.

(2) To engage the upper hook bracket of the power amplifier in the upper hinge access hole in the right cowl side inner panel: (a) Tilt the top of the power amplifier toward the instrument panel.

(b) Keep the top of the power amplifier tilted toward the instrument panel while lifting the unit up between the right cowl side inner panel and the end of the heater-A/C housing.

(c) When the lower power amplifier mounting brackets are about 5 centimeters (2 inches) above the mounting holes for the lower brackets in the right cowl side inner panel, tilt the top of the power amplifier toward the right cowl side inner panel.

(d) Lower the power amplifier until the upper hook bracket is engaged in the upper hinge access hole in the right cowl side inner panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N*m (17 in. lbs.).

(3) Install and tighten the two screws that secure the power amplifier to the right cowl side inner panel.

(4) Reconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors to the connector receptacles on the bottom of the power amplifier.

(5) Install the trim cover onto the right cowl side inner panel. Refer to Cowl Trim Cover in the Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the procedures.

(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

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