Dodge Durango

 Service Manual

Body » Body component service » Removal and installation
Decals

REMOVAL

(1) Warm the panel to approximately 38C (100F) using a suitable heat lamp or heat gun.

(2) Peel decal from body panel (Fig. 19) and (Fig.

20) using an even pressure pull.

(3) Remove adhesive residue from body panel using a suitable adhesive removing solvent.

INSTALLATION

The painted surface of the body panel to be covered by a decal must be smooth and completely cured before decal can be applied. Ripples and feather edging will read through if surface is not properly prepared.

Clean all residue from surface.

(1) Peel paper backing away from decal exposing adhesive back of decal.

(2) Apply soap solution liberally to adhesive back of decal.

(3) Apply soap solution liberally to body panel surface.

(4) Place decal into position on body panel. Smooth out wrinkles by pulling lightly on edges of decal until it lays flat on painted surface.

(5) Push air pockets from under decal to the perimeter of the panel from the center of the decal out.

(6) Squeegee soap solution and air bubbles from behind decal from the center of the panel out using a body putty applicator squeegee.

(7) Apply heat to decal to evaporate residual moisture from edges of decal.

(8) Small air or water bubbles under decal can be pierced with a pin and smoothed out.

Fig. 19 Door Decals

1 - "DURANGO" DECAL

2 - FRONT DOOR

3 - "SLT" DECAL

Fig. 20 Liftgate Decals

1 - LIFTGATE

Grille

Hood

Hood silencer pad

Hood hinge

Hood safety latch

Hood latch striker

Hood latch

Hood release cable

Cowl grille

Cowl seal

Hood seal

Front wheelhouse liner

Left front fender

Right front fender

Running board

Exterior nameplates

Decals

Side view mirror

Front door trim panel

Front door waterdam

Front door

Front door hinge

Front door outside handle

Front door lock cylinder

Lock cylinders

Front door latch

Front door latch striker

Front door inside handle actuator

Front door inner belt weatherstrip

Front door outer belt weatherstrip

Front door glass

Front door window regulator

Front door lower glass run channels

Front door glass run weatherstrip

Front door opening weatherstrip

Front door secondary seal

Rear door trim panel

Rear door waterdam

Rear door

Rear door hinge

Rear door outside handle

Rear door latch

Rear door latch striker

Rear door inner belt weatherstrip

Rear door outer belt weatherstrip

Rear door opening weatherstrip

Rear door window regulator

Rear door glass run weatherstrip

Rear door glass run channels

Rear door glass

C-pillar seal

Rear door secondary seal

Roof rail weatherstrip and retainer

Body side moldings

Wheel opening molding

Fuel filler door

Rear wheel house liner

Liftgate trim panel

Liftgate hinge

Liftgate support cylinder

Liftgate

Liftgate outside handle

Liftgate lock cylinder

Liftgate latch

Liftgate latch striker

Liftgate opening weatherstrip

Liftgate molding

Luggage rack

Cowl trim cover

A-pillar grab handle

A-pillar trim

Door sill trim

B-pillar trim

C-pillar trim

Liftgate opening upper trim

D-pillar trim

Quarter panel trim

Liftgate scuff plate

Front seat belt retractor

Front seat belt buckle

2Nd row seat belt retractor

2Nd row seat belt buckle

3Rd row seat belt retractor

3Rd row seat belt buckle

Bucket seat

2Nd row seat

3Rd row seat

Floor console

Floor carpet

Rearview mirror

Rearview mirror support bracket

Sunvisor

Coat hook

Overhead assist handle

Headliner