Overhead console reading and courtesy lamp lens. Overhead console
REMOVAL (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Insert a long, narrow, flat-bladed tool between
the edge of the reading and courtesy lamp lens and
the overhead console housing just inboard of the lens
pivots (Fig. 4).
(3) Gently pry downward against the reading and
courtesy lamp lens until the pivot of the lens is disengaged
from the pivot pin in the lens opening of the
overhead console housing.
(4) Repeat the procedure to disengage the second
lens pivot from its pivot pin.
(5) Pull the pivot end (inboard side) of the reading
and courtesy lamp lens horizontally inboard far
enough to disengage the switch actuator tab on the
outboard side of the lens from the overhead console
housing.
(6) Remove the reading and courtesy lamp lens
from the overhead console housing.
Fig. 4 Overhead Console Reading and Courtesy Lamp Lens Remove/Install 1 - PRY HERE 2 - READING AND COURTESY LAMP LENS PIVOTS 3 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE INSTALLATION (1) Position the switch actuator tab on the outboard
side of the reading and courtesy lamp lens into
the lens opening of the overhead console housing.
The lens actuator tab should be positioned directly
over the switch plunger, which is located just outboard
of the lens opening.
(2) Align the two pivots on the inboard side of the
reading and courtesy lamp lens with the two pivot
pins on the inboard end of the lens opening in the
overhead console housing.
(3) Push firmly and evenly upward on the reading
and courtesy lamp lens directly over each of the two
pivots until they snap into place over the pivot pins
in the lens opening of the overhead console housing.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable. REMOVAL OVERHEAD CONSOLE (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. (2) Remove the screw that secures the front of the
overhead console to the front of the overhead console
bracket (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5 Overhead Console Remove/Install 1 - HEADLINER 2 - BRACKET 3 - SNAP CLIP (2) 4 - LOCATING PIN 5 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE 6 - SCREW 7 - FRONT HEADER 8 - ROOF WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR (3) Insert the fingertips of both hands between the
headliner and the sides of the overhead console housing
in the area between the garage door opener storage
bin and the sunglasses storage bin.
(4) Pull downward on the sides of the overhead
console housing firmly and evenly to disengage the
two snap clips that secure the rear of the unit from
their receptacles in the overhead console bracket.
(5) Lower the overhead console from the headliner
far enough to access the wire harness connector.
(6) Disconnect the roof wire harness connector
from the overhead console wire harness connector.
(7) Remove the overhead console from the headliner. OVERHEAD CONSOLE BRACKET (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the overhead console from the overhead
console bracket. Refer to Overhead Console in
the Removal and Installation section of this group for
the procedures. (3) Remove the headliner from the roof panel.
Refer to Headliner in the Removal and Installation
section of Group 23 - Body for the procedures.
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the front of
the overhead console bracket to the roof front header
(Fig. 6).
Fig. 6 Overhead Console Bracket Remove/Install 1 - ROOF PANEL 2 - DOUBLE-FACED TAPE 3 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE BRACKET 4 - SCREW (2) 5 - FRONT HEADER (5) Using a sharp utility knife, cut through the
double-faced tape that secures the rear flange of the
overhead console bracket to the roof panel.
(6) Remove the overhead console bracket from the
roof panel. INSTALLATION OVERHEAD CONSOLE (1) Position the overhead console near the mounting
location on the headliner.
(2) Reconnect the roof wire harness connector to
the overhead console wire harness connector.
(3) Align the locating pin on the rear of the overhead
console housing with the receptacle in the rear
of the overhead console bracket.
(4) Align the two snap clips on the overhead console
housing with their receptacles in the overhead
console bracket.
(5) Push upward firmly and evenly on the sides of
the overhead console housing over both of the snap
clip locations until each of the two snap clips is fully
engaged with its receptacle in the overhead console
bracket. (6) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
front of the overhead console housing to the overhead
console bracket. Tighten the screw to 1.9 N*m (17 in.
lbs.).
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable. OVERHEAD CONSOLE BRACKET (1) Remove any remnants of the old double-faced
tape from the roof panel and the rear flange of the
overhead console bracket and clean these areas with
a suitable solvent to remove any traces of grease, oil
or adhesive residue. When installing the overhead
console bracket, always apply a new piece of doublefaced
tape to the rear flange of the bracket.
(2) Align the two locating pins on the front of the
overhead console bracket with the receptacles in the
roof front header.
(3) Lower the rear flange of the overhead console
bracket from the roof panel far enough to access and
remove the release paper from the double-faced tape.
(4) Push upward firmly and evenly on the rear
flange of the overhead console bracket over the double-
faced tape to ensure complete adhesion to the
roof panel.
(5) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the front of the overhead console bracket to the roof
front header. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N*m (20 in.
lbs.).
(6) Install the headliner onto the roof panel. Refer
to Headliner in the Removal and Installation section
of Group 23 - Body for the procedures.
(7) Install the overhead console onto the overhead
console bracket. Refer to Overhead Console in the
Removal and Installation section of this group for the
procedures.
(8) Reconnect the battery negative cable.Overhead console reading and courtesy lamp lens
Overhead console
Dodge Durango (DN) 1998-2003 Service Manual
- Lubrication and Maintenance
- Suspension
- Differential and Driveline
- Brakes
- Cooling System
- Battery
- Starting Systems
- Charging System
- Ignition System
- Instrument Panel Systems
- Audio Systems
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- Speed Control System
- Turn Signal and Hazard Warning Systems
- Wiper and Washer Systems
- Lamps
- Passive Restraint Systems
- Electrically Heated Systems
- Power Distribution System
- Power Lock Systems
- Vehicle Theft/Security Systems
- Power Seat System
- Power Window Systems
- Power Mirror Systems
- Chime/Buzzer Warning Systems
- Overhead Console Systems
- Engine
- Exhaust System
- Frame and Bumpers
- Fuel System
- Steering
- Transmission and Transfer Case
- Tires and Wheels
- Body
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Emission Control Systems
- Introduction