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Cradle-Rear Body

  1. Remove the rear fascia. See REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the spare wheel.
  3. Remove the tail lamps.
    Fig 1: Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
    GC0027797Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Disconnect the tire pressure monitor sensor, if equipped.
    Fig 2: Right Harness
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  5. Separate the right harness hangers and position the harness through the cradle.
    Fig 3: Identifying Vapor Canister Electrical Connector
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  6. Disconnect the vapor canister electrical connector.
    Fig 4: Canister Hoses
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  7. Disconnect the vapor canister hoses.
    Fig 5: Vapor Canister
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  8. Loosen the upper two canister nuts.
  9. Remove the lower canister nut (2) and remove the vapor canister (1).
    Fig 6: Left Harness
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  10. Separate the left harness hangers and position the harness through the cradle.
    Fig 7: Trailer Wiring
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  11. Disconnect trailer wiring electrical connector (1).
    Fig 8: Filler Neck Grommet 1
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  12. Lube filler neck grommet to aid with removal of the filler neck.
    Fig 9: Fuel Filler Hoses & Components
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  13. Disconnect vapor canister line (2).
  14. Disconnect the fuel line (1).
  15. Loosen the clamp (4) and disconnect the fuel filler hose (3).
    Fig 10: Fuel Filler Tube & Fastener
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  16. Remove the bolt (1) supporting the fuel filler tube (2).
    Fig 11: Fuel Filler Neck
    GC0027791Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  17. Separate and remove the fuel filler neck.
    Fig 12: Sway Bar Attachments
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  18. Remove the outer bolt (2 and 3) and disconnect the track bar (1).
    Fig 13: Exhaust Hangers
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  19. Separate the exhaust hangers (1 and 2) and support the exhaust.
    Fig 14: Cradle
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  20. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the body cradle (3) on the underbody to aid installation.
  21. Support the cradle (3) with a suitable lifting device.
  22. Remove the upper cradle bolts (2).
  23. Remove the side cradle bolt (1).
  24. Remove the rail bolts (4) and remove the cradle (3).