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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2006COMMANDER BASE, 3.7 K, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEFRAMES, SUBFRAMES & CROSSMEMBERSFRAME & BUMPERSCRADLE-REAR BODYINSTALLATION
2006 Jeep Commander Base, 3.7 K, AWD

Cradle-Rear Body: Installation

2006 Jeep Commander Base, 3.7 K, AWDSECTION Installation
Fig 1: Body Cradle
GC0027788Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Install the cradle and install the rail bolts (4).
  2. Align the cradle to the marks made previously.
  3. Tighten the bolts (4) to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the side cradle bolt (1).
  5. Tighten the bolt (1) to 108 N.m (80 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the upper cradle bolts (2).
  7. Tighten the bolts (2) to 102 N.m (75 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Exhaust Hangers
    GC0027789Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Connect the exhaust hangers (1 and 2).
    Fig 3: Sway Bar Attaching Point
    GC0027787Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  9. Attach the track bar (1) and install the outer bolt (3) and nut (2).
  10. Tighten the bolt (3) to 190 N.m (140 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Filler Neck Grommet
    GC0027795Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  11. Verify that the fuel filler tube grommet is in place and lube the grommet to aid installation of the filler tube.
    Fig 5: Removing/Installing Fuel Filler Tube
    GC0027791Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  12. Install the filler tube through the grommet.
    Fig 6: Fuel Filler Tube & Fastener
    GC0027790Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  13. Install the bolt (1) supporting the fuel filler tube (2) and tighten to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 7: Fuel Filler Hoses & Components
    GC0027792Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  14. Connect the fuel filler hose (3) to the fuel tank and install the clamp (4).
  15. Connect the fuel line (1).
  16. Connect the vapor canister line (2).
    Fig 8: Trailer Wiring
    GC0027800Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  17. Connect the trailer wiring electrical connector (1).
    Fig 9: Left Harness
    GC0027801Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  18. Position the left wire harness through the cradle and secure the harness hangers.
    Fig 10: Vapor Canister
    GC0027793Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  19. Install the vapor canister (1) and install the lower canister nut (2).
  20. Tighten the nuts to 24 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 11: Canister Hoses
    GC0027799Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  21. Connect the vapor canister hoses.
    Fig 12: IDENTIFYING VAPOR CANISTER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
    GC0027798Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  22. Connect the vapor canister electrical connector.
    Fig 13: Right Harness
    GC0027796Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  23. Position the right wire harness through the cradle and secure the harness hangers.
    Fig 14: Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor
    GC0027797Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  24. Connect the tire pressure monitor sensor, if equipped.
  25. Install the tail lamps. (Refer to REAR LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION ).
  26. Install the fascia. (Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FASCIA-REAR - INSTALLATION) .
  27. Install the spare wheel.
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