2013 Dodge Journey Owner Manual - Page 542

540 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 5. Remove the A/C air filter by pulling it straight out of Body Lubrication the housing. Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as 6. Install the A/C air filter with the arrow on the filter seat tracks, door hinge pivot points and rollers, liftgate, pointing toward the floor. When installing the filter tailgate, sliding doors and hood hinges, should be lubricover, make sure the retaining tabs fully engage the cated periodically with a lithium based grease, such as MOPAR® Spray White Lube to assure quiet, easy operacover. tion and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the application of any lubricant, the parts concerned should CAUTION! be wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating The A/C air filter is identified with an arrow to excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular indicate airflow direction through the filter. Failure attention should also be given to hood latching compoto install the filter properly will result in the need to nents to ensure proper function. When performing other replace it more often. underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated. 7. Reinstall the glove box door. Make sure that the hinges are seated fully as you raise the door. Otherwise, the The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a year, preferably in the Fall and Spring. Apply a small door latch will not align properly. amount of a high quality lubricant, such as MOPAR® Lock Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.