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Towing and payload capacity from www.dodge.com :

http://www.dodge.com/en/towing_payload/2010/


Owners manual from www.dodge.com
(you must enter the year of your Durango):

http://www.dodge.com/en/owners/manuals/index.html



Second generation Durango wiring diagram from www.pdftown.com :

http://pdftown.com/Dodge-Durango-Wiring-Diagram.html


Thanks to RedStrapperRacing for the information on fluid capacities:

CAPACITIES: Engine, with filter..........7 quarts
Cooling System, Initial Fill..........16.3 quarts
Automatic Transmission, 42RLE Initial Fill..........4.1 quarts
Automatic Transmission, 545RFE 2WD Initial Fill..........5.5 quarts
Automatic Transmission, 545RFE 4WD Initial Fill..........6.6 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
5 speed 545RFE 2WD..........14.1 quarts
4 speed 42RLE..........8.8 quarts
5 speed 545RFE 4WD..........14.1 quarts
Differential, C205F Front..........3.6 pints [2]
Differential, With 8.25 RingGear Rear..........4.3 pints [3]
Differential, With 9.25 RingGear Rear..........4.5 pints [4]
Transfer Case, NV144..........1.7 pints
Transfer Case, NV244 GENIII..........3.4 pints

[2] Fill to level of fill plug.
[3] Fill no higher then 1/4 inch below plug hole.
[4] Fill no higher then 5/8 inch below plug hole.

TORQUES: Oil Drain Plug.....25 ft/lbs
Transfer Case
Fill Plug 15-25 ft/lbs
Drain Plug 15-25 ft/lbs
Bulb replacement guide from www.osramsylvania.com (enter make and year, then model):


http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...lacementGuide/


How to change spark plugs on a Durango with a Hemi yourself
My Durango was due for new plugs according to the maintenance log (30,000 miles). I went to the local Dodge dealer and spoke with the service manager. He said you had to remove the brake booster to change out the plugs and it would cost $225! I decided to try it myself.
Tools I used:
3/8" ratchet, 3 and 6" extensions, 3/8" swivel, 1/4" ratchet, 2 and 6" extension for the 1/4" ratchet, 1/4" swivel, 10mm socket, swivel spark plug socket with rubber insert and one without rubber insert (no swivel).

All you have to remove is the air inlet, which involves loosening a couple of clamps.

The 1/4" ratchet and accessories is for removing the coil packs. That can be tricky as you have to lift and twist them to get them out of the holes and to avoid hitting other stuff.

For the plugs, I used the plug socket with the rubber insert to loosen and remove the plugs. For installing the plugs, I used the socket with the rubber insert to lower the plug in and then tightened it 1 or 2 turns and pulled the socket out. Sometimes I had to push against the side of the hole with the extension to keep the socket from coming off of the extension. I then took the socket without the rubber insert and finished installing the plug. I couldn't get the socket with the rubber insert out of the hole if I tightened the plug all the way. It kept coming off of the extension.

I would work off/on on this project and it probably took me 3-4 hours to finish it. But having $200 bucks in my pocket was worth it.

I'm not mechanically inclined by no means, so if I can do it, you can do it too!





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Fuse location for the 2004 thru 2009 HB.

04 - Vehicle Quick Reference/Fuse Locations and Types/Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION: When replacing a blown fuse, it is important to use only a fuse having the correct amperage rating. The use of a fuse with a rating other than indicated may result in a dangerous electrical system overload. If a properly rated fuse continues to blow, it suggests a problem in the circuit that must be corrected.




NOTE: If you are leaving your vehicle dormant for longer than 21 days you may want to take steps to protect your battery. You may do this by disconnecting the battery or by disconnecting the two ignition-off draw (I.O.D.) fuses located in the Auxiliary Power Distribution Center (PDC) located in the engine compartment. The I.O.D. cavities include a snap-in retainer that allows the fuse to be disconnected, without removing it from the fuse block. Pressing the I.O.D. fuse back into the cavity reconnects it.


Interior Fuses
The fuse block contains blade-type mini-fuses, relays, and circuit breakers for high-current circuits. It is located in the left kick panel. It is accessible through a snap-in cover.



Fuse Block
Cavity Fuse/Color Description
F1 15 Amp
Blue Instrument Cluster Battery Feed
F 2 10 Amp
Red Occupant Classification Module (OCM) Battery Feed
F3 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run/Start for Controller (NGC), Integrated Power Module (IPM), AC Relay and Fuel Pump Relay
F4 10 Amp
Red Door Node and Non-Memory Power Mirror Switch Battery Feed
F5 (2)
10 Amp
Red Airbags (2 Fuses in Yellow Holder)
F6 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run/Start Unlock
F7 25 Amp
Natural Radio Battery Feed
F8 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run/Start for Cluster/Transfer Case/Seat Sw. Back lighting
F9 10 Amp
Red SDAR/DVD Battery Feed
F10 10 Amp
Red Spare
F11 10 Amp
Red Heated Mirrors
F12 20 Amp
Yellow Cluster Battery Feed
F13 10 Amp
Red Ignition Run HVAC Module/Heated Rear Glass (EBL) Relay
F14 10 Amp
Red ABS Module Ignition Run
F15 15 Amp
Blue Battery Feed Blue Tooth, Compass/Trip Computer (CMTC), Sentry Key Diagnostics
F16 20 Amp
Yellow Reconfigurable Power Outlets
F17 20 Amp
Yellow Cigar Lighter Ignition
F18 10 Amp
Red Spare Fuse
F19 15 Amp
Blue Heating AND Air Conditioning w/ATC Only Battery Feed
F20 25 Amp
Natural Amplifier Battery Feed


Underhood Fuses (Power Distribution Center)

Cavity Fuse/Color Description
1 40 Amp
Green HVAC Blower
2 30 Amp
Pink Power Outlets
3 30 Amp
Pink Rr Wiper/Ign R/O
4 30 Amp
Pink ABS Pump
5 50 Amp
Red Cabin Htr 1 (Diesel Only)
6 50 Amp
Red ASD
7 30 Amp
Pink Rr HVAC (XK)
8 40 Amp
Green Acc Delay/Seats
9 Spare
10 40 Amp
Green Starter/JB Power
11 30 Amp
Pink Cig Ltr/T-Tow
12 40 Amp
Green EBL/Htd Mirror
13 40 Amp
Green JB Power
14 50 Amp
Red Cabin Htr 2 (Diesel Only)
15 50 Amp
Red Cabin Htr 3 (Diesel Only)
16 25 Amp
Natural IPM/Coils
17 Spare
18 20 Amp
Yellow TCM/AC Clutch
19 20 Amp
Yellow Ign Sw
20 20 Amp
Yellow PCM Batt (Gasoline Only)
21 30 Amp
Pink ABS Valves
22 Spare
23 20 Amp
Yellow FDCM
24 20 Amp
Yellow Fuel Pump
25 20 Amp
Yellow FDCM/E-Diff.
26 15 Amp
Lt. Blue Hyd/PCM (Diesel Only)
27 15 Amp
Lt. Blue Brake/Stop Lamps
28 25 Amp
Natural NGC/Injectors
29 Spare
30 Spare
31 Mini Relay Cabin Htr 1 Rly (Diesel Only)
32 Micro Relay TCM Rly (Gasoline Only)
33 Micro Relay Starter Rly
34 Micro Relay AC Clutch Rly
35 Micro Relay Fuel Pump Rly
36 Mini Relay Cabin Htr 3 Rly (Diesel Only)
38 Mini Relay Cabin Htr 2 Rly (Diesel Only)
39 Mini Relay HVAC Blower Rly
40 Mini Relay ASD Rly


Underhood Fuses (Integrated Power Module)

Cavity Fuse/Color Description
1 Micro Relay Wiper On/Off Rly
2 Micro Relay Wiper Hi/Lo Rly
3 Micro Relay Horn Rly
4 Micro Relay Rear Fog Rly (BUX Only)
5 Micro Relay Lt T-Tow Stop/Turn Rly
6 Micro Relay Rt T-Tow Stop/Turn Rly
7 Micro Relay Park Lamps Rly
8 10 Amp
Red Lt Park Lamps
9 10 Amp
Red T-Tow Park Lamps
10 10 Amp
Red Rt Park Lamps
11 Mini Relay Rad Fan Hi Rly
12 20 Amp
Yellow FCM Batt #4
13 20 Amp
Yellow FCM Batt #2
14 20 Amp
Yellow Adjustable Pedal
15 20 Amp
Yellow Ft Fog Lamps
16 20 Amp
Yellow Horn
17 20 Amp
Yellow Rear Fogs
18 20 Amp
Yellow FCM Batt #1
19 20 Amp
Yellow Lt T-Tow Stop/Turn
20 20 Amp
Yellow FCM Batt #3
21 20 Amp
Yellow Rt T-Tow Stop/Turn
22 30 Amp
Pink FDCM Mod
23 50 Amp
Red Rad Fan
24 Mini Relay Rad Fan Lo Rly
25 Micro Relay Ft Fog Lamps Rly
26 Micro Relay Adjustable Pedal Rly
27 15 Amp
Lt. Blue IOD #1
28 20 Amp
Yellow IOD #2 (Audio)
29 10 Amp
Red ORC (Ign R/.S)
30 10 Amp
Red ORC (Ign R/O)