AC AND AY BODIES INDEX
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Electronic Cluster ........................ 34
Gauges ................................ 28
General Information ....................... 23
Interior Lamp Replacement ................. 41 Mechanical Cluster and Gauge Service
........ 24
Mechanical/Electronic Cluster Removal ........ 25
Switch and Panel Component Service ......... 37
GENERAL INFORMATION
MECHANICAL CLUSTER
The mechanical cluster includes a fuel, oil pres-
sure, coolant temperature, and voltmeter gauges. All
incorporate magnetic type gauges. When the ignition
switch is in the OFF position, the gauges will show a
reading; however, the readings are only accurate
when the ignition switch is in the ON position. The mechanical cluster also includes an electric
speedometer, driven by pulses from the vehicle speed
sensor (Fig. 1).
ELECTRONIC CLUSTER
The electronic cluster is easily distinguished from
the mechanical cluster by its digital and linear dis-
play. The electronic cluster includes:
² Oil pressure gauge
² Coolant temperature gauge
² Voltmeter
² Fuel gauge
The electronic cluster receives virtually all of its
information to display from the body controller and
powertrain control module via the Chrysler Collision
Detection (CCD) Serial Data Bus. The odometer
memory is no longer retained in the cluster. This is
now retained in the body controller (Fig. 2).
ELECTRONIC CLUSTER DIMMING
The electronic cluster display is dimmed from day-
time to night time intensity when the headlamp
switch is turned on. This intensity can be controlled
using the headlamp switch rheostat. An additional detent on the headlamp switch rheo-
stat will allow daytime intensity while driving with
headlamps on during the daytime.
WARNING LAMPS
The mechanical instrument cluster will have warn-
ing lamps for six systems. These include brake sys-
tem, air bag, seat belt, low fuel, anti-lock for optional
anti-lock brake system, and malfunction indicator
(check engine) lamp. The cluster also includes check
gages indicator which will illuminate in a warning
situation. This will notify driver to check for a prob-
lem in coolant temperature, oil pressure, or electrical
systems. The electronic cluster will have warning indicator
lamps for eight different systems. These include:
² Air Bag
² Low washer fluid
² Door/deck lid ajar
² Malfunction Indicator (Check engine) Lamp
² Brake system
² Seat belt
² Anti-lock (ABS) for optional anti-lock brake sys-
tem
² Check gages, monitors engine coolant, oil pressure
and electrical charging system failures. In addition, ISO symbol will flash to notify the
driver in event of:
² Low fuel
² High temperature
² Low oil pressure
² Charging system failure
Fig. 1 Mechanical Cluster
Fig. 2 Electronic Cluster
Ä INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES 8E - 23
(4) Remove panel top cover by pushing forward
and prying up, using a straight edge to assist in the
removal. (5) Disconnect bulkhead connector at brace under
instrument panel at left side. (6) Remove glovebox/ash receiver module and right
instrument panel silencer. (7) Remove center panel support brace and air bag
diagnostic module assembly. (8) Disconnect wiring to airbag module.
(9) Remove upper and lower cluster bezels.
(10) Remove steering column cover.
(11) Remove steering column mounting nuts and
lower steering column. (12) Unhook shift indicator cable eyelet from steer-
ing column actuator. (13) Unlatch lock tab in shift indicator column in-
sert and squeeze legs together to remove from steer-
ing column. (14) Remove cluster assembly while guiding trans-
mission range indicator guide tube through access
hole in the base panel. (15) Remove instrument panel steering column
opening support/hood release handle assembly. (16) Remove two steering column upper studs and
loosen side cowl tie-down bolts. (17) Remove steering column tilt lever.
(18) Remove upper and lower lock housing shroud.
(19) Remove lower fixed shroud.
(20) Remove upper fixed shroud (snaps in place).
(21) Disconnect airbag pigtail, ignition switch and
halo light/key buzzer switch wiring. (22) Disconnect Multi-function switch by loosening
connector jack screw and pulling connector from
switch. (23) Disconnect airbag pigtail from wiring trough
housing by pulling two push fasteners. (24) Remove wiring trough from steering column.
(25) Remove defroster ducts.
(26) Remove five screws along fence line and roll
panel down, attach a hook to hold in position. (27) Open hood and remove plenum grill.
(28) Disconnect washer bottle, resistor block and
under hood lamp wiring. Washer bottle must be re-
moved to gain access. (29) Remove grommet and pull plenum wiring into
vehicle through plenum panel. (30) Disconnect right demister hose from instru-
ment panel. (31) Disconnect antenna cable.
(32) Disconnect right and left 25 way body wiring
connectors. (33) Disconnect A/C heater control cables, wiring
connectors and vacuum harness. (34) Remove right side panel ground wire.
(35) Disconnect body controller wiring.
(36) Remove instrument panel assembly from vehi-
cle. (37) For installation reverse above procedures.
INTERIOR LAMP REPLACEMENT
The reading, overhead console and door lamps op-
erate when the doors are open or headlamp switch is
placed in courtesy position. Front overhead lamps re-
fer to Group 8C, Overhead Console.
TRUNK LAMP
The lamp has easily accessible without removing
components.
DOOR LAMP
Pry along the forward edge of the lens and pivot
lens out of the door trim panel. Remove lamp. To re-
move lamp housing, remove door trim panel. Refer to
Group 23, Body. Disconnect all wiring. Remove
screws, if so equipped securing lamp housing to trim
panel, and replace housing.
CÐPILLAR READING/COURTESY LAMP
Pry along the rearward edge of the lamp and pivot
lamp out from quarter trim panel. Disconnect wiring
and remove lamp cover. Replace lamp. The lamp operates when the doors are open or the
headlamp switch is turned to the courtesy mode. The
lamp will function as a reading lamp when the doors
are closed and the button switch on the lamp is de-
pressed.
ROOF RAIL READING
Pry along the bottom edge of the lens and pivot
lens out. Replace lamp. To remove the lamp, remove
the screw which retains the coat hook. Remove the
garnish molding. Disconnect the wiring harness. Re-
move the two clips which retain the lamp to the
molding. Replace lamp. The lamp operates like the
C-pillar reading/courtesy lamp.
Ä INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES 8E - 41
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL LAMP REMOVAL
(1) Remove automatic temperature control from in-
strument panel. (2) Remove top cover screw and unsnap cover from
control (Fig. 30).
(3) Remove four screws that connect computer
housing to the button housing. (4) Unsnap the button housing from the computer
housing. (5) Remove lamps by turning in a counter clock-
wise direction and install lamps by turning in a
clockwise direction. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
When finish perform ATC system function test.
GLOVE BOX LAMP AND SWITCH REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #26 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Open glove box door. (3) Remove lamp and test. If bad replace lamp. If
OK proceed to step 3. (4) Carefully pry switch from its mounting surface
with tip of a small pry bar. (5) Remove switch from glove box and disconnect
electrical leads and test for battery voltage and
ground. (6) If OK test switch for continuity. If bad replace
switch. (7) For installation reverse above procedures.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT NODE
The Engine Compartment Node is a microcomputer
controlled unit which informs the EVIC overhead
console via the CCD bus of outside temperature, com-
pass direction and the following warning messages:
² Brake Fluid
² Low Coolant Level
² Low Engine Oil Level
The Engine Compartment Node is located behind
the front bumper reinforcement. For complete diagnostic procedures for the Engine
Compartment Node, refer to the AG and AJ Body Di-
agnostic Procedures Manual.
TRAVELER/EVIC REMOVAL
To test Traveler/EVIC, refer to AG, AJ Body Diag-
nostic Procedure. (1) Remove cluster stack bezel.
(2) Remove three screws and disconnect wiring
connector. (3) For installation reverse above procedures.
BEZEL WITH/WITHOUT MESSAGE CENTERREMOVAL
(1) Use a straight edge tool to pry out one end of
the message center and continue to disengage six
clips along the length of the message center. (2) Remove the message center and disconnect the
wiring. (3) For installation reverse the above procedures.
CONSOLE SWITCH PLATE/CUBBY BOXREMOVAL
(1) Pry up edge of switch plate or cubby box.
(2) Disconnect wiring terminal to switch plate if so
equipped. (3) For installation reverse above procedures.
CIGAR LIGHTER REMOVAL
(1) Remove center bezel.
(2) Remove two center console attaching screws.
(3) Remove ash receptacle/cup holder.
(4) Remove two screws underneath ash receptacle/
cup holder. (5) Remove ash receiver/bezel.
(6) Disconnect wiring connectors from lighter re-
ceptacle.
Fig. 29 Automatic Temperature Control
Fig. 30 Automatic Temperature Control Lamp
Ä INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES 8E - 55
(11) Remove two screws from fuse block and lower
fuse block. (12) Remove three screws from hood release and
lower hood release handle. (13) Remove flasher relay from bracket on center
distribution duct. (14) Remove screw from ATC sensor motor assem-
bly and unhook from bracket if equipped. (15) Remove the radio ground screw above flasher
relay mount. (16) Remove center distribution duct screw from
left instrument panel lower brace, then remove four
screws to remove left lower brace.
(17) Remove five nuts on steering column and drop
column, then remove two upper column attaching studs.
(18) Remove two screws and pull out compact disc
player or cubby box, disconnect Co-Axial cable from
compact disc player. (19) Remove Electronic Vehicle Information Center
(E.V.I.C.) or Traveler from vehicle. (20) Remove radio.
(21) Remove A.T.C., A/C or heater controls. (22) Squeeze latches on side of Rear Window defog-
ger switch and remove. (23) Snap off cluster lower trim bezel, switch pod
vent grille, speaker grilles and defroster grilles. (24) Remove switch pod assembly.
(25) Remove cluster assembly.
(26) Remove dash speakers.
(27) Snap out bezel with or without message center
and disconnect wiring. (28) Open glovebox door, squeeze sides and roll
glovebox completely open. Remove glovebox light
switch, and disconnect wires. (29) Loosen right cowl side pivot bolt through
glovebox opening then close glovebox. (30) Loosen left cowl side pivot.
(31) Remove four screw attachments at top of in-
strument panel and roll panel out. (32) Pull wiring, antenna cable, A/C cable and vac-
uum lines out of instrument panel. Disconnect demis-
ter hose and remove instrument panel with ducts
attached. (33) Transfer ducts and brackets onto new panel.
(34) For instrument panel roll up, reverse
above procedures.
INTERIOR LAMP REMOVAL
The Dome, Floor Console and Door Lamps operate
when the doors are open or headlamp switch is
placed in courtesy position.
DOME LAMP
(1) Pry either the forward or rearward edge of the
dome lamp to free it from retaining bracket. (2) Pry either the forward or rearward edge of the
lens away from the bezel and replace lamp. (3) For installation reverse above procedures.
FRONT HEADER READING LAMP
Pull lamp from headliner. Disconnect wiring and
replace lamp.
FLOOR CONSOLE LAMP
Pry along top edge of lamp and pivot lamp out of
floor console, the lens does not remove. Remove lamp
and twist out lamp socket. Replace lamp.
DOOR LAMPS
Pry along bottom edge of lamp and pivot lamp out
of door trim panel, the lens does not remove. Remove
lamp and twist out lamp socket. Replace lamp.
DOOR REFLECTORS
Pry reflector away from the door trim panel, and
replace.
TRUNK LAMP
Remove lens by prying lens out of trunk trim panel
and replace bulb.
Fig. 33 Transmission Range Cable
Fig. 34 Cable Adjustment
Ä INSTRUMENT PANEL AND GAUGES 8E - 57
VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR TEST
For testing of the vehicle speed sensor and related
components using DRB II, refer to the appropriate
Powertrain Diagnostics Test Procedure Manual.
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove cluster bezel.
(2) Remove instrument cluster.
(3) Remove tachometer drive module, if equipped.
(4) Remove six retaining screws (Fig. 18).
(5) Twist out all illumination and warning lamp
sockets. (6) Pull printed circuit board from cluster housing.
(7) For installation reverse above procedures. Posi-
tion printed circuit board on cluster housing, being
certain that all gauge pins are inserted correctly.
CLUSTER LAMP REPLACEMENT
Illumination Lamp Chart shows cluster as viewed
from rear. However, all lamps must be replaced by
removing cluster from instrument panel (Fig. 19).
SWITCH AND PANEL COMPONENT SERVICE
LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect park brake release rod from the
park brake handle. (2) Remove two screws attaching hood release (Fig.
20). (3) Remove fuse access door and remove steering
column cover attaching screw located directly above
the fuse block. (4) Remove six screws around outside of steering
column cover. (5) Remove steering column cover.
(6) For installation reverse above procedures.
CENTER MODULE LOWER COVER REPLACEMENT
(1) Open ash receiver and remove center module
bezel. (2) Remove module cover to instrument panel re-
taining screws (Fig. 20). (3) Remove module cover from vehicle.
(4) For installation reverse above procedures.
CENTER MODULE BEZEL REPLACEMENT
(1) Open ash receiver.
(2) Grip module bezel around outer edges and pull
rearward to release six spring-type retaining clips
(Fig. 20). (3) For installation position spring clips to instru-
ment panel and push firmly until seated. (4) Close ash receiver.
Fig. 17 Vehicle Speed Sensor Removal
Fig. 18 Printed Circuit Board
Fig. 19 Instrument Cluster Illumination Lamps
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HEATER CONTROL LAMP REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove heater control. Refer to A/C Heater
Control for removal. (2) Pull control far enough to gain access to the
lamp socket. (3) Replace lamp. To remove lamp rotate socket
counter clockwise. To install rotate clockwise. (4) For installation reverse above procedures.
A/C CONTROL LAMP REPLACEMENT
(1) Remove heater control. Refer to A/C Heater
Control for removal. (2) Pry temperature and blower switch knobs off
with flat blade tool. To protect cosmetic face place
cardboard or similar material on the face plate while
prying. (3) Remove face plate by lifting on the six tabs.
Three on top and three on bottom of the face plate. (4) Replace lamp.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
HEATER CONTROL BLOWER SWITCHREPLACEMENT
(1) Remove heater control. Refer to A/C Heater
Control for removal. (2) Pry temperature and blower switch knobs off
with flat blade tool. To protect cosmetic face place
cardboard or similar material on the face plate while
prying. (3) Remove face plate by lifting on the six tabs.
Three on top and three on bottom of the face plate. (4) Pry blower switch off with flat blade tool. To
protect cosmetic face, place cardboard or similar ma-
terial on the face plate while prying. (5) To replace, line up blower switch terminals and
press firmly until the it bottoms out on the housing. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
A/C CONTROL BLOWER SWITCHREPLACEMENT
(1) Remove heater control. Refer to A/C Heater
Control for removal. (2) Position the temperature knob at the maximum
heat position to gain screw access. (3) Remove two screws holding the blower switch
located on top of the control. (4) Pry the blower switch off with a flat blade tool.
(5) To replace, line up blower switch terminals and
press firmly until the it bottoms out on the housing. (6) For installation reverse above procedures.
GLOVE BOX MODULE REPLACEMENT
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable and isolate
or remove fuse #13 prior to removing switch or wires
may short to ground. (2) Open glove box door (Fig. 23).
(3) Remove check strap screws to allow full down-
ward movement of the glove box door. (4) Remove six screws attaching glove box module
to instrument panel. (5) Pull glove box module rearward and disconnect
wiring from lamp and switch. (6) Remove glove box from vehicle.
(7) For installation reverse above procedures.
When installing glove box module, be sure that left
edge of module is pressed against foam bead on trim
pad. This will assure that there will be an adequate
gap between right edge of glove box door and trim
pad.
ASH RECEIVER ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
(1) Open ash receiver and remove center module
bezel. (2) Remove ash receiver bracket to instrument
panel retaining screws (Fig. 23). (3) Pull assembly rearward off of locating pins and
disconnect wiring for lamp. (4) Remove ash receiver from vehicle.
(5) For installation reverse above procedures.
Fig. 22 A/C Heater Control
Fig. 23 Glove Box, Ash Receiver and Cigar Lighter
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EXTERIOR LAMPSÐAC BODY INDEX
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Aero Headlamp Bulb ...................... 10
Aero Headlamp Housing ................... 11
Aero HeadlampsÐAC/D-Body ............... 10
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) ..... 13
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) Bulb . 13
Cornering Lamp Assembly .................. 12
Cornering Lamp Bulb ..................... 12
Front Side Marker BulbÐAC/C-Body .......... 12
Front Side Marker LampÐAC/C-Body ......... 12
Headlamp Diagnosis ...................... 10 Headlamp Sealed BeamÐAC/C Body
......... 10
License Plate Lamp/Bulb ................... 13
Park/Turn Signal Lamp or BulbÐAC/C-Body .... 11
Park/Turn Signal Lamp or BulbÐAC/D-Body .... 11
Rear Side Marker Lamp BulbÐAC/C-Body ..... 13
Rear Side Marker LampÐAC/C-Body ......... 13
Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Back-Up and Side Marker LampÐAC/D-Body ...................... 12
Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, Back-Up LampÐAC/C or AY/S-Body ............................ 12
HEADLAMP DIAGNOSIS
Refer to the Headlamp Diagnosis at the beginning of
this Group. Refer to Wiring Diagrams Manual for
circuit and component locations.
HEADLAMP SEALED BEAMÐAC/C BODY
REMOVAL
(1) Turn the headlight switch ON.
(2) Open the hood and locate the Power Distribution
Center forward of the left front suspension tower (Fig.
1). Remove the cover. (3) Remove the Headlamp Close Relay (Fig. 2) to
prevent the headlamp doors from closing. (4) Turn the headlight switch OFF.
(5) Remove screws from headlamp bezel and remove
bezel, if equipped. (6) Remove screws from interior retaining ring (Fig.
3), and remove ring. Do not disturb the headlamp adjusting screws.
(7) Pull out sealed beam unit and unplug connector.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
AERO HEADLAMPSÐAC/D-BODY
Lens fogging is a normal condition and does
not require service, as moisture will vent from
tubes behind the lens.
AERO HEADLAMP BULB
REMOVAL (FIG. 4)
(1) Locate and remove the wire connector behind the
headlamp assembly in the engine compartment.
CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb with fingers or any
possibly oily surface, reduced bulb life will result. (2) Rotate the bulb retaining ring counterclockwise
one quarter turn and remove the ring, bulb and bulb
holder from the lens assembly. The bulb holder has
alignment notches.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
Fig. 1 Power Distribution Center
Fig. 2 Headlamp Close Relay
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(2) Open hood and locate Power Distribution Cen-
ter forward of the left suspension tower (Fig. 3). (3) Remove cover from the center and pull the
Headlamp Close Relay (Fig. 4) to keep the headlamp
doors from closing. (4) Turn headlight switch OFF.
(5) Remove two grill mounting screws and remove
grill assembly (Fig. 5). (6) Spring tension must be relieved from the head-
lamp doors before removing headlamp motor torsion
bar clips. Locate the thumb wheel on bottom of head-
lamp motor (Fig. 6). Rotate thumb wheel approxi-
mately six to seven turns clockwise to relieve all
tension. (7) Remove torsion bar anchor clip (Fig. 7).
(8) Slide torsion bar sleeve over the torsion bar
(Fig. 8). (9) Remove three clips retaining turn signal lamp
shield to body (Fig. 9), and remove shield. (10) Remove two screws retaining headlamp cover
to headlamp cover bracket (Fig. 10). (11) Remove outer headlamp.
(12) Remove outer pivot screw (Fig. 11).
(13) Remove E-clip and door crank screw (Fig. 12).
(14) Remove three bolts retaining cam pivot to
body and remove cam pivot (Fig. 11). (15) Remove Headlamp door assembly.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation. Before installing
torsion bar clips, the holes in the torsion bars, tor-
sion bar sleeves and headlamp door cam pivots must
be in alignment. Refer to Aligning Headlamp Doors.
HEADLAMP DRIVE MOTORÐAY BODY
REMOVAL
(1) Open headlamp doors. Refer to Headlamp Door
paragraph for instructions. (2) Remove grill mounting screws and remove grill
assembly (Fig. 5). (3) Spring tension must be relieved from headlamp
doors before removing the headlamp motor torsion
bar clips. Locate the thumb wheel on bottom of the
headlamp motor (Fig. 6). Rotate thumb wheel ap-
proximately six to seven turns (clockwise) to relieve
all tension. (4) Remove both torsion bar anchor clips (Fig. 7).
(5) Slide torsion bar sleeves over the torsion bar
(Fig. 8).
Fig. 3 Power Distribution Center
Fig. 4 Headlamp Close Relay
Fig. 5 Grill
Fig. 6 Headlamp MotorÐBottom View
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