(6) Remove the bolts holding the lower supports to
the floor pan.
(7) Remove the right and left end covers.
(8) Disconnect the wire connectors from the Pas-
senger Airbag Module.
(9) Remove the front door sill trim covers.
(10) Remove the A-pillar trim covers.
(11) Remove the glove box.
(12) Disconnect the antenna lead connector from
behind the glove box.
(13) Remove the lower steering column cover.
(14) Remove the knee blocker panel.
(15) Disconnect the lower two, forty pin wire har-
ness connectors, from the main Junction Block near
left cowl side panel (Fig. 25).(16) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the bottom of Body Control Module.
(17) Disconnect the two forty pin connectors from
the right of the steering column (Fig. 26).
(18) Remove the clinch bolt holding upper the
steering shaft to the lower steering shaft (Fig. 26).
(19) Separate the upper steering shaft from the
lower steering shaft.
(20) Remove the nuts holding the instrument
panel frame to the die-cast brake pedal support on
each side of the steering column.
(21) With mechanical transmission range indica-
tor:
(a) Remove the indicator cable loop.
(b) Remove the clip holding gear shift cable end
to the gear selector adapter.
(c) Pull the cable end from gear selector.
(d) Disconnect the clip for the indicator cable
and guide tube from the shift cable bracket and
move out of the way.
(22) Remove the nut holding gear shift cable
bracket to the instrument panel frame.
(23) Remove the bracket from the instrument
panel.
(24) Remove the screw holding hood release handle
to the instrument panel.
(25) Remove the bolt holding the hood release han-
dle to the instrument panel.
(26) Position the hood release handle out of the
way.
(27) Remove the instrument panel top cover.
(28) Disconnect the wire connector from the HVAC
wire harness behind the glove box area.
Fig. 24 Lower Supports
Fig. 25 Junction Block and Body Control Module
Connectors
Fig. 26 40 Way Connectors Location
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(29) Remove the bolts holding the instrument
panel frame to the brackets on cowl side panels (Fig.
27) and (Fig. 28).
(30) Loosen, but do not remove, the pivot bolts
holding the instrument panel to the cowl panels.
(31) Remove the bolts holding the instrument
panel frame to the dash panel below windshield
opening.
(32) Remove the instrument panel from vehicle.INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LEFT END COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Open driver side front door (Fig. 29).
(2) Remove lower steering column cover as neces-
sary to gain clearance for end cover removal.
(3) Remove attaching screw
(4) Disengage clips holding end cover to instru-
ment panel.
(5) Remove instrument panel end cover and foam
pad covering the A/C inlet projection of the end cover
if equipped.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL LOUVERS
CENTER LOUVER HOUSING
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to
Instrument Cluster Bezel removal and installation
procedures.
(2) Place cluster bezel on a clean surface face down
with the head lamp switch to the right side (Fig. 30).
(3) Using a flat bladed tool, release the louver
housing locks tabs (Fig. 31).
(4) Release the upper left lock tab first, then the
two lower louver tabs.
Fig. 27 Passenger Side Instrument Panel
Fig. 28 Driver's Side instrument Panel
Fig. 29 Instrument Panel Left End Cover
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Place instrument panel top cover in position on
vehicle.
(2) Push top cover forward to engage hooks to hold
front of top cover to instrument panel.
(3) Connect wire harness to message center.
(4) Engage clips to hold rear edge of top cover to
instrument panel.
(5) Pull top cover rearward.
(6) Install A-pillar trim.
INSTRUMENT PANEL RIGHT END COVER
REMOVAL
(1) Open passenger side front door (Fig. 37).
(2) Disengage clips holding right end cover to
instrument panel.
(3) Remove instrument panel end cover and foam
pad covering the A/C inlet projection of the end cover
if equipped.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
JUNCTION BLOCK
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Remove lower steering column cover and knee
blocker reinforcement.
(3) Disconnect four, forty-way connectors from
Junction Block (Fig. 38).(4) Disconnect two wire connectors from bottom of
Body Control Module.
(5) Remove bolts holding Junction Block to dash
panel mounting.
(6) Remove Junction Block from mounting bracket.
(7) Remove screws holding Body Control Module to
Junction Block.
(8) Slide Body Control Module downward to dis-
connect guide studs on Junction Block from BCM
ting bracket.
(9) Separate Junction Block from Body Control
Module.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
KNEE BLOCKER REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove lower steering column cover (Fig. 39).
(2) Remove screws holding knee blocker reinforce-
ment to instrument panel.
Fig. 37 Instrument Panel Right End Cover
Fig. 38 Junction Block
Fig. 39 Knee Blocker Reinforcement
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AUDIO SYSTEMS
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION......................... 1
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ANTENNA.............................. 1
CHOKEÐINFINITY SPEAKERS.............. 2
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION.............. 1
NAME BRAND SPEAKER RELAY............ 3
RADIO IGNITION INTERFERENCE........... 2
RADIOS................................ 1
REMOTE RADIO SWITCHES................ 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ANTENNA.............................. 3AUDIO SYSTEM......................... 4
RADIO................................. 4
REMOTE RADIO SWITCHES................ 6
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
ANTENNA EXTENSION CABLE.............. 7
ANTENNA MAST AND CABLE LEAD......... 7
D±PILLAR SPEAKER.................... 10
FRONT DOOR SPEAKER................... 9
INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER............. 8
QUARTER PANEL SPEAKER............... 10
RADIO/TAPE/CD PLAYER.................. 8
REMOTE RADIO SWITCHES................ 9
GENERAL INFORMATION
INTRODUCTION
Operating instructions for the factory installed
audio systems can be found in the Owner's Manual
provided with the vehicle.
NS vehicles are equipped with an Ignition Off
Draw (IOD) fuse in the power distribution center
located in the engine compartment. After the IOD
fuse or battery has been disconnected, the radio sta-
tion sets and clock will require resetting.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ANTENNA
All models use a fixed-length stainless steel rod-
type antenna mast, installed at the right front fender
of the vehicle. The antenna mast is connected to the
center wire of the coaxial antenna cable, and is not
grounded to any part of the vehicle.
To eliminate static, the antenna base must have a
good ground. The coaxial antenna cable shield (the
outer wire mesh of the cable) is grounded to the
antenna base and the radio chassis.
The antenna coaxial cable has an additional dis-
connect, located near the right end of the instrument
panel. This additional disconnect allows the instru-
ment panel assembly to be removed and installed
without removing the radio.
The factory-installed Electronically Tuned Radios
(ETRs) automatically compensate for radio antenna
trim. Therefore, no antenna trimmer adjustment isrequired or possible when replacing the receiver or
the antenna.
INTERFERENCE ELIMINATION
Some components used on the vehicles are
equipped with a capacitor to suppress radio fre-
quency interference/static.
Capacitors are mounted in various locations inter-
nal to the generator, instrument cluster and wind-
shield wiper motor.
To eliminate radio interference, ground straps are
used in different areas of the vehicle. These ground
circuits should be securely tightened to assure good
metal to metal contact. The ground straps conduct
very small high frequency electrical signals to ground
and require clean surface contact area. The radio
ground is supplied from the instrument panel har-
ness and is attached to the rear of the radio. Some
engines have other ground straps to eliminate fur-
ther radio interference:
²Radio chassis to instrument panel structure
²Engine to dash panel
²Engine to chassis
²A/C h valve to dash panel
Radio resistance type spark plug cables in the high
tension circuit of the ignition system complete the
interference suppression. Faulty or deteriorated
spark plug wires should be replaced.
RADIOS
Available factory-installed radio receivers for this
model include an AM/FM/cassette (RAS sales code),
an AM/FM/cassette/5-band graphic equalizer with CD
changer control feature (RBN sales code), an AM/FM/
NSAUDIO SYSTEMS 8F - 1
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
NO AUDIO. 1. FUSE FAULTY.
2. RADIO CONNECTOR
FAULTY.
3. WIRING FAULTY.
4. GROUND FAULTY.
5. RADIO FAULTY.
6. SPEAKERS FAULTY.1. CHECK RADIO FUSES IN FUSEBLOCK MODULE.
REPLACE FUSES, IF REQUIRED.
2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO
CONNECTOR. REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO
CONNECTOR. REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS
AND A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
6. SEE SPEAKER DIAGNOSIS, IN THIS GROUP.
NO DISPLAY. 1. FUSE FAULTY.
2. RADIO CONNECTOR
FAULTY.
3. WIRING FAULTY.
4. GROUND FAULTY.
5. RADIO FAULTY.1. CHECK RADIO FUSES IN FUSEBLOCK MODULE.
REPLACE FUSES, IF REQUIRED.
2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO
CONNECTOR. REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO
CONNECTOR. REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS
AND A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
NO MEMORY. 1. FUSE FAULTY.
2. RADIO CONNECTOR
FAULTY.
3. WIRING FAULTY.
4. GROUND FAULTY.
5. RADIO FAULTY.1. CHECK IGNITION-OFF DRAW FUSE. REPLACE FUSE,
IF REQUIRED.
2. CHECK FOR LOOSE OR CORRODED RADIO
CONNECTOR. REPAIR, IF REQUIRED.
3. CHECK FOR BATTERY VOLTAGE AT RADIO
CONNECTOR. REPAIR WIRING, IF REQUIRED.
4. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS
AND A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED.
5. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
POOR RADIO
RECEPTION.1. ANTENNA FAULTY.
2. GROUND FAULTY.
3. RADIO FAULTY.1. SEE ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS, IN THIS GROUP. REPAIR
OR REPLACE ANTENNA, IF REQUIRED.
2. CHECK FOR CONTINUITY BETWEEN RADIO CHASSIS
AND A KNOWN GOOD GROUND. THERE SHOULD BE
CONTINUITY. REPAIR GROUND, IF REQUIRED..
3. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
NO/POOR TAPE
OPERATION.1. FAULTY TAPE.
2. FOREIGN OBJECTS
BEHIND TAPE DOOR.
3. DIRTY CASSETTE TAPE
HEAD.
4. FAULTY TAPE DECK.1. INSERT KNOWN GOOD TAPE AND TEST OPERATION.
2. REMOVE FOREIGN OBJECTS AND TEST OPERATION.
3. CLEAN HEAD WITH MOPAR CASSETTE HEAD
CLEANER.
4. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
NO COMPACT
DISC
OPERATION1. FAULTY CD.
2. FOREIGN MATERIAL ON
CD.
3. CONDENSATION ON CD
OR OPTICS.
4. FAULTY CD PLAYER.1. INSERT KNOWN GOOD CD AND TEST OPERATION.
2. CLEAN CD AND TEST OPERATION.
3. ALLOW TEMPERATURE OF VEHICLE INTERIOR TO
STABILIZE AND TEST OPERATION.
4. EXCHANGE OR REPLACE RADIO, IF REQUIRED.
AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
NSAUDIO SYSTEMS 8F - 5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
LAMPS
CONTENTS
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BULB APPLICATION...................... 25
EXTERIOR LAMP BULB SERVICE............ 9
EXTERIOR LAMP SERVICE................. 14HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT................... 5
INTERIOR LAMPS........................ 18
LAMP DIAGNOSIS........................ 1
LAMP DIAGNOSIS
INDEX
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ELECTRONIC DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL).1
GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................... 1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES................ 2
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
NS vehicles use lighting on the interior and exte-
rior of the vehicle for illuminating and indicating
purposes. Lighting circuits are protected by fuses.
Lighting circuits require an overload protected power
source, on/off device, lamps and body ground to oper-
ate properly. Plastic lamps require a wire in the har-
ness to supply body ground to the lamp socket.
Replace sockets and bulbs that are corroded.
Some of the interior and exterior lighting functions
are governed by the body controller. The headlamp,
dome, and the door ajar switches provide signals to
the body controller. The body controller in turn acti-
vates relay(s) in order to provide either a ground or
feed line to the appropriate lamp(s).
Wire connectors can make intermittent contact or
become corroded. Before coupling wire connectors,
inspect the terminals inside the connector. Male ter-
minals should not be bent or disengaged from the
insulator. Female terminals should not be sprung
open or disengaged from the insulator. Bent and
sprung terminals can be repaired using needle nose
pliers and pick tool. Corroded terminals appear
chalky or green. Corroded terminals should be
replaced to avoid recurrence of the problem symp-
toms.
Begin electrical system failure diagnosis by testing
related fuses in the fuse block and power distribution
center. Verify that bulbs are in good condition andtest continuity of the circuit ground. Refer to Group
8W, Wiring Diagrams, for component location and cir-
cuit information.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: EYE PROTECTION SHOULD BE USED
WHEN SERVICING GLASS COMPONENTS. PER-
SONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.
Do not use bulbs with higher candle power than
indicated in the Bulb Application table at the end of
this group. Damage to lamp and/or Daytime Run-
ning Lamp Module can result.
Do not use fuses, circuit breakers or relays hav-
ing greater amperage value than indicated on the
fuse panel or in the Owners Manual.
When it is necessary to remove components to ser-
vice another, it should not be necessary to apply
excessive force or bend a component to remove it.
Before damaging a trim component, verify hidden
fasteners or captured edges are not holding the com-
ponent in place.
ELECTRONIC DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL)
The Combination Flasher/DRL is a module provid-
ing turn signal, hazard warning, and daytime run-
NSLAMPS 8L - 1
(2) Through access hole in wheelhouse, insert
socket into back of lamp.
(3) Rotate parking and turn signal socket clock-
wise one quarter turn.
(4) Install access cover and verify lamp operation.
FRONT PARKING AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
± TOWN and COUNTRY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove screw attaching side marker lamp to
fascia.
(2) Remove housing by pulling outward and away
from the fascia (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove screw attaching parking and turn sig-
nal lamp housing.
(4) Rotate lamp socket(s) counterclockwise one
quarter turn (Fig. 11).
(5) Pull bulb socket(s).
(6) Pull bulb from socket(s).
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert bulb into socket.
(2) Insert bulb socket into housing.(3) Rotate parking and turn signal socket clock-
wise one quarter turn.
(4) Verify bulb(s) operation.
(5) Install screw attaching parking and turn signal
lamp housing.
(6) Install screw attaching side marker lamp.
TAIL, STOP, TURN SIGNAL AND BACK-UP LAMP
BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Remove screws holding tail, stop, turn signal
and back-up lamp to rear door opening trough.
(3) Remove inner end of lamp from quarter panel.
(4) Disengage hook holding outer end of lamp to
quarter panel opening.
(5) Remove lamp from quarter panel.
(6) Rotate lamp socket counterclockwise one quar-
ter turn (Fig. 12).
(7) Pull socket from back of lamp.
(8) Pull bulb from socket (Fig. 13).
INSTALLATION
(1) Align key on bulb base to groove in socket and
insert bulb into socket (Fig. 13).
(2) Insert socket into back of lamp.
(3) Rotate lamp socket clockwise one quarter turn.
(4) Engage hook to hold outer end of lamp to quar-
ter panel opening.
(5) Place lamp in position on quarter panel.
(6) Install screws to hold lamp to rear door open-
ing trough.
(7) Verify tail, stop, turn signal and back-up lamp
operation.
Fig. 9 Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Bulb
Fig. 10 Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp ± T&C
Fig. 11 Front Parking and
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb(s) ± T&C
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Remove screw attaching parking and turn sig-
nal lamp housing to fascia.
(4) Rotate lamp socket(s) counterclockwise one
quarter turn (Fig. 11).
(5) Pull bulb socket(s).
(6) Remove parking and turn signal lamp housing
from vehicle (Fig. 5).
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert bulb socket into housing.
(2) Rotate parking and turn signal socket clock-
wise one quarter turn.
(3) Verify bulb(s) operation.
(4) Install screw attaching parking and turn signal
lamp housing.
(5) Install screw attaching side marker lamp.
TAIL, STOP, TURN SIGNAL AND BACK-UP LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Remove screws holding tail, stop, turn signal
and back-up lamp to rear door opening trough.
(3) Remove inner end of lamp from quarter panel.
(4) Disengage hook holding outer end of lamp to
quarter panel opening.
(5) Remove lamp from quarter panel (Fig. 6).
(6) Disconnect positive lock on wire connector (Fig.
7).
(7) Depress lock tab on the side of the body har-
ness connector.
(8) Disconnect wire connector from tail lamp cir-
cuit board.
(9) Remove tail lamp from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place tail lamp in position on vehicle.
(2) Connect wire connector into tail lamp circuit
board.
(3) Connect positive lock on wire connector.
(4) Place lamp in position in position on quarter
panel.(5) Engage hook to hold outer end of lamp to quar-
ter panel opening.
(6) Position inner end of lamp into quarter panel.
(7) Install screws to hold tail, stop, turn signal and
back-up lamp to rear door opening trough.
(8) Verify tail lamp operation.
LICENSE PLATE LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Release liftgate latch and open liftgate.
(2) Remove liftgate trim panel. Refer to Group 23,
Body, for proper procedures.
(3) Remove water shield as necessary to gain
access to back of license plate lamp bar.
(4) Disconnect wire connector from liftgate wire
harness.
(5) Remove screws holding license plate lamp bar
to liftgate.
(6) Remove license plate lamp bar from liftgate
(Fig. 8).
(7) Remove license plate lamp bar from vehicle.
Fig. 5 Parking and Turn Signal Lamp Housing ±
T&C
Fig. 6 Tail, Stop, Turn Signal and Back-up Lamp
Fig. 7 Tail Lamp Connector
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)