
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP
SENSOR - 2.4L
DESCRIPTION
The engine coolant temperature sensor threads
into the top of the thermostat housing (Fig. 3). New
sensors have sealant applied to the threads.
REMOVAL
WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN
CAUSE INJURY BY SCALDING. COOLING SYSTEM
MUST BE PARTIALLY DRAINED BEFORE REMOV-
ING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
(1) Drain the cooling system below thermostat
level. (Refer to 7 - COOLING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(2) Disconnect coolant temperature sensor electri-
cal connector.
(3) Remove coolant temperature sensor (Fig. 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install coolant temperature sensor (Fig. 3).
Tighten sensor to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(2) Connect electrical connector to sensor.
(3) Fill cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
ENGINE COOLANT TEMP
SENSOR - 3.3/3.8L
DESCRIPTION
The engine coolant temperature sensor threads
into a coolant passage on lower intake manifold near
the thermostat (Fig. 6). New sensors have sealant
applied to the threads.
REMOVAL
WARNING: HOT, PRESSURIZED COOLANT CAN
CAUSE INJURY BY SCALDING. COOLING SYSTEM
MUST BE PARTIALLY DRAINED BEFORE REMOV-
ING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR.
(1) Drain cooling system below engine coolant tem-
perature sensor level. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(2) Remove power steering reservoir and relocate
(Fig. 4). Do not disconnect hoses.
Fig. 3 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - 2.4L
1 - MAP SENSOR
2 - COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORFig. 4 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
1 - POWER STEERING RESERVOIR
2 - BOLT - RESERVOIR TO MANIFOLD
3 - NUT - RESERVOIR TO COIL BRACKET
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(3) Remove ignition coil and bracket (Fig. 5).
(4) Disconnect coolant sensor electrical connector
(Fig. 6).
(5) Remove coolant sensor (Fig. 6).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install engine coolant temperature sensor (Fig.
6). Tighten sensor to 7 N´m (60 in. lbs.).
(2) Connect electrical connector to sensor (Fig. 6).
(3) Install ignition coil bracket (Fig. 5).
(4) Install ignition coil (Fig. 5).
(5) Install power steering reservoir (Fig. 4).
(6) Fill cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOLING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE)
ENGINE COOLANT
THERMOSTAT
DESCRIPTION
The engine cooling thermostats are a wax pellet
driven, reverse poppet choke type. The thermostat is
mounted in a housing on the coolant outlet of the
engine (Fig. 8) or (Fig. 10).
OPERATION
The engine cooling thermostat is a wax pellet
driven, reverse poppet choke type. The thermostat is
designed to provide the fastest warm up possible by
preventing leakage through it and to guarantee a
minimum engine operating temperature of 88 to
93ÉC (192 to 199ÉF). The thermostat also will auto-
matically reach wide open so it will not restrict flow
to the radiator as temperature of the coolant rises in
hot weather to around 104ÉC (220ÉF). Above this
temperature the coolant temperature is controlled by
the radiator, fan, and ambient temperature, not the
thermostat.
The thermostat is operated by a wax filled con-
tainer (pellet) which is sealed. When heated coolant
reaches a predetermined temperature, the wax
expands enough to overcome the closing spring and
water pump pressure, which forces the valve to open.
Fig. 5 Fuel Rail, Ignition Coil and Bracket
1 - FUEL RAIL
2 - BOLT - FUEL RAIL
3 - NUT - IGNITION COIL
4 - BOLT - IGNITION COIL
5 - IGNITION COIL
6 - BRACKET - IGNITION COIL
7 - STUD - IGNITION COIL
8 - SEPARATOR - SPARK PLUG CABLE
9 - BRACKET - SPARK PLUG CABLE SEPARATOR
10 - BOLT - SEPARATOR BRACKET
11 - BRACKET - SPARK PLUG CABLE SEPARATOR
Fig. 6 Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor
1 - ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
2 - CONNECTOR - ENGINE COOLANT SENSOR
3 - FITTING - HEATER SUPPLY
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ENGINE COOLANT TEMP SENSOR - 3.3/3.8L (Continued)

ACCESSORY DRIVE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ACCESSORY DRIVE
SPECIFICATIONS.........................9
BELT TENSIONER
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION............................9
IDLER PULLEY
REMOVAL..............................10
INSTALLATION...........................10DRIVE BELTS
DESCRIPTION...........................10
OPERATION.............................10
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................11
ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT................11
REMOVAL..............................11
INSTALLATION...........................11
ACCESSORY DRIVE
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS - ACCESSORY BELT TENSION
ACCESSORY DRIVE
BELTGAUGE
2.5L DIESEL ENGINE
A/C Compressor/
GeneratorDynamic Tensioner
Power Steering Belt 300 N (67 lbs.)
BELT TENSIONER
REMOVAL
WARNING: BECAUSE OF HIGH SPRING TENSION,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE AUTO-
MATIC BELT TENSIONER. THE TENSIONER IS SER-
VICED AS AN ASSEMBLY.
(1) Remove the power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(2) Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(3) Remove the belt tensioner retaining bolt and
remove tensioner (Fig. 1).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install belt tensioner and retaining bolt (Fig.
1). Torque bolt to 47 N´m (35ft. lbs.).(2) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(3) Install the power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
Fig. 1 BELT TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY
1 - BELT TENSIONER RETAINING BOLT
2 - BELT TENSIONER
3 - IDLER PULLEY
4 - VIBRATION DAMPER/CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
5 - VIBRATION DAMPER/CRANKSHAFT PULLEY RETAINING
BOLTS
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IDLER PULLEY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
CAUTION: IDLER PULLEY RETAINING BOLT HAS
LEFT HAND THREAD
(2) Remove the idler pulley (Fig. 2).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the idler pulley (Fig. 2). Torque retain-
ing bolt to 22 N´m (16 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(3) Install the power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
DRIVE BELTS
DESCRIPTION - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
The accessory drive belt is a serpentine type belt
(Fig. 3). Satisfactory performance of these belts
depends on belt condition and proper belt tension.
DESCRIPTION - POWER STEERING BELT
The power steering belt is a serpentine type belt
(Fig. 3). Satisfactory performance of this belt depends
on condition of the belt.
OPERATION-ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
The accessory drive belts form the link between
the engine crankshaft and the engine driven accesso-
ries.
OPERATION-POWER STEERING BELT
The power steering belt forms a link between the
engine crankshaft and the power steering pump.
Fig. 2 BELT TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY
1 - BELT TENSIONER RETAINING BOLT
2 - BELT TENSIONER
3 - IDLER PULLEY
4 - VIBRATION DAMPER/CRANKSHAFT PULLEY
5 - VIBRATION DAMPER/CRANKSHAFT PULLEY RETAINING
BOLTS
Fig. 3 ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROUTING
1 - GENERATOR
2 - IDLER PULLEY
3 - A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
4 - POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY
5 - POWER STEERING BELT
6 - CRANKSHAFT DAMPER/PULLEY
7 - BELT TENSIONER
8 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
7a - 10 ACCESSORY DRIVERG

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIONS
INSUFFICIENT ACCESSORY
OUTPUT DUE TO BELT
SLIPPAGE1. Belt too loose 1. (a) Replace belt (auto-tensioned
belts)
2. Faulty belt tensioner 2. Replace tensioner as necessary
3. Belt excessively glazed or worn 3. Replace belt
BELT SQUEAL WHEN
ACCELERATING ENGINE1. Belts too loose 1. Check and replace belt tensioner if
necessary
2. Belt glazed 2. Replace belt
BELT SQUEAK AT IDLE 1. Belts too loose 1. (a) Replace belt
2. Dirt or paint imbedded in belt 2. Replace belt
3. Non-uniform belt 3. Replace belt
4. Misaligned pulleys 4. Align accessories
5. Non-uniform groove or eccentric
pulley5. Replace pulley
BELT ROLLED OVER IN
GROOVE OR BELT JUMPS
OFF1. Broken cord in belt 1. Replace belt
2. Belt too loose, or too tight 2. Replace belt
3. Misaligned pulleys 3. Align accessories
4. Non-uniform groove or eccentric
pulley4. Replace pulley
REMOVAL-ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
(1) Remove the power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
REMOVAL).
(2) Relieve tension on belt tensioner using a suit-
able wrench (Fig. 4) and lock tensioner with a drift
punch (Fig. 5).
(3) Remove the accessory drive belt.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise vehicle on hoist.
(2) Remove right front fender inner splash shield.
(3) Install power steering belt remover tool on
crankshaft damper (Fig. 6).
(4) Rotate engine clockwise to remove belt (Fig. 7).
INSTALLATION-ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
(1) Install the accessory drive belt in proper posi-
tion (Fig. 8).
(2) Unlock belt tensioner by removing punch and
apply tension to accessory drive belt (Fig. 9).
(3) Install the power steering belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
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DRIVE BELTS (Continued)

Fig. 4 ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT REMOVAL
1 - BELT TENSIONER
2 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
3 - IDLER PULLEY
4 - A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
5 - CRANKSHAFT DAMPER/PULLEY
6 - WRENCH
Fig. 5 LOCKING/LOCKING BELT TENSIONER
Fig. 6 POWER STEERING BELT REMOVAL TOOL
1 - VIBRATION DAMPER
2 - POWER STEERING PULLEY
3 - POWER STEERING BELT
4 - POWER STEERING BELT REMOVER
Fig. 7 POWER STEERING BELT REMOVAL
1 - VIBRATION DAMPER
2 - POWER STEERING BELT
3 - POPWER STEERING BELT REMOVER
7a - 12 ACCESSORY DRIVERG
DRIVE BELTS (Continued)

INSTALLATION-POWER STEERING BELT
(1) Install power steering belt installation tool
(Fig. 10).
(2) Install power steering belt on crankshaft and
rotate crankshaft clockwise until belt is fully
installed on crankshaft (Fig. 10).
(3) Remove installation tool from crankshaft.
(4) Install right front fender inner splash shield.
(5) Lower vehicle from hoist.
Fig. 8 ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT ROUTING
1 - GENERATOR
2 - IDLER PULLEY
3 - A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH
4 - POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY
5 - POWER STEERING BELT
6 - CRANKSHAFT DAMPER/PULLEY
7 - BELT TENSIONER
8 - ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT
Fig. 9 LOCKING/UNLOCKING BELT TENSIONER
Fig. 10 POWER STEERING BELT INSTALLATION
1 - POWER STEERING BELT
2 - HOLDING HOOK
3 - POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY
4 - VIBRATION DAMPER
5 - POWER STEERING BELT INSTALLATION TOOL
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DRIVE BELTS (Continued)

AUDIO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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AUDIO
DESCRIPTION............................1
OPERATION.............................1
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................1
ANTENNA BODY & CABLE
DESCRIPTION............................3
OPERATION.............................3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................3
REMOVAL...............................4
INSTALLATION............................4
CD CHANGER
DESCRIPTION............................6
OPERATION.............................6
REMOVAL...............................6
INSTALLATION............................6
CHOKE
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................6
D-PILLAR SPEAKER
REMOVAL...............................6
INSTALLATION............................7
DASH PANEL SPEAKER
REMOVAL...............................7INSTALLATION............................7
DOOR MOUNTED SPEAKER
REMOVAL...............................7
INSTALLATION............................7
QUARTER PANEL SPEAKER
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................8
RADIO
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................8
REMOVAL...............................9
INSTALLATION............................9
RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION COMPONENTS
DESCRIPTION............................9
OPERATION.............................9
REMOTE SWITCHES
DESCRIPTION...........................10
OPERATION.............................10
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.................11
REMOVAL..............................11
INSTALLATION...........................12
AUDIO
DESCRIPTION
There are four different system combinations avail-
able on the RS models. The available radio options
are:
²AM/FM Cassette
²AM/FM Compact Disc with Compact Disc
Changer
²AM/FM Cassette with single Compact Disc
Player
²AM/FM Cassette with Compact Disc Changer
All factory installed radio receivers are stereo Elec-
tronically Tuned Radios (ETR) and include and elec-
tronic digital clock function.
OPERATION
Operating instructions for the factory installed
audio systems can be found in the Owner's Manual
provided with this vehicle.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER
TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN,
OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS
OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL
AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
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