REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 2.4L
The electronic ignition coil pack attaches directly
to the valve cover.
(1) Diconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Disconnect electrical connector from coil pack(3) Remove coil pack mounting bolts.
(4) Remove coil pack and heat shield (Fig. 9).
REMOVAL - 3.3/3.8L
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Remove the throttle and speed control cables
from clip.
(3) Remove 2 bolts from the Power steering reser-
voir to intake manifold.
(4) Loosen the lower nut for the power steering
reservoir from stud on ignition coil bracket.
(5) Reposition the Power steering reservoir (Fig.
11).
(6) Remove the ignition cables from the ignition
coil.
(7) Disconnect the electrical connector from the
ignition coil.
(8) Remove 2 nuts from the ignition coil studs.
(9) Remove 2 bolts from ignition coil, remove coil.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 2.4L
(1) Install ignition coil and heat shield to valve
cover and tighten bolts.
(2) Connect the electrical connector to the ignition
coil.
(3) Transfer spark plug cables to new coil pack.
The coil pack towers are numbered with the cylinder
identification. Be sure the ignition cables are fully
seated onto the towers.
(4) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 9 IGNITION COIL - 2.4L
Fig. 10 IGNITION COIL - 3.3/3.8L
1 -Ignition Coil
Fig. 11 IGNITION COIL BRACKET 3.3/3.8L
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INSTALLATION - 3.3/3.8L
(1) Install coil over studs on bracket.
(2) Install 2 bolts to ignition coil.
(3) Install 2 nuts to the ignition coil studs. Tighten
nuts and bolts.
(4) Connect the electrical connector to the ignition
coil.
(5) Install the ignition cables to the ignition coil.
(6) Reposition the Power steering reservoir. Slide
bracket over the mounting stud (Fig. 11).
(7) Install 2 bolts to the Power steering reservoir
to intake manifold.
(8) Tighten the lower nut to stud on ignition coil
bracket.
(9) Install the throttle and speed control cables to
clip.
(10) Connect the negative battery cable.
KNOCK SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The knock sensor threads into the cylinder block.
The knock sensor is designed to detect engine vibra-
tion that is caused by detonation.
OPERATION
When the knock sensor detects a knock in one of
the cylinders, it sends an input signal to the PCM. In
response, the PCM retards ignition timing for all cyl-
inders by a scheduled amount.
Knock sensors contain a piezoelectric material
which constantly vibrates and sends an input voltage
(signal) to the PCM while the engine operates. As the
intensity of the crystal's vibration increases, the
knock sensor output voltage also increases.
The voltage signal produced by the knock sensor
increases with the amplitude of vibration. The PCM
receives as an input the knock sensor voltage signal.
If the signal rises above a predetermined level, the
PCM will store that value in memory and retard
ignition timing to reduce engine knock. If the knock
sensor voltage exceeds a preset value, the PCM
retards ignition timing for all cylinders. It is not a
selective cylinder retard.
The PCM ignores knock sensor input during engine
idle conditions. Once the engine speed exceeds a
specified value, knock retard is allowed.
Knock retard uses its own short term and long
term memory program.
Long term memory stores previous detonation
information in its battery-backed RAM. The maxi-
mum authority that long term memory has over tim-
ing retard can be calibrated.
Short term memory is allowed to retard timing up
to a preset amount under all operating conditions (aslong as rpm is above the minimum rpm) except WOT.
The PCM, using short term memory, can respond
quickly to retard timing when engine knock is
detected. Short term memory is lost any time the
ignition key is turned off.
NOTE: Over or under tightening affects knock sen-
sor performance, possibly causing improper spark
control.
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 2.4L
The knock sensor threads into the side of the cyl-
inder block in front of the starter (Fig. 12).
(1) Disconnect electrical connector from knock sen-
sor.
(2) Use a crow foot socket to remove the knock
sensors.
REMOVAL - 3.8L
The knock sensor threads into the side of the cyl-
inder block in the rear.
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Raise vehicle and support.
(3) On All Wheel Drive vehicles remove the PTU
(Power Transfer Unit), refer to the Transmission sec-
tion for more information.
(4) Disconnect electrical connector from knock sen-
sor.
(5) Use a crow foot socket to remove the knock
sensor.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 2.4L
The knock sensor threads into the side of the cyl-
inder block in front of the starter (Fig. 12).
(1) Install knock sensor. Tighten knock sensor to
10 N´m (7 ft. lbs.) torque.Over or under tighten-
ing effects knock sensor performance, possibly
causing improper spark control.
(2) Attach electrical connector to knock sensor.
INSTALLATION - 3.8L
The knock sensor threads into the side of the cyl-
inder block in the rear.
(1) Install knock sensor. Tighten knock sensor to
10 N´m (7 ft. lbs.) torque.Over or under tighten-
ing effects knock sensor performance, possibly
causing improper spark control.
(2) Attach electrical connector to knock sensor.
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GLOW PLUG
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1
GLOW PLUG RELAY
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................1CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
DESCRIPTION..........................2
OPERATION............................2
REMOVAL.............................2
INSTALLATION..........................2
GLOW PLUG
DESCRIPTION
Glow plugs are used to help start a cold or cool
engine (Fig. 1). The glow plugs will heat up and glow
to heat the combustion chamber of each cylinder. An
individual glow plug is used for each cylinder. Each
glow plug is threaded into the left side of the cylinder
head below the cylinder head cover/intake manifold.
OPERATION
Each glow plug will momentarily draw approxi-
mately 25 amps of electrical current during the ini-
tial key ªONº cycle. This is on a cold or cool engine.
After heating the current draw will drop to approxi-
mately 9±12 amps per plug.
Total momentary cuurent draw for all four glow
plugs is approximately 100 amps on a cold engine
dropping to a total of approximately 40 amps after
the plugs are heated.
Electrical operation of the glow plugs is controlled
by two glow plug relays. Each glow plug relay con-
trols two glow plugs. Refer to glow plug relays for
more information.
GLOW PLUG RELAY
DESCRIPTION
There are two glow plug relays. These relays are
located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in
the engine compartment (Fig. 2).
OPERATION
When the ignition (key) switch is place in the ON
position, a signal is sent to the ECM relating current
engine coolant temperature. This signal is sent from
the engine coolant temperature sensor.
After receiving this signal, the ECM will determine
if, when and for how long of a period the glow plug
relays should be activated. This is done before, dur-
ing and after the engine is started. Whenever the
glow plug relays are activated, it will control the 12
volt 100 amp circuit for the operation of the four
glow plugs. Each relay control two glow plugs.
Fig. 1 GLOW PLUG
Fig. 2 RELAY LOCATIONS
1 - GLOW PLUG RELAY
2 - RADIATOR SUPPORT
3 - CHARGE AIR COOLER OUTLET HOSE
4 - COOLING FAN RELAY
5 - UPPER RADIATOR HOSE
6 - EGR SOLENOID
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The Glow Plug lamp is tied to this circuit. Lamp
operation is also controlled by the ECM.
With a cold engine, the glow plug relays and glow
plugs may be activated for a maximum time of 200
seconds. Refer to the following Glow Plug Control
chart for a temperature/time comparison of the glow
plug relay operation.
In this chart, Pre-Heat and Post-Heat times are
mentioned. Pre-Heat is the amount of time the glow
plug relay control circuit is activated when the igni-
tion (key) is switched ON, without the engine run-
ning. Post-Heat is the amount of time the glow plug
relay control circuit is activated after the engine is
operated. The Glow Plug lamp will not be activated
during the post-heat cycle.
Engine
Coolant
Temperature
9Key ON9Wait-To
Start Lamp
9ON9
(Seconds)Pre-Heat
Cycle
(Glow
Plugs On
Seconds)Post-Heat
Cycle
(Seconds)
-30C 20 SEC. 35 SEC. 200 SEC.
-10C 8 SEC. 23 SEC. 180 SEC.
+10C 6 SEC. 21 SEC. 160 SEC.
+30C 5 SEC. 20 SEC. 140 SEC.
+40C 4 SEC. 19 SEC. 70 SEC.
+70C 1 SEC. 16 SEC. 20 SEC.
CAMSHAFT POSITION
SENSOR
DESCRIPTION
The camshaft position (CMP) sensor is mounted in
the top of cylinder head cover/intake manifold at the
rear of the engine. The CMP sensor is a hall effect
device (Fig. 3).
OPERATION
The CMP sensor is a hall effect switch. A tooth
made of a ferromagnetic material is attached to the
camshaft. When this tooth passes the CMP sensor an
lectronic signal is created. This signal is then sent to
the engine control module (ECM). This signal is used
by the ECM to determine which cylinder has just
entered its compression phase.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(2) Remove engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Disconnect camshaft position sensor electrical
connector (Fig. 4).
(4) Remove sensor retaining bolt and remove sen-
sor from cylinder head cover.
INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate O-ring and install sensor in cylinder
head cover. Torque retaining bolt to 5.4 N´m.
(2) Connect camshaft position sensor electrical
connector.
(3) Install engine cover (Refer to 9 - ENGINE
COVER - INSTALLATION).
(4) Connect negative battery cable.
Fig. 3 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
Fig. 4 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATION
1 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR
2 - CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR ELCTRICAL SENSOR
3 - FUEL INJECTOR
4 - CYLINDER HEAD COVER
5 - OIL SEPARATOR
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(3) Remove the plastic knee blocker reinforcement.
Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Knee Blocker Rein-
forcement, Removal.
(4) Disconnect the transmission range indicator
cable end from shift lever by flexing the HOOP on
the transmission shift cable rearward and slip the
indicator cable loop off the lever pin.
(5) Disconnect the clip holding the indicator cable
to the mounting bracket.
(6) Remove Over Steering Column Bezel by lifting
it straight up with a firm pull.
(7) Remove the four bezel attaching screws.
(8) Tilt the steering column in the full down posi-
tion.
(9) Pull rearward on the cluster bezel and remove.
(10) Remove the four cluster attaching screws.
(11) Rotate top of the cluster rearward.
(12) Disconnect the cluster harness connector.
(13) Remove the instrument cluster carefully while
guiding the range indicator cable and guide tube
through the opening to avoid any damage.
INSTALLATION
WITH ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION RANGE
INDICATOR
(1) Connect the instrument cluster wire connector.
(2) Rotate top of cluster inward as placing into
instrument panel opening.
(3) Install the four screws holding instrument clus-
ter to instrument panel.
(4) Position cluster bezel into place.
(5) Install the four bezel attaching screws.
(6) Install the Over Steering Column Bezel by
firmly snapping into place.
(7) Connect the battery negative cable.
WITH MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION RANGE
INDICATOR
(1) Guide the range indicator cable and guide tube
through the opening of instrument panel.
(2) Connect the instrument cluster wire connector.
(3) Rotate top of cluster inward as placing into
instrument panel opening.
(4) Install the four screws holding instrument clus-
ter to instrument panel.
(5) Position cluster bezel into place.
(6) Install the four bezel attaching screws.
(7) Install the Over Steering Column Bezel by
firmly snapping into place.
(8) Connect the clip holding the indicator cable to
the mounting bracket.(9) Connect the transmission range indicator cable
end to the shift lever by flexing the HOOP on the
transmission shift cable forward and slip the indica-
tor cable loop on the lever pin.
(10) Install the plastic knee blocker reinforcement.
Refer to Body, Instrument Panel, Knee Blocker Rein-
forcement, Installation.
(11) Install the lower steering column cover. Refer
to Body, Instrument Panel, Lower Steering Column
Cover, Installation.
(12) Connect the battery negative cable.
CLUSTER LENS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument cluster. Refer to Elec-
trical, Instrument Cluster, Removal.
(2) Remove the screws holding the lens to the
instrument cluster.
(3) Press down on the snap features of the lens
and remove the lens from the cluster.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the lens snap features into the cluster.
(2) Install the screws holding the lens to the
instrument cluster.
(3) Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Electri-
cal, Instrument Cluster, Installation.
MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION
RANGE INDICATOR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the instrument cluster and disconnect
the range indicator cable at both attaching points.
Refer to Electrical, Instrument Cluster, Removal.
(2) From the backside of the cluster, remove two
screws holding the mechanical transmission range
indicator and then remove it fromt instrument clus-
ter.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert the mechanical transmission range indi-
cator into the backside of the instrument cluster and
install the two screws.
(2) Install the instrument cluster. Refer to Electri-
cal, Instrument Cluster, Installation.
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OPERATION - TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM.......21
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - MULTI-
FUNCTION SWITCH...................22
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................22
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................22
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL.............................22
INSTALLATION.........................23
REAR FOG LAMP - EXPORT
DESCRIPTION.........................23REPEATER LAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................23
TAIL LAMP
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................23
TAIL LAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................24
TAIL LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL.............................24
INSTALLATION.........................24
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR
DESCRIPTION
LAMP SYSTEMS
Lighting circuits are protected by fuses. Lighting
circuits require an overload protected power source,
on/off device, lamps and body ground to operate prop-
erly. Plastic lamps require a wire in the harness to
supply body ground to the lamp socket. Replace sock-
ets and bulbs that are corroded.
Some of the interior and exterior lighting functions
are governed by the Body Control Module (BCM).
The headlamp, dome, and the door ajar switches pro-
vide signals to the BCM. The BCM in turn sends a
Programmable Communication Interface (PCI) bus
message to the Front Control Module (FCM) to
enable the necessary drivers to set the required illu-
mination configuration.
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 intelligent power
module. Verify that bulbs are in good condition and
test continuity of the circuit ground. Refer to the
appropriate wiring information.
AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP SYSTEM
The Automatic Headlamp system turns the instru-
mentation and exterior illumination lamps ON when
the ambient light levels are Night and the engine
RPM is 450 or above, and OFF when light levels are
Day.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
Operating the high-beam headlamps at reduced
power provides daytime running lamps, which are
required on all new Canadian vehicles.
HEADLAMPS ON WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS
For vehicles equipped with the Automatic Head-
lamp System, the instrumentation and exterior illu-
mination lamps will be turned ON when the
headlamp switch is in the AUTO position, RPM >
450 and the windshield wipers have been in the
intermittent, low or high mode of operation for more
than ten seconds. When the windshield wipers are
turned OFF the Body Control Module will determine
if the instrumentation and exterior illumination
lamps should remain ON base upon the current
ambient light level.
HEADLAMP SYSTEM
The configuration of the headlamp system of head-
lamps, park lamps and fog lamps is determined by
the BCM. The BCM determines the lighting configu-
ration as a result of the inputs from the ignition
switch, headlamp switch and multi-function switch. A
PCI bus is transmitted from the BCM to the FCM to
enable the necessary drivers to set the illumination
configuration. Four wires are connected between the
headlamp switch and the BCM. The first wire con-
tains information regarding the position of the head-
lamp switch (Off, Automatic Headlamps, Automatic
Headlamp switch fog, Park with Fog, Head, or Head
with Fog Lamps). The second wire contains informa-
tion regarding the position of the dimmer switch
(Dome Lamp, Daytime Brightness, Dimming Level or
Off). The third wire is a dedicated signal return
(ground) wire. The fourth wire provides power to the
front fog lamp indicator.
HEADLAMP TIME DELAY SYSTEM
The headlamp time delay system is controlled by
the Body Control Module (BCM) via a PCI bus mes-
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SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR LAMPS
BULB APPLICATION TABLE
LAMP BULB
BACK-UP 3057
CHMSL 921
FRONT SIDE MARKER/PARK/
TURN3157A
FOG LAMP 9040
HEADLAMP 9007
LICENSE 168
TAIL, STOP 3057
TURN SIGNAL 3057
BULB APPLICATION TABLE - EXPORT
LAMP BULB
HEADLAMP H7
FRONT POSITION W5W
FRONT TURN SIGNAL PY21W
SIDE REPEATER T4W
LICENSE PLATE W5W/168
REAR TAIL AND STOP P21/5W
REAR TURN SIGNAL PY21W
BACK-UP P21W
REAR FOG P21W
CHMSL W16W/921
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The brake lamp switch is located under the instru-
ment panel, at the brake pedal arm (Fig. 3). It has
three internal switches controlling various functions
of the vehicle. It's main function is to control opera-
tion of the vehicle's brake lamps. Other functions
include speed control deactivation, brake sense for
the antilock brake system and brake sense for the
brake transmission shift interlock.
CAUTION: The switch can only be adjusted once.
That is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for some service, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
OPERATION
When the brake pedal is pressed, the plunger on
the outside of the brake lamp switch extends out-
ward. This action opens or closes the contacts of the
three switches inside the brake lamp switch.
With the brake pedal pressed down (plunger
extended), the switch for terminals 1 and 2 is closed
completing the circuit. The switch for terminals 3
and 4 is open and so is the switch for terminals 5
and 6.
When the brake pedal is released (plunger pushed
in), the three switches assume the opposite positions.
The switch for terminals 1 and 2 is now open while
the other two switches are now closed, completing
their circuits.
A lever on the back of the switch is used to set the
switch into the ªadjustedº position. A non-adjusted
switch will have the lever set to the diagonal position
in relation to the switch housing. The plunger can be
moved in and out, but the states of the internal
switches will not change.
CAUTION: Never move the adjustment lever of the
new brake lamp switch without it being properly
installed in the vehicle first. Such action will render
the switch unusable and the switch must be dis-
carded.
Once installed in the vehicle as described in the
brake lamp switch installation procedure (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION), the new
switch's adjustment lever is rotated to the adjusted
position as indicated (Fig. 4). This action locks the
plunger to the internal switches.Once in this posi-
tion the switch is permanently adjusted (or
locked) and cannot be readjusted or released
even if the lever is moved back.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH
NOTE: Before proceeding with this diagnostic test,
verify the adjustment lever on the back of the
switch is in the adjusted position. If the lever is in
the non-adjusted (diagonal) position it may have
never been adjusted (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP
SWITCH - OPERATION). For adjustment, (Refer to 8
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BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - INSTALLATION)
If the electrical circuit has been tested and the
brake lamp switch is suspected of being faulty, it can
be tested using the following method.
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(1) Remove the switch from the vehicle. (Refer to 8
- ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL)
(2) With the switch in the released position (plung-
er extended), use an ohmmeter to test each of the
three internal switches as shown (Fig. 1). You should
achieve the results as listed in the figure.
(3) Gently push the plunger on the brake lamp
switch in until it stops.
(4) With the switch in this depressed position
(plunger pushed in), use an ohmmeter to test each of
the three internal switches as shown (Fig. 2). You
should achieve the results as listed in the figure.
If you do not achieve the results as listed in both
figures, the switch is faulty and must be replaced.
Refer to Removal And Installation in this section.If the switch is found to be operating properly, it
may be misadjusted. Do not reinstall the switch,
replace it. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/
LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH -
INSTALLATION)
CAUTION: The switch can only be adjusted once.
That is during initial installation of the switch. If the
switch is not adjusted properly or has been
removed for any reason, a new switch must be
installed and adjusted.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable from its post on the battery.
(2) Remove silencer panel below steering column
and knee blocker.
(3) Remove the brake lamp switch by rotating the
switch in a counterclockwise direction approximately
30 degrees and pulling it out of the bracket (Fig. 3).
(4) Release the locking tab and disconnect the wir-
ing connector from the switch.
(5) Discard the brake lamp switch. It must not be
reused.
Fig. 1 SWITCH TEST - RELEASED POSITION
Fig. 2 SWITCH TEST - DEPRESSED POSITION
Fig. 3 Pedal And Brake Lamp Switch
1 - SWITCH BRACKET
2 - BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
3 - WIRING CONNECTOR
4 - PEDAL AND BRACKET
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