CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Boost Pressure Sensor (Diesel) BK Top Left of Engine N/S
Brake Fuid Level Switch BK On Master Cylinder 6
Brake Lamp Switch BK At Top Of Brake Pedal 35, 36
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock
Solenoid (EATX)BK Near Steering Column 15, 16, 17, 26
C100 BK Left Fender Shield 5
C101 LTGY Left Fender Shield 5
C102 (2.4L) BK Top Front of Engine 10
C102 (3.3/3.8L) BK At Fuel Rail 13
C103 (Diesel) BK Left Side Engine Compartment N/S
C106 (BUX) BK Near Left Headlamp Leveling Motor N/S
C107 (BUX) BK Near Right Headlamp Leveling Motor N/S
C200 GY Left Side Instrument Panel 15, 16, 25, 35, 36
C201 YL Left Side Instrument Panel 15, 16, 25, 35, 36
C202 GY Right Side Instrument Panel A/C
Heatrer Unit15, 19, 24
C203 (United Kingdom) WT Right Side of Instrument Panel N/S
C300 (LHD) BK Left Front Door Lower N/S
C300 (RHD) BK Right Front Door Lower
C301 LTGY Left Front Door Upper N/S
C302 LTGY Right Front Door Upper 8, 33, 37
C303 (LHD) BK Right Front Door Lower 8, 37
C303 (RHD) BK Left Front Door Lower 33, 37
C304 YL Left Wire Track Seat to Body 27
C305 GY Left Wire Track Seat to Body 27
C306 YL Right Wire Track Seat to Body 28
C307 GY Right Wire Track Seat to Body 28
C308 BL Left Rear Sliding Door 34
C309 GN Right Rear Sliding Door 27, 28, 33
C310 BK At Front Console N/S
C311 GY Rear A/C Switch N/S
C312 GY At Dome Lamp 28, 33
C313 BK At Rear Console N/S
C314 BK Left Side Liftgate 42
C315 BK Right Side Liftgate 42
C316 BK Wire Track to Sliding Door N/S
C317 BK Right Sliding Door 27
C318 (Trailer Tow) BK Left Quarter N/S
C319 (Except Built-up Export) Left Side Liftgate N/S
C320 DKGY Driver Power Seat on Seat Harness N/S
C321 DKGY Under Passenger Seat N/S
C322 BK On Seat Harness to Body 27
C324 BK Left Sliding Door N/S
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C325 BK Right Sliding Door 27
C326 YL At Driver Side Airbag N/S
C327 YL At Passenger Side Airbag N/S
C329 (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine Compartment N/S
C330 (Diesel) LTGY Left Rear Engine Compartment N/S
C331 (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine Compartment N/S
Cabin Heater Assist C1 (Diesel) BK Top of Engine 11, 12
Cabin Heater Assist C2 (Diesel) BK Top of Engine 11, 12
Camshaft Position Sensor (Gas) BK Rear of Cylinder Head
Right Side of EngineN/S
Camshaft Position Sensor (Diesel) BK Rear of Cylinder Head 11, 12
CD Changer Behind CD Changer N/S
Center Dome Lamp GY At Lamp N/S
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp BK At Lamp 42
Clockspring - C1 WT Steering Column 15, 16, 17, 18, 26
Clockspring - C2 YL Steering Column 15, 16, 17, 18, 26
Clockspring - C3 BK Steering Column N/S
Clockspring - C4 BK Steering Column N/S
Clockspring - C5 YL Steering Column N/S
Clutch Pedal Interlock Switch
(Diesel)RD At Switch/Driver Side 36
Clutch Pedal Upstop Switch
(Diesel)BK At Switch/Driver Side 36
Controller Anti-Lock Brake BK Right Side of Engine Compartment 9, 10, 12, 13, 14
Crank Case Ventilation Heater
(Diesel)BK Top of Cylinder Head 11
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Diesel) BK Rear of Engine 12
Crankshaft Position Sensor (Gas) BK Rear of Engine 9, 13
Data Link Connector WT Lower Instrument Panel Near Steering
Column35, 36
Diagnostic Junction Port BK Lower Instrument Panel Near Steering
Column35, 36
Dosing Pump BK Top of Engine N/S
Driver Airbag C1 BN Steering Column N/S
Driver Airbag C2 BK Steering Column N/S
Driver Blend Actuator (ATC) GY On HVAC N/S
Driver Blend Actuator (MTC) GY On HVAC N/S
Driver Door Courtesy Lamp GY At Lamp N/S
Driver Door Lock Switch BK At Switch N/S
Driver Heated Seat Back GN At Seat N/S
Driver Heated Seat Cushion BK At Seat N/S
Driver Heated Seat Module C1 GY Driver Heated Seat N/S
Driver Heated Seat Module C2 GY Driver Heated Seat Back N/S
Driver Heated Seat Module C3 GN At Seat N/S
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Right Seat Airbag YL At Passenger Seat N/S
Right Side Impact Airbag Control
ModuleYL/RD Right B Pillar 33
Right Sliding Door Control Module
C1BK Rear of Door 38, 39
Right Sliding Door Control Module
C2BK/RD Rear of Door 38, 39
Right Sliding Door Latch Sensing
SwitchBK At Sliding Door 38
Right Sliding Door Lock Motor BK Rear of Door 38
Right Sliding Door Lock Motor/Ajar
SwitchBK At Latch N/S
Right Sliding Door Motor BK At Sliding Door 38
Right Speed Control Switch BK At Steering Wheel N/S
Right Stop/Turn Signal Relay BK LT Quarter Panel N/S
Right Turn Signal Lamp OR At Lamp N/S
Right Visor/Vanity Lamp BK At Lamp N/S
Sentry Key Immobilizer Module BK At Steering Column 15, 16, 17, 18, 26
Siren (United Kingdom) BK Left Front Body N/S
Solenoid/Pressure Switch
Assembly (EATX)BK Side of Transmission N/S
Speed Control Servo BK Near Controller Antilock Brake 14
Thatcham Alarm Module C1 BK Top Right Side of Instrument Panel
Near SpeakerN/S
Thatcham Alarm Module C1 WT Top Right Side of Instrument Panel
Near SpeakerN/S
Throttle Position Sensor GY On Throttle Body 9, 13
Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid BK Front of Transmission 10
Traction Control Switch BK Rear of Swtich 16, 17, 26
Trailer Tow Connector BK Left Quarter Panel N/S
Transmission Control Module BK Top of Transmission 14
Transmission Range Sensor GY Top of Transmission 14
Vehicle Speed Sensor BK Rear of Transmission 9, 12
Washer Fluid Level Switch BK Bottom of Reservoir 3
Water in Fuel Sensor (Diesel) Left Rear Engine Compartment N/S
Wiper Module BK Left Side Cowl 6
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S117 (2.4L) Neat T/O for G101 and G103 10
S117 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Output Speed Sensor 14
S118 (2.4L) Near T/O for Knock Sensor 10
S119 (2.5L) Near T/O for Engine Starter Motor 11
S120 (2.4L) Near T/O for Oxygen Sensors 9
S120 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Oxygen Sensors 14
S121 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Output Speed Sensor 14
S122 (2.4L) In T/O to Engine Starter Motor 10
S122 (3.3L/3.8L) In T/O to Engine Starter Motor 14
S123 In T/O to Low Note Horn 5
S124 (2.4L) Near T/O for Fuel Injector No.2 N/S
S124 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Fuel Injector No.5 and No.6 N/S
S125 (2.4L) In T/O for Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor N/S
S126 In Right Headlamp Leveling Assembly N/S
S127 (2.5L) Near T/O for Engine Starter Motor N/S
S128 (2.5L) Near T/O for Engine Starter Motor 11
S129 (2.5L) Near T/O for Battery (+) N/S
S130 (2.5L) Near T/O for Battery (+) N/S
S131 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Transmission Control Module N/S
S132 (2.5L) Near T/O for Battery (+) N/S
S133 (2.5L) Near T/O for Intelligent Power Module C3 N/S
S134 Near T/O for Controller Antilock Brake N/S
S135 (2.5L) Near T/O for Glow Plug No.2 11
S136 (2.5L) Between T/O for Radiator Fan No.2 and T/O for G102 N/S
S137 (2.5L) Near T/O for A/C Compressor Clutch 11
S138 (2.5L) Between T/O for Radiator Fan No.2 and T/O for G102 N/S
S139 (2.5L) Between T/O for Engine Starter Motor and T/O for
Engine Control Module C112
S141 (2.4L) Near T/O for Powertrain Control Module N/S
S141 (2.5L) Near /t/O for G100 N/S
S141 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Powertrain Control Module N/S
S142 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for A/C Compressor Clutch 14
S143 (2.5L) Near T/O for Engine Control Module C1 11
S143 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Intelligent Power Module - C3 N/S
S144 (2.5L) Between T/O for Battery Temperature Sensor and T/O
for C10311
S145 (2.5L) Near T/O for Battery (+) N/S
S148 (2.5L) Near T/O for Engine Starter Motor 11
S150 (2.5L) Between T/O for Battery Temperature Sensor and T/O
for C103N/S
S151 (2.5L) Near T/O for Radiator Fan Relay No.1 2
S152 (2.5L) Near T/O for Left Fog Lamp N/S
S157 (2.5L) Near T/O for Glow Plug No.1 11
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S177 In Right Headlamp Wiring Assembly N/S
S179 In Left Headlamp Wiring Assembly N/S
S187 (2.5L) Near T/O for Engine Control Module C1 11
S188 (2.5L) Near T/O for Radiator Fan Relay No.1 2
S201 In T/O to Instrument Panel Speaker 15, 21
S202 Near T/O for Instrument Panel Switch Bank 15, 21
S203 Near T/O for Instrument Panel Switch Bank 15, 21
S204 Near T/O to Instrument Panel Speaker 15, 21
S205 Near T/O for C201 15
S206 Near T/O for Instrument Cluster 15
S207 In A/C Unit Assembly N/S
S208 (RHD) Between T/O for Antenna Connector and T/O for Front
Cigar Lighter21
S209 (RHD) Between T/O for Front Cigar Lighter and T/O for Brake
Transmission Shift Interlock Solenoid21
S210 (RHD) Near T/O for C203 21
S211 In Steering Column Wiring Assembly N/S
S212 In Steering Column Wiring Assembly N/S
S302 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 31
S303 In T/O to Data Link Connector 31
S304 Near T/O for C307 32
S305 Near T/O for Memory Seat/Mirror Module - C2 N/S
S306 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 32
S307 Near T/O for Memory Power Seat Switch N/S
S308 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 31
S309 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 31
S310 Near T/O for C301 30
S311 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 29
S312 Near T/O for C320 N/S
S313 Near T/O for Power Liftgate Module 40
S314 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 29
S315 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 29
S316 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 29
S317 Near T/O for C101 30
S318 Near T/O for Power Seat Circuit Breaker N/S
S319 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 32
S320 Near T/O for C200 31
S321 In T/O to Data Link Connector 31
S322 Near T/O for C301 30
S323 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 31
S324 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 29
S325 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 29
S326 Near T/O for C101 30
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INTAKE MANIFOLD - UPPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.
(2) Disconnect connector from inlet air tempera-
ture sensor (Fig. 104).
(3) Disconnect air intake tube at throttle body and
remove upper air cleaner housing.
(4) Disconnect connector from throttle position
sensor (TPS) (Fig. 106).
(5) Disconnect connector from idle air control (IAC)
motor (Fig. 106).
(6) Disconnect connector from MAP sensor (Fig.
105).
(7) Remove vacuum lines for purge solenoid and
PCV valve at intake manifold.(8) Remove vacuum lines for power brake booster,
LDP, EGR transducer, and speed control vacuum res-
ervoir (if equipped) at upper intake manifold fittings.
(9) Disconnect throttle, speed control (if equipped),
and transaxle control (31TH equipped only) cables
from throttle lever and bracket. (Refer to 14 - FUEL
SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/THROTTLE CONTROL
CABLE - REMOVAL)
(10) Remove the EGR tube. (Refer to 25 - EMIS-
SIONS CONTROL/EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULA-
TION/TUBE - REMOVAL)
(11) Remove the upper manifold support bracket
bolt to manifold (Fig. 107).
Fig. 104 INLET AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR - 2.4L
Fig. 105 MAP SENSOR - 2.4L
Fig. 106 Throttle Body Electrical Connectors -
Typical
1 - IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR CONNECTOR
2 - TPS CONNECTOR
Fig. 107 Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket
1 - NUT - BRACKET TO CYLINDER HEAD COVER
2 - BOLT - BRACKET TO UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD
3 - UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD SUPPORT BRACKET
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(12) Remove engine oil dipstick from tube.
(13) Remove upper intake manifold bolts (Fig.
108). Remove upper intake manifold.
CAUTION: Cover intake manifold to prevent foreign
material from entering engine.
INSPECTION
(1) Check manifold surfaces for flatness with
straight edge. Surface must be flat within 0.15 mm
per 300 mm (0.006 in. per foot) of manifold length.
(2) Inspect manifold for cracks or distortion.
Replace manifold if necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean manifold sealing surfaces.
(2) Apply a 1.5 mm (0.060 in.) bead MopartGas-
ket Maker to the perimeter of the lower intake man-
ifold runner openings.
(3) Install upper intake manifold and tighten fas-
teners to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) in sequence shown in
(Fig. 108). Repeat this procedures until all fasteners
are at specified torque.
(4) Install engine oil dipstick.
(5) Install upper bolt in intake manifold to front
support bracket (Fig. 107). Torque to 28 N´m (250 in.
lbs.).
(6) Install EGR tube. (Refer to 25 - EMISSIONS
CONTROL/EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION/
TUBE - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install throttle cables in bracket.
(8) Connect throttle, speed control, (if equipped),
transaxle control (31TH equipped only) cables to
throttle lever.
(9) Connect vacuum lines for power brake booster,
LDP, EGR transducer, and speed control vacuum res-
ervoir (if equipped) at upper intake manifold fittings.
(10) Connect vacuum lines for purge solenoid and
PCV valve.(11) Connect electrical connectors for MAP sensor,
throttle position sensor (TPS), and idle air control
(IAC) motor.
(12) Install air cleaner upper housing and air
intake tube to throttle body.
(13) Connect inlet air temperature sensor connec-
tor (Fig. 104).
(14) Connect negative cable to battery.
INTAKE MANIFOLD - LOWER
REMOVAL
(1) Perform fuel system pressure release proce-
durebefore attempting any repairs.(Refer to 14 -
FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STANDARD
PROCEDURE)
(2) Remove upper intake manifold. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
REMOVAL)
CAUTION: Cover intake manifold openings to pre-
vent foreign material from entering engine.
(3) Disconnect fuel line. (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYS-
TEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK CONNECT FIT-
TING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(4) Drain the cooling system. (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
(5) Remove heater supply and radiator upper
hoses at intake manifold.
(6) Disconnect coolant temperature sensor/fuel
injector wire harness connector.
(7) Remove lower intake manifold support bracket
upper bolts (Fig. 109).
(8) Loosen the lower intake manfold support
bracket lower bolt (Fig. 109).
(9) Disconnect fuel injector harness.
(10) Remove the bolts attaching the power steering
reservoir to manifold. Set reservoir aside.Do not
disconnect line from reservoir.
(11) Remove lower intake manifold fasteners (Fig.
110). Remove the manifold from engine.
(12) Inspect the manifold. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSPECTION)
INSPECTION
(1) Check manifold surfaces for flatness with
straight edge. Surface must be flat within 0.15 mm
per 300 mm (0.006 in. per foot) of manifold length.
(2) Inspect manifold for cracks or distortion.
Replace manifold if necessary.
INSTALLATION
If the following items were removed, install and
torque to specifications:
²Fuel rail bolts - 22 N´m (200 in. lbs.)
Fig. 108 Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
- 2.4L
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REMOVAL - ENGINE ASSEMBLY
(1) Perform fuel pressure release procedure (Refer
to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE).
(2) Disconnect negative battery cable.
(3) Remove air cleaner and hoses.
(4) Disconnect the fuel line from fuel rail (Refer to
14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL DELIVERY/QUICK
CONNECT FITTING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(5) Remove the wiper module (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER MODULE -
REMOVAL).
(6) Block off heater hoses to the rear heater sys-
tem using pinch-off pliers (if equipped).
(7) Drain the cooling system (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(8) Disconnect the heater hoses.
(9) Remove the radiator upper support crossmem-
ber (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE OPEN-
ING REINFORCEMENT - REMOVAL).
(10) Remove the radiator fans (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - REMOVAL).
(11) Disconnect the throttle cables from the throt-
tle body.
(12) Disconnect the MAP, IAC, and TPS electrical
connectors.
(13) Disconnect the EGR transducer electrical con-
nector (if equipped).
(14) Disconnect the vacuum hoses from throttle
body.
(15) Disconnect the brake booster and speed con-
trol vacuum hoses.
(16) Disengage wire harness clip from the right
side engine mount.
(17) Remove the power steering reservoir from
mounting position and set aside.Do notdisconnect
hose.
(18) Disconnect ground strap from rear of cylinder
head.
(19) Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor and ignition coil electrical connectors.
(20) Disconnect the fuel injector electrical harness
connector and disengage clip from support bracket.
(21) Disconnect camshaft and crankshaft position
sensor electrical connectors.
(22) Evacuate air conditioning system. Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING.
(23) Disconnect A/C compressor electrical connec-
tor.(24) Disconnect the A/C lines from compressor.
Cover and seal all openings of hoses and compressor.
(25) Remove the radiator upper hose.
(26) Disengage electrical harness clip at transaxle
dipstick tube.
(27) Remove transaxle dipstick tube. Seal opening
using a suitable plug.
NOTE: When the transaxle cooler lines are removed
from the rolled-groove type fittings at the transaxle,
damage to the inner wall of the hose will occur. To
prevent prevent potential leakage, the cooler hoses
must be cut off flush at the transaxle fitting, and a
service cooler hose splice kit must be installed
upon reassembly.
(28) Using a blade or suitable hose cutter, cut
transaxle oil cooler lines off flush with fittings. Plug
cooler lines and fittings to prevent debris from enter-
ing transaxle or cooler circuit. A service splice kit will
be installed upon reassembly.
(29) Disconnect transaxle shift linkage and electri-
cal connectors.
(30) Raise vehicle on hoist and drain the engine
oil.
(31) Remove the axle shafts. (Refer to 3 - DIFFER-
ENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT - REMOVAL)
(32) Remove crossmember cradle plate (Fig. 6).
Fig. 6 Crossmember Cradle Plate
1 - CRADLE PLATE
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