
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
FENDER BOLTS 12 9 Ð
FLIP-UP GLASS HINGE BOLTS 7 Ð 60
FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP NUTS 12 9 Ð
FRONT DOOR CHECK STRAP TO A-PILLAR BOLTS 12 9 Ð
FRONT DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL BOLTS 9 Ð 80
FRONT DOOR HINGE TO A-PILLAR BOLTS 28 21 Ð
FRONT DOOR HINGE TO DOOR NUTS 23 17 Ð
FRONT DOOR LATCH SCREW 11 8 Ð
FRONT DOOR LATCH STRIKER SCREWS 28 21 Ð
FRONT DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE NUTS 6 Ð 55
FRONT DOOR REGULATOR BOLTS 9 Ð 80
FRONT SEAT BACK RECLINER BOLTS 28 21 Ð
FRONT SEAT BOLTS/NUT 43 32 Ð
FRONT SEAT RISER BOLTS 28 21 Ð
FRONT SEAT TRACK BOLTS 28 21 Ð
HOOD HINGE TO BODY BOLTS 28 21 Ð
HOOD HINGE TO HOOD BOLTS 12 9 Ð
HOOD LATCH NUTS 12 9 Ð
HOOD LATCH SUPPORT BOLTS 10 Ð 85
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER SUPPORT BRACKET
BOLTS23 17 Ð
INSTRUMENT PANEL HVAC NUTS/BOLTS 6 Ð 55
INSTRUMENT PANEL ROLL DOWN BOLTS 54 40 Ð
INSTRUMENT PANEL TOP BOLTS 28 21 Ð
OUTSIDE MIRROR NUTS 7 Ð 65
RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER BOLTS 12 9 Ð
REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP NUTS 12 9 Ð
REAR DOOR CHECK STRAP TO A-PILLAR BOLTS 12 9 Ð
REAR DOOR GLASS RUN CHANNEL BOLTS 9 Ð 80
REAR DOOR HINGE TO B-PILLAR BOLTS 28 21 Ð
REAR DOOR HINGE TO DOOR NUTS 23 17 Ð
REAR DOOR LATCH SCREW 11 8 Ð
REAR DOOR LATCH STRIKER SCREWS 28 21 Ð
REAR DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE NUTS 6 Ð 55
REAR SEAT BACK HINGE BOLTS 28 21 Ð
REAR SEAT LATCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY BOLTS 28 21 Ð
REAR SEAT OUTBOARD NUTS 43 32 Ð
REAR SEAT OUTER SEAT CUSHION LEG BOLTS 35 26 Ð
ROOF RACK BOLTS 8 Ð 75
23 - 4 BODYKJ
BODY (Continued)

LATCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the grill. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/GRILLE - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the latch support bracket bolts and
position the latch assembly aside. (Fig. 1)
(3) Remove the two latch nuts.
(4) Disconnect the release cable.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the release cable and install the latch
onto the support bracket.
(2) Install the two nuts and tighten to 12 N´m (9
ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the support bracket and the bolts.
(4) Tighten the bolts to 12 N´m (9 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install the grill. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION)
LATCH RELEASE CABLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the battery. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the hood latch. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
HOOD/LATCH - REMOVAL)(3) Remove the powertrain control module. (Refer
to 8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL
MODULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -
REMOVAL)
(4) Remove the hood release handle. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/HOOD/LATCH RELEASE HANDLE -
REMOVAL)
(5) Disconnect the attaching clips and remove the
cable from the inside.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the cable from the inside and attach the
retaining clips.
(2) Install the hood latch release handle. (Refer to
23 - BODY/HOOD/LATCH RELEASE HANDLE -
INSTALLATION)
(3) Install the powertrain control module. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC CONTROL MOD-
ULES/POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE -
INSTALLATION)
(4) Install the hood latch. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
HOOD/LATCH - INSTALLATION)
(5) Install the battery. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
BATTERY SYSTEM/BATTERY - INSTALLATION)
SUPPORT CYLINDER
REMOVAL
(1) Open the hood and support.
(2) Release the upper and lower clips.
(3) Remove the support cylinder.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the support cylinder over the ball studs
with the thin end down.
(2) Install the retaining clips and remove the sup-
port from the hood.
LATCH RELEASE HANDLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cowl trim panel. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM COVER -
REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the three screws and remove the han-
dle.
(3) Disconnect the hood release cable.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the hood release cable to the handle.
(2) Install the handle and install the three screws.
(3) Install the cowl trim cover. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/COWL TRIM COVER - INSTAL-
LATION)
Fig. 1 RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - BOLTS (2)
3 - BOLTS (4)
4 - BOLTS (2)
5 - HOOD LATCH SUPPORT
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EXTERIOR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL............................140
INSTALLATION........................140
COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL............................140
INSTALLATION........................140
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES
REMOVAL............................140
INSTALLATION........................141
FRONT FENDER
REMOVAL............................141
INSTALLATION........................141
FUEL FILL DOOR/HOUSING
REMOVAL............................141
INSTALLATION........................141
GRILLE
REMOVAL............................142
INSTALLATION........................142
GRILLE OPENING REINFORCEMENT
REMOVAL............................142
INSTALLATION........................142FRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL............................143
INSTALLATION........................143
LUGGAGE RACK
REMOVAL............................144
INSTALLATION........................144
REAR WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD
REMOVAL............................144
INSTALLATION........................144
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
FRONT WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL............................146
INSTALLATION........................146
BODY SIDE MOLDINGS
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent,
remove and discard the molding from the outside of
the door.
INSTALLATION
(1) Thoroughly clean all residue from the body side
molding attachment area of the door.
(2) Wipe area clean with a 50% solution of water
and alcohol and wipe dry.
(3) Apply new body side molding using the locators
in the door and apply pressure of approximately 40
p.s.i. over the entire surface of the molding.
COWL GRILLE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the hood seal.
(2) Remove the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS -
REMOVAL)
(3) Remove the four plastic retainers and remove
the cowl grill.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the cowl grill and engage the nine
clips to the bottom of the windshield.
(2) Install the five plastic retainers.
(3) Install the wiper arms. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/WIPERS/WASHERS/WIPER ARMS - INSTAL-
LATION)
(4) Install the hood seal.
EXTERIOR NAME PLATES
REMOVAL
NOTE: Exterior nameplates are attached to body
panels with adhesive tape.
(1) Apply a length of masking tape on the body,
parallel to the top edge of the nameplate to use as a
guide, if necessary.
(2) If temperature is below 21ÉC (70ÉF) warm
emblem with a heat lamp or gun. Do not exceed 52ÉC
(120ÉF) when heating emblem.
(3) Using a trim stick C-4755 or equivalent, behind
the emblem to separate the adhesive backing from
the body.
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(4) Position the door flare and seat the clips.
(5) Install five new rivets through the inside sur-
face of the door attaching the flare to the door.
RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove the hood latch. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
HOOD/LATCH - REMOVAL)(3) Remove the bolt securing the washer bottle to
the crossmember.
(4) Remove the bolts and remove the hood latch
support. (Fig. 14)
(5) Remove the bolts and remove the crossmember.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the crossmember and install the bolts.
(2) Tighten the bolts to 10 N´m (85 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the hood latch support and install the
bolts.
(4) Tighten the bolts to 10 N´m (85 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the hood latch. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
HOOD/LATCH - INSTALLATION)
(6) Install the grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install the bolt securing the washer bottle to
the crossmember and tighten to 10 N´m (85 in. lbs.).
Fig. 12 REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS
1 - D-PILLAR
2 - RIVETS (10)
3 - REAR DOOR FLARE MOLDING
4 - REAR FLARE MOLDING
5 - REAR FASCIA
Fig. 13 FLARE EXTENSION
1 - RIVETS (3)
2 - FLARE EXTENSION AND DOOR SILL
Fig. 14 RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
1 - CROSSMEMBER
2 - BOLTS (2)
3 - BOLTS (4)
4 - BOLTS (2)
5 - HOOD LATCH SUPPORT
23 - 146 EXTERIORKJ
REAR WHEEL OPENING FLARE MOLDINGS (Continued)

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER........................1
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS.......................1
DESCRIPTION - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
SERVICE PORT........................2
OPERATION
OPERATION - HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER........................2
OPERATION - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
SERVICE PORT........................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - A/C
PERFORMANCE.......................2DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATER
PERFORMANCE.......................6
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VACUUM
SYSTEM.............................6
STANDARD PROCEDURE - DIODE
REPLACEMENT.......................9
SPECIFICATIONS
A/C APPLICATION TABLE................9
SPECIFICATIONS.....................10
CONTROLS.............................11
DISTRIBUTION..........................29
PLUMBING.............................38
HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - HEATER AND AIR
CONDITIONER
All vehicles are equipped with a common HVAC
housing assembly (Fig. 1). The system combines air
conditioning, heating, and ventilating capabilities in
a single unit housing mounted under the instrument
panel. On heater-only systems, the evaporator coil is
omitted from the housing.
DESCRIPTION - COOLING SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
To maintain the performance level of the HVAC
system, the engine cooling system must be properly
maintained. The use of a bug screen is not recom-
mended. Any obstructions in front of the radiator or
condenser will reduce the performance of the air con-
ditioning and engine cooling systems.
The engine cooling system includes the heater core
and the heater hoses. Refer to Engine Cooling for
more information before the opening of, or attempt-
ing any service to the engine cooling system.
Fig. 1 Blend Door
1 - DEFROSTER DOOR
2- HEATER CORE
3- BLEND DOORS
4- BLOWER MOTOR HOUSING
5- EVAPORATOR (A/C ONLY)
6- LOWER HVAC CASE ASSEMBLY
KJHEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 24 - 1

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEATER
PERFORMANCE
Before performing the following tests, refer to Cool-
ing for the procedures to check the radiator coolant
level, serpentine drive belt tension, radiator air flow
and the radiator fan operation. Also be certain that
the accessory vacuum supply line is connected at the
engine intake manifold.
MAXIMUM HEATER OUTPUT
Engine coolant is delivered to the heater core
through two heater hoses. With the engine idling atnormal operating temperature, set the temperature
control knob in the full hot position, the mode control
switch knob in the floor heat position, and the blower
motor switch knob in the highest speed position.
Using a test thermometer, check the temperature of
the air being discharged at the HVAC housing floor
outlets. Compare the test thermometer reading to the
Temperature Reference chart.
Temperature Reference
Ambient Air Temperature15.5É C
(60É F)21.1É C
(70É F)26.6É C
(80É F)32.2É C
(90É F)
Minimum Air Temperature at
Floor Outlet52.2É C
(126É F)56.1É C
(133É F)59.4É C
(139É F)62.2É C
(144É F)
If the floor outlet air temperature is too low, refer
to Cooling to check the engine coolant temperature
specifications. Both of the heater hoses should be hot
to the touch. The coolant return heater hose should
be slightly cooler than the coolant supply heater
hose. If the return hose is much cooler than the sup-
ply hose, locate and repair the engine coolant flow
obstruction in the cooling system. Refer to Cooling
for the procedures.
OBSTRUCTED COOLANT FLOW Possible loca-
tions or causes of obstructed coolant flow:
²Pinched or kinked heater hoses.
²Improper heater hose routing.
²Plugged heater hoses or supply and return ports
at the cooling system connections.
²A plugged heater core.
If proper coolant flow through the cooling system is
verified, and heater outlet air temperature is still
low, a mechanical problem may exist.
MECHANICAL PROBLEMS Possible locations or
causes of insufficient heat:
²An obstructed cowl air intake.
²Obstructed heater system outlets.
²A blend door not functioning properly.
TEMPERATURE CONTROL
If the heater outlet air temperature cannot be
adjusted with the temperature control knob on theA/C Heater control panel, the following could require
service:
²The A/C Heater control.
²The blend door actuator.
²The blend door.
²Improper engine coolant temperature.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - VACUUM SYSTEM
Vacuum control is used to operate the mode doors
in the heater-only and a/c heater housings. Testing of
the heater-only and A/C Heater mode control switch
operation will determine if the vacuum, electrical,
and mechanical controls are functioning. However, it
is possible that a vacuum control system that oper-
ates perfectly at engine idle (high engine vacuum)
may not function properly at high engine speeds or
loads (low engine vacuum). This can be caused by
leaks in the vacuum system, or a faulty vacuum
check valve.
A vacuum system test will help to identify the
source of poor vacuum system performance or vac-
uum system leaks. Before starting this test, stop the
engine and make certain that the problem is not a
disconnected vacuum supply tube at the engine
intake manifold vacuum tap or at the vacuum reser-
voir.
24 - 6 HEATING & AIR CONDITIONINGKJ
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING (Continued)

(5) Plug in the compressor clutch coil wire harness
connector.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
(7) Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE)
(8) Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE)
A/C CONDENSER
DESCRIPTION
The condenser is located in the air flow in front of
the engine cooling radiator. The condenser is a heat
exchanger that allows the high-pressure refrigerant
gas being discharged by the compressor to give up its
heat to the air passing over the condenser fins.
OPERATION
When the refrigerant gas gives up its heat, it con-
denses. When the refrigerant leaves the condenser, it
has become a high-pressure liquid refrigerant. Thevolume of air flowing over the condenser fins is crit-
ical to the proper cooling performance of the air con-
ditioning system. Therefore, it is important that
there are no objects placed in front of the radiator
grille openings in the front of the vehicle or foreign
material on the condenser fins that might obstruct
proper air flow. Also, any factory-installed air seals or
shrouds must be properly reinstalled following radia-
tor or condenser service.
The condenser cannot be repaired and, if faulty or
damaged, it must be replaced.
REMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(3) Disconnect the discharge line refrigerant line
fitting at the condenser inlet. (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COUPLERS)
Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrig-
erant line fittings.
(4) Disconnect the liquid line (Left-Hand Drive) or
liquid line jumper (Right-Hand Drive) refrigerant
line fitting at the condenser outlet. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COUPLERS)
Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrig-
erant line fittings.
(5) Remove the radiator and the condenser from
the vehicle as a unit. Refer to Cooling for the proce-
dures.
(6) Remove the two nuts that secure the condenser
studs to the upper brackets of the radiator (Fig. 6).
(7) Slide the condenser down from the radiator far
enough for the condenser studs to clear the upper
radiator bracket holes, and for the lower condenser
bracket holes to clear the dowel pins on the bottom of
the radiator.
(8) Remove the condenser from the radiator.
Fig. 5 A/C COMPRESSOR - 3.7L ENGINE
1 - COMPRESSOR BOLT #1
2 - COMPRESSOR BOLT #2
3 - COMPRESSOR BOLT #3
4 - A/C COMPRESSOR
5 - A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH AND PULLEY
6 - COMPRESSOR MOUNT
KJPLUMBING 24 - 45
A/C COMPRESSOR (Continued)

INSTALLATION
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION) (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
CAUTION - REFRIGERANT HOSES/LINES/TUBES
PRECAUTIONS)
(1) Install the holes of the condenser lower brack-
ets over the dowel pins on the bottom of the radiator.
(2) Slide the condenser upwards until both of the
condenser studs are installed through the holes in
the radiator upper brackets. Tighten the mounting
nuts to 5.3 N´m (47 in. lbs.).
(3) Reinstall the radiator and condenser unit in
the vehicle(Refer to 7 - COOLING/ENGINE/RADIA-
TOR - INSTALLATION).
(4) Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant
line fittings on the condenser outlet and the liquid
line (Left-Hand Drive) or the liquid line jumper
(Right-Hand Drive). Install the liquid line or the liq-
uid line jumper to the condenser outlet. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COUPLERS)
(5) Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant
line fittings on the condenser inlet and the dischargeline. Connect the discharge line to the condenser
inlet. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C
LINE COUPLERS)
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
(7) Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE)
(8) Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE)
NOTE: If the condenser is replaced, add 30 millili-
ters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refriger-
ant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type
recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - DESCRIPTION)
A/C DISCHARGE LINE
REMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING - WARNING) (Refer to 24 - HEATING &
AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION)
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDI-
TIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY)
(3) Unplug the wire harness connector from the
high pressure cut-off switch.
(4) Disconnect the discharge line refrigerant line
fitting from the condenser inlet tube (Fig. 7). (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - A/C LINE COU-
PLERS) Install plugs in, or tape over all of the
opened refrigerant line fittings.
(5) Remove the nut that secures the suction line
block fitting to the accumulator outlet. Install plugs
in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fit-
tings.
(6) Remove the screw that secures the suction and
discharge line manifold to the compressor. Install
plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant
line fittings.
Fig. 6 CONDENSER REMOVE/INSTALL
1 - NUT
2 - RADIATOR
3 - GROMMET
4 - LOWER CROSSMEMBER
5 - CONDENSER
6 - STUDS
24 - 46 PLUMBINGKJ
A/C CONDENSER (Continued)