2003 CHRYSLER CARAVAN boot

NOTE: Do not use a screw driver or other metal tool
for seal removal. Using such tools can scratch the
bore or leave burrs on the seal groove edges.
(6) Using a soft tool such as a plastic trim stick,
work the piston seal out of its groove in caliper pis-
ton bore (Fig. 39). Discard the old seal.
(7) Clean the piston bore and drilled passage ways
using alcohol or a suitable solvent. Wipe it dry using
only a lint-free cloth.
(8) Inspect the piston bore for scoring or pitting.
Bores that show light scratches or corrosion can usu-
ally be cleared of the light scratches or corrosion
using crocus cloth.
CLEANING - CALIPER
WARNING: DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATING ON
BRAKE PARTS DURING NORMAL USE MAY CON-
TAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS FROM PRODUCTION OR
AFTERMARKET BRAKE LININGS. BREATHING
EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATIONS OF ASBESTOS
FIBERS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM.
EXERCISE CARE WHEN SERVICING BRAKE
PARTS. DO NOT SAND OR GRIND BRAKE LINING
UNLESS EQUIPMENT USED IS DESIGNED TO CON-
TAIN THE DUST RESIDUE. DO NOT CLEAN BRAKE
PARTS WITH COMPRESSED AIR OR BY DRY
BRUSHING. CLEANING SHOULD BE DONE BY
DAMPENING THE BRAKE COMPONENTS WITH AFINE MIST OF WATER, THEN WIPING THE BRAKE
COMPONENTS CLEAN WITH A DAMPENED CLOTH.
DISPOSE OF CLOTH AND ALL RESIDUE CONTAIN-
ING ASBESTOS FIBERS IN AN IMPERMEABLE
CONTAINER WITH THE APPROPRIATE LABEL. FOL-
LOW PRACTICES PRESCRIBED BY THE OCCUPA-
TIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
(OSHA) AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY (EPA) FOR THE HANDLING, PROCESSING,
AND DISPOSING OF DUST OR DEBRIS THAT MAY
CONTAIN ASBESTOS FIBERS.
To clean or flush the internal passages of the brake
caliper, use fresh brake fluid or MopartNon-Chlori-
nated Brake Parts Cleaner. Never use gasoline, ker-
osene, alcohol, oil, transmission fluid or any fluid
containing mineral oil to clean the caliper. These flu-
ids will damage rubber cups and seals.
INSPECTION - CALIPER
Inspect the disc brake caliper for the following:
²Brake fluid leaks in and around boot area and
inboard lining
²Ruptures, brittleness or damage to the piston
dust boot
²Damaged, dry or brittle guide pin dust boots
If caliper fails inspection, disassemble and recondi-
tion caliper, replacing the seals and dust boots.
ASSEMBLY - CALIPER PISTON AND SEAL
NOTE: Never use an old piston seal.
(1) Dip the new piston seal in clean brake fluid
and install it in the groove of the caliper bore. The
seal should be started at one area of the groove and
gently worked around and into the groove (Fig.
40)using only your clean fingers to seat it.
(2) Coat the new piston boot with clean brake
fluid.
(3) Position the dust boot over the piston after
coating it with brake fluid.
CAUTION: Force applied to the piston to seat it in
the bore must be applied uniformly to avoid cock-
ing and binding of the piston.
(4) Install piston into caliper bore pushing it past
the piston seal until it bottoms in the caliper bore
(Fig. 41).
(5) Position the dust boot into the counterbore of
the caliper assembly piston bore.
(6) Using a hammer and Installer, Special Tool
C-4689 or C-4842 (depending on piston size), and
Handle, Special Tool C-4171, drive the boot into the
counterbore of the caliper as necessary (Fig. 42).
Fig. 39 Removing Piston Seal
1 - PLASTIC TRIM STICK
2 - CALIPER
3 - PISTON SEAL GROOVE
4 - PISTON SEAL
RSBRAKES - BASE5-29
DISC BRAKE CALIPER - REAR (Continued)
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(7) Reinstall the caliper on the vehicle and bleed
the brakes as necessary. Refer to Installation in this
section.
INSTALLATION - REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER
(1) Completely retract caliper piston back into pis-
ton bore of the caliper.
(2) If removed, install the brake rotor on the hub,
making sure it is squarely seated on the face of the
hub.CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper
assembly onto the adapter, so the caliper guide pin
bushings do not get damaged by the mounting
bosses.
(3) Carefully lower caliper and brake shoes over
rotor and onto the adapter using the reverse proce-
dure for removal (Fig. 38).
CAUTION: When installing guide pin bolts extreme
caution should be taken not to cross-thread the cal-
iper guide pin bolts.
(4) Install the caliper guide pin bolts. Tighten the
guide pin bolts to a torque of 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: When connecting the brake hose to the
caliper, install new brake hose to caliper special
washers.
(5) Install the brake hose on the caliper. To do
this, first place one NEW special copper washer on
each side of the hose fitting, then slide the banjo bolt
through the fitting. Next, thread the banjo bolt into
the threaded port on the rear of the brake caliper.
Tighten the banjo bolt to a torque of 47 N´m (35 ft.
lbs.).
(6) Install the wheel and tire assembly.
Fig. 40 Installing New Piston Seal
1 - CALIPER
2 - PISTON SEAL
3 - SEAL GROOVE
Fig. 41 Installing Piston Into Caliper Bore
1 - BOOT
2 - PISTON
3 - CALIPER
Fig. 42 Installing Dust Boot
1 - HAMMER
2 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4171
3 - SPECIAL TOOL C-4689 or C-4842
4 - CALIPER
5 - 30 BRAKES - BASERS
DISC BRAKE CALIPER - REAR (Continued)
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(7) Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in
proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half
specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to
the full specified torque of 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.).
(8) Lower the vehicle.
(9) Remove the brake pedal depressor (holding)
tool.
(10) Bleed the hydraulic brake circuit to the brake
caliper. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(11) Road test the vehicle and make several stops
to wear off any foreign material on the brakes and to
seat the brake shoe linings.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ADAPTER
REMOVAL - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ADAPTER
(1) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
(2) Remove front wheel and tire assembly, disc
brake caliper and brake shoes. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES
- REMOVAL)
(3) Remove two bolts fastening adapter to steering
knuckle, then remove disc brake caliper adapter.
INSTALLATION - FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPER
ADAPTER
(1) Place adapter over brake rotor and align
adapter mounting holes to knuckle.
CAUTION: Adapter mounting bolts have a special
DacrometTcoating applied to resist corrosion. If
mounting bolts need to be replaced, use only
MoparTreplacement parts.
(2) Install adapter mounting bolts and tighten to
169 N´m (125 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Install brake shoes, disc brake caliper and
wheel and tire assembly. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
INSTALLATION)
(4) Lower vehicle.
(5) Pump the brake pedal several times to set the
pads to the brake rotor.
(6) Check and adjust brake fluid level as neces-
sary.
DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE
PINS
REMOVAL - DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PINS
(DISC/DRUM BRAKES)
(1) Raise the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING in
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE.
(2) Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
(3) Remove the two brake caliper guide pin bolts
(Fig. 43).
(4) Remove the disc brake caliper from the disc
brake caliper adapter and hang it out of the way
using wire or a bungee cord. Use care not to overex-
tend the brake hose when doing this.
(5) Remove the guide pins and boots from the
adapter as shown (Fig. 44).
INSTALLATION - DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE
PINS (DISC/DRUM BRAKES)
(1) Lubricate the guide pins and inside the boots
with the packet supplied with the service kit, Syth-
eso GLK-1 lubricant or equivalent.
(2) Install the guide pins and boots in the adapter
as shown (Fig. 44). The boots have grooves built into
their inner lips to fit onto the pins and adapter.
CAUTION: Use care when installing the caliper onto
the disc brake adapter to avoid damaging the boots
on the caliper guide pins.
Fig. 43 Brake Caliper Mounting
1 - BRAKE HOSE
2 - ADAPTER MOUNTING BOLTS
3 - BANJO BOLT
4 - CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLTS
RSBRAKES - BASE5-31
DISC BRAKE CALIPER - REAR (Continued)
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(3) Install the disc brake caliper over the brake
shoes on the brake caliper adapter.
(4) Align the caliper guide pin bolt holes with the
guide pins. Install the caliper guide pin bolts and
tighten them to a torque of 35 N´m (26 ft. lbs.) (Fig.
43).
(5) Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten
the wheel mounting nuts to a torque of 135 N´m (100
ft. lbs.).
(6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Pump the brake pedal several times before
moving the vehicle to set the shoes to the brake
rotor.
DRUM
REMOVAL
(1) Raise the vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(2) Remove the tire and wheel assembly from the
vehicle
(3) Remove the rear brake shoe adjusting hole
cover plug.
(4) Insert a thin screwdriver into brake adjusting
hole and hold adjusting lever away from notches of
adjusting screw star wheel.
(5) Insert another thin screwdriver into brake
adjusting hole and engage notches of brake adjusting
screw star wheel. Release brake adjustment by pry-
ing down with adjusting tool.
(6) Remove rear brake drum from rear hub/bear-
ing assembly.NOTE: It may be necessary to insert M8 X 1.25 MM
bolts into the two removal holes on the drum to
force the drum off the hub.
INSTALLATION
(1) Adjust brake shoe assemblies so as not to inter-
fere with brake drum installation.
(2) Install the rear brake drums on the hubs.
(3) Adjust drum brake shoes as necessary per pro-
cedure found in the Adjustment section of this ser-
vice manual group (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/
HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/DRUM -
ADJUSTMENTS).
(4) Install wheel and tire assembly.
(5) Tighten the wheel mounting stud nuts in
proper sequence until all nuts are torqued to half
specification. Then repeat the tightening sequence to
the full specified torque of 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.).
(6) Lower the vehicle.
FLUID
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - BRAKE FLUID
CONTAMINATION
Indications of fluid contamination are swollen or
deteriorated rubber parts.
Swollen rubber parts indicate the presence of
petroleum in the brake fluid.
To test for contamination, put a small amount of
drained brake fluid in clear glass jar. If fluid sepa-
rates into layers, there is mineral oil or other fluid
contamination of the brake fluid.
If brake fluid is contaminated, drain and thor-
oughly flush system. Replace master cylinder, propor-
tioning valve, caliper seals, wheel cylinder seals,
Antilock Brake hydraulic unit and all hydraulic fluid
hoses.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL CHECKING
Check master cylinder reservoir fluid level a mini-
mum of twice annually.
Fluid reservoirs are marked with the words FULL
and ADD to indicate proper brake fluid fill level of
the master cylinder.
If necessary, add brake fluid to bring the level to
the bottom of the FULL mark on the side of the mas-
ter cylinder fluid reservoir.
Use only Mopartbrake fluid or equivalent from a
sealed container. Brake fluid must conform to DOT 3
specifications (DOT 4 or DOT 4+ are acceptable).
DO NOTuse brake fluid with a lower boiling
point, as brake failure could result during prolonged
hard braking.
Fig. 44 Guide Pins And Boots
1 - PINS
2 - BOOTS
5 - 32 BRAKES - BASERS
DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE PINS (Continued)
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(13) Adjust drum brake shoes. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE
PADS/SHOES - ADJUSTMENTS)
(14) Remove brake pedal depressor tool.
(15) Bleed the brake system as necessary. (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - BASE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(16) Lower the vehicle.
WHEEL CYLINDERS
REMOVAL
(1) Using a brake pedal depressor, move and
secure brake pedal to a position past its first 1 inch
of travel. This will prevent brake fluid from draining
out of master cylinder when brake tube is remove
from wheel cylinder.
(2) Raise vehicle. (Refer to LUBRICATION &
MAINTENANCE/HOISTING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE).
(3) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(4) Disconnect brake tube from rear of wheel cylin-
der. Cap open ends
(5) Remove brake drum.
(6) Remove brake shoes from brake support plate
(Discard if contaminated).(Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HY-
DRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
REMOVAL)
(7) Remove the 2 bolts attaching the wheel cylin-
der to the brake support plate.
(8) Remove the wheel cylinder from the brake sup-
port plate.
INSPECTION
With brake drums removed, inspect the wheel cyl-
inder boots for evidence of a brake fluid leak. Visu-
ally check the boots for cuts, tears, or heat cracks. If
any of these conditions exist, the wheel cylinders
should be completely cleaned, inspected and new
parts installed.
If a wheel cylinder is leaking and the brake lining
material is saturated with brake fluid, the brake
shoes must be replaced.
INSTALLATION
(1) Apply sealant such as Mopar Gasket-In-A-Tube
or equivalent around the wheel cylinder opening in
the brake support plate.
(2) Install wheel cylinder onto brake support.
Install and tighten the wheel cylinder to brake sup-
port plate attaching bolts to 8 N´m (75 in. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Install brake tube into wheel cylinder. Tighten
tube nut to a torque of 17 N´m (145 in. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install the rear brake shoes on the brake sup-
port plate. (Refer to 5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/ME-CHANICAL/BRAKE PADS/SHOES -
INSTALLATION).
(5) Install brake drum.
(6) Install wheel and tire. Install and tighten
wheel lug nuts to 135 N´m (100 ft. lbs.).
(7) Adjust drum brake shoes. (Refer to 5 -
BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/BRAKE
PADS/SHOES - ADJUSTMENTS)
(8) Remove brake pedal depressor tool.
(9) Bleed the brake system as necessary. (Refer to
5 - BRAKES - BASE - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
(10) Lower vehicle.
PARKING BRAKE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
The parking brake system is operated by a foot
operated parking brake lever. The parking brake
lever is mounted on the body of the vehicle to the left
of the brake pedal (Fig. 86). It is a automatic-adjust-
ing type lever.
The vehicle has four flexible steel parking brake
cables. They are:
²Front
²Intermediate
²Left rear
²Right rear
The front parking brake cable extends from the
parking brake lever. A steel equalizer bracket con-
Fig. 86 Parking Brake Lever (Pedal)
1 - PARK BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY
2 - PARK BRAKE PEDAL
3 - CARPET
4 - FRONT PARK BRAKE CABLE
5 - SEAL
6 - FLOOR PAN
RSBRAKES - BASE5-57
SUPPORT PLATE - DRUM BRAKE (Continued)
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REMOVAL
When replacing the spark plugs and spark plug
cables, route the cables correctly and secure them in
the appropriate retainers. Failure to route the cables
properly can cause the radio to reproduce ignition
noise, cross ignition of the spark plugs orshort cir-
cuit the cables to ground.
Always remove cables by grasping at the boot,
rotating the boot 1/2 turn, and pulling straight back
in a steady motion.
(1) Prior to removing the spark plug, spray com-
pressed air around the spark plug hole and the area
around the spark plug.
(2) Remove the spark plug using a quality socket
with a foam insert.
(3) Inspect the spark plug condition.
INSTALLATION
When replacing the spark plugs and spark plug
cables, route the cables correctly and secure them in
the appropriate retainers. Failure to route the cables
properly can cause the radio to reproduce ignition
noise, cross ignition of the spark plugs orshort cir-
cuit the cables to ground.
(1) Coat threads of spark plug with anti-seize. Be
sure not to get anti-seizeANTWHERE BUT ON
THE THREADS OF THE SPARK PLUG as
shown in (Fig. 13).
(2) To avoid cross threading, start the spark plug
into the cylinder head by hand.
(3) Tighten spark plugs to 17.5 N´m (13 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(4) Install spark plug cables over spark plugs. A
click will be heard and felt when the cable properly
attaches to the spark plug.
SPARK PLUG CABLE
DESCRIPTION
Spark Plug cables are sometimes referred to as
secondary ignition wires. The wires transfer electri-
cal current from the ignition coil pack to individual
spark plugs at each cylinder. The resistive spark plug
cables are of nonmetallic construction. The cables
provide suppression of radio frequency emissions
from the ignition system.
Check the spark plug cable connections for good
contact at the coil, and spark plugs. Terminals should
be fully seated. The insulators should be in good con-
dition and should fit tightly on the coil, and spark
plugs. Spark plug cables with insulators that are
cracked or torn must be replaced.
Clean Spark Plug cables with a cloth moistened
with a non-flammable solvent. Wipe the cables dry.
Check for brittle or cracked insulation. The spark
plug cables and spark plug boots are made from high
temperature materials.
REMOVAL - 2.0/2.4L
Failure to route the cables properly could cause the
radio to reproduce ignition noise, cross ignition of the
spark plugs or short circuit the cables to ground.
Remove spark plug cable from coil first.
Always remove the spark plug cable by grasping
the top of the spark plug insulator, turning the boot
1/2 turn and pulling straight up in a steady motion.
INSTALLATION - 2.0/2.4L
Failure to route the cables properly could cause the
radio to reproduce ignition noise, cross ignition of the
spark plugs or short circuit the cables to ground.
Install spark plug insulators over spark plugs.
Ensure the top of the spark plug insulator covers the
upper end of the spark plug tube, then connect the
other end to coil pack.
8I - 10 IGNITION CONTROLRS
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CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
HEADLAMPS DO NOT
ILLUMINATE.1. No voltage to headlamps. 1. Repair open headlamp circuit, refer to
Electrical, Wiring Information.
2. No Z343/Z344-ground at
headlamps.2. Repair circuit ground, refer to Electrical,
Wiring Information.
3. Broken connector terminal or
wire splice in headlamp circuit.3. Repair connector terminal or wire splice.
4. Faulty or burned out bulb. 4. Replace headlamp bulb(s).
5. Body Control Module
malfunction.5. Refer to appropriate Body Control Module
diagnostics.
6. PCI Bus Communication 6. Verify messages being transmitted by BCM
and received by FCM.
7. IPM/FCM Malfunction. 7. Refer to appropriate IPM/FCM diagnostics.
HEADLAMPS ON WITH
IGNITION IN RUN, WITH
HEADLAMP SWITCH
OFF.1. Faulty headlamp switch. 1. Replace headlamp switch (review BCM
logged faults).
2. Diagnostic tool indicates (4.7 -
5.0V) on headlamp switch input to
BCM.2. Inspect and repair terminals, connectors and
open circuits.
3. PCI Bus Communication. 3. Verify messages being transmitted by BCM
and received by FCM.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove headlamp unit retaining screws.
(3) Remove headlamp unit to expose back of unit.
(4) Remove wiring connector from bulb.
(5) Rotate headlamp bulb retaining ring counter-
clockwise.
(6) Pull headlamp bulb and remove from headlamp
unit (Fig. 13).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install headlamp bulb to the headlamp unit.
(2) Install headlamp bulb retaining ring.
(3) Connect wiring connector to bulb.
(4) Install the headlamp unit.
(5) Install headlamp unit retaining screws.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the headlamp unit.
(3) Remove the cover (high beam lamp) or rubber
boot (low beam lamp) to access bulbs (Fig. 14).
(4) Disconnect the wire harness connector.
(5) Disengage spring clip from headlamp.
(6) Pull headlamp bulb from back of headlamp
unit.
INSTALLATION
(1) Insert headlamp bulb into headlamp unit.
(2) Engage spring clip to headlamp.
(3) Connect wire harness connector.
(4) Install the cover (high beam lamp) or rubber
boot (low beam lamp) to headlamp unit.
(5) Install the headlamp unit.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 13 HEADLAMP
1 - HEADLAMP
2 - HEADLAMP UNIT
RSLAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR8L-13
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PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP -
EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the headlamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEAD-
LAMP UNIT - EXPORT - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the rubber boot cover.
(4) Twist bulb socket and remove from headlamp
unit (Fig. 28).
(5) Depress, then rotate the bulb and remove from
bulb socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into bulb socket.
(2) Install bulb socket to headlamp unit.
(3) Install rubber boot cover.
(4) Install headlamp unit (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP
UNIT - EXPORT - INSTALLATION).
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
REAR FOG LAMP - EXPORT
DESCRIPTION
The rear fog lamps are incorporated into the tail
lamp unit. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/
LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL LAMP - REMOVAL)
for service procedures.
REPEATER LAMP - EXPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Push the side repeater lamp to the right and
release retaining tab on the left.
(3) Pull side repeater lamp out and disengage bulb
socket from lamp.
(4) Depress, then rotate and pull bulb from socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb to socket.
(2) Push lamp socket into the side repeater lamp.
(3) Position metal spring clip in fender hole notch.
(4) Position side repeater lamp to hole in fender.
(5) Push side repeater lamp to compress metal
spring clip and seat retaining tab into fender.
(6) Connect battery negative cable.
TAIL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the tail lamp unit. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/TAIL
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).
(3) Squeeze the tabs on the bulb socket and
remove from tail lamp unit (Fig. 29).
(4) Pull bulb from lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into the lamp socket.
Fig. 27 PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
1 - PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
2 - LAMP SOCKET
Fig. 28 PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
1 - LOW BEAM HEADLAMP
2 - PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
8L - 22 LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIORRS
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP (Continued)
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