TOWING
STANDARD PROCEDURE - TOWING
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
WARNING: DO NOT ALLOW TOWING ATTACHMENT
DEVICES TO CONTACT THE FUEL TANK OR LINES,
FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT.
DO NOT LIFT OR TOW VEHICLE BY FRONT OR
REAR BUMPER.
DO NOT GO UNDER A LIFTED VEHICLE IF NOT
SUPPORTED PROPERLY ON SAFETY STANDS.
DO NOT ALLOW PASSENGERS TO RIDE IN A
TOWED VEHICLE.
USE A SAFETY CHAIN THAT IS INDEPENDENT
FROM THE TOWING ATTACHMENT DEVICE.
CAUTION: Do not damage brake lines, exhaust sys-
tem, shock absorbers, sway bars, or any other
under vehicle components when attaching towing
device to vehicle.
Do not secure vehicle to towing device by the use
of front or rear suspension or steering components.
Remove or secure loose or protruding objects from
a damaged vehicle before towing.
Refer to state and local rules and regulations before
towing a vehicle.
Do not allow weight of towed vehicle to bear on
lower fascia, air dams, or spoilers.
RECOMMENDED TOWING EQUIPMENT
To avoid damage to bumper fascia and air dams
use:
²FWD vehicles, use of a flat bed towing device or
a wheel lift is recommended (Fig. 7).
²AWD vehicles, a flat bed towing device or a
wheel lift and towing dolly is recommended (Fig. 7).
When using a wheel lift towing device, be sure the
disabled vehicle has at least 100 mm (4 in.) ground
clearance. If minimum ground clearance cannot be
reached, use a towing dolly. If a flat bed device is
used, the approach angle should not exceed 15
degrees.
GROUND CLEARANCE
CAUTION: If vehicle is towed with wheels removed,
install lug nuts to retain brake drums or rotors.
A towed vehicle should be raised until the lifted
wheels are a minimum 100 mm (4 in.) from the
ground. Be sure there is at least 100 mm (4 in.)
clearance between the tail pipe and the ground. If
necessary, remove the wheels from the front end ofthe vehicle and lower the front end closer to the
ground, to increase the ground clearance at the rear
of the vehicle. Install lug nuts on wheel attaching
studs to retain brake drums or rotors.
LOCKED VEHICLE TOWING
When a locked vehicle must be towed with the
front wheels on the ground, use a towing dolly or flat
bed hauler.
FLAT TOWING WITH TOW BAR
²Three speed automatic transaxle vehicles can be
flat towed at speeds not to exceed 40 km/h (25 mph)
for not more than 25 km (15 miles). The steering col-
umn must be unlocked and gear selector in neutral.
²Four speed electronic automatic transaxle vehi-
cles can be flat towed at speeds not to exceed 72
km/h (44 mph) for not more than 160 km (100 miles).
The steering column must be unlocked and gear
selector in neutral.
²AWD models should not be flat towed. For addi-
tional information, refer toRECOMMENDED TOW-
ING EQUIPMENTin this section.
FLAT BED TOWING TIE DOWNS
CAUTION: Do not tie vehicle down by attaching
chains or cables to suspension components or
engine mounts, damage to vehicle can result.
The vehicle can be tied to a flat bed device using
the two pair of front slots on the bottom surface of
the rails, behind the front wheels. The two pair of
rear slots on the bottom of the rail between the
bumper extension bolts and on the bottom of the rail
just rearward of the jounce bumper. Vehicles
equipped with a rear sway bar have brackets at this
location.
Fig. 7 RECOMMENDED TOWING
1 - WHEEL LIFT
2 - FLAT BED
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(4) When seat is properly positioned the width of
intake and exhaust seats should be 1.50±2.00 mm
(0.059±0.078 in.) (Fig. 27).
(5) After grinding the valve seats or faces, install
the valve in cylinder head and check valve installed
height by measuring from valve tip to spring seat
(Fig. 31). Remove valve from cylinder head and grind
valve tip until within specifications. Check valve tip
for scoring. The tip chamfer should be reground (if
necessary) to prevent seal damage when the valve is
installed.
(6) Check the valve spring installed height after
refacing the valve and seat (Fig. 31).
If valves and/or seats are reground, measure
the installed height of springs (Fig. 31), make
sure measurements are taken from top of
spring seat to the bottom surface of spring
retainer. If height is greater than specifica-
tions, install a 0.794 mm (0.0312 in.) spacer in
head counterbore to bring spring height back
within specifications.
REMOVAL
(1) With cylinder head removed, compress valve
springs using Valve Spring Compressor Tool
C-3422-D with adapter 8464 (Refer to 9 - ENGINE -
SPECIAL TOOLS).
(2) Remove valve retaining locks.
(3) Slowly release valve spring compressor.
Remove valve spring retainer, valve spring, and valve
stem seal.
(4) Before removing valves,remove any burrs
from valve stem lock grooves to prevent dam-
age to the valve guides.Identify valves to insure
installation in original location.
CLEANING
(1) Clean all valves thoroughly and discard
burned, warped and cracked valves.
INSPECTION
VALVES
(1) Clean and inspect valves thoroughly. Replace
burned, warped and cracked valves.
(2) Measure valve stems for wear (Fig. 32). For
valve specifications, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECI-
FICATIONS).
NOTE: Valve stems are chrome plated and should
not be polished (Fig. 32).
VALVE GUIDES
(1) Remove carbon and varnish deposits from
inside of valve guides with a reliable guide cleaner.
(2) Measure valve stem-to-guide clearance as fol-
lows:
(3) Install valve into cylinder head so it is 15 mm
(0.590 inch.) off the valve seat. A small piece of hose
may be used to hold valve in place.
(4) Attach dial indicator Tool C-3339 to cylinder
head and set it at right angle of valve stem being
measured (Fig. 33).
(5) Move valve to and from the indicator. For cler-
ance specifications, (Refer to 9 - ENGINE - SPECIFI-
CATIONS).
Fig. 30 Measurement of Valve Seat Runout
1 - DIAL INDICATOR
Fig. 31 Checking Valve and Spring Installed Height
1 - SPRING RETAINER
2 - VALVE INSTALLED HEIGHT* - 48.1±49.7 mm (1.89±1.95 in.)
3 - CYINDER HEAD SURFACE
4 - SPRING INSTALLED HEIGHT* - 41.1±42.7 mm (1.61±1.68 in.)
*(MEASURED FROM TOP OF SPRING SEAT)
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(4) Following the PEP module instruction manual,
connect all required cables to the DRB IIItand PEP
module. Select the available menu options on the
DRBIIItdisplay screen for using the digital pressure
gauge function.
(5) Apply the park brake and start the engine.
(6) With transmission in Park or Neutral, raise
engine speed to 2000 RPM. Monitor the pressure
readings on the DRBIIIt. Back pressure should not
exceed specified limit. Refer to specification in table
below EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE LIMITS .
(7) If pressure exceeds maximum limits, inspect
exhaust system for restricted component. For further
catalytic converter inspection procedures, (Refer to 11
- EXHAUST SYSTEM/CATALYTIC CONVERTER -
INSPECTION). Replace component(s) as necessary.
EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE LIMITS
Exhaust Back Pressure Limit (Max)
Vehicle in Park/Neutral
(no load) @2000 RPM3.45 Kpa (0.5 psi)
INSPECTION
Inspect the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters,
muffler, and resonators for cracked joints, broken
welds and corrosion damage that would result in a
leaking exhaust system. Inspect the clamps, support
brackets, and insulators for cracks and corrosion
damage.
NOTE: Slip joint band clamps are spot welded to
exhaust system. If a band clamp must be replaced,
the spot weld must be ground off.
ADJUSTMENTS
A misaligned exhaust system is usually indicated
by a vibration, rattling noise, or binding of exhaust
system components. These noises are sometimes hard
to distinguish from other chassis noises. Inspect
exhaust system for broken, damaged or loose compo-
nents such as; clamps, heat shields, isolators, and
hanger brackets. Replace or tighten as necessary. It
is important that exhaust system clearances and
alignment be maintained.
Perform the following procedures to align the
exhaust system:
(1) Loosen band clamp at catalytic converter pipe
to muffler/resonator assembly.(2) Align the exhaust system by inserting pipe
inward or outward until specification is achieved as
shown in (Fig. 2).
(3) Tighten band clamp to 54 N´m (40 ft. lbs.).
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE
DESCRIPTION N´mFt.
Lbs.In.
Lbs.
Band Clamp 54 40 Ð
Cross-over PipeÐFastener 41 30 Ð
Exhaust Manifold FlangeÐFastener 37 Ð 325
Heat Shield (Muffler)ÐFastener 2.6 Ð 23
Heat Shield (Toe Board)ÐFastener 2.6 Ð 23
Heat Shield (Resonator Pipe)Ð
Fastener2.6 Ð 23
Insulator Mounting BracketÐBolts 28 Ð 250
Fig. 2 Exhaust System Alignment
1 - HANGER BRACKET TO BODY
2 - ISOLATOR
3 - HANGER - MUFFLER/RESONATOR SUPPORT
4-6mm(0.25 in.)
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(12) Use absorbent toweling to mop up any engine
coolant spills from the preceding operation.
(13) Pull both heater core tubes simultaneously
slightly away from the distribution housing and rear-
ward far enough to disengage the engine compart-
ment ends of the tubes from the dash panel seal.
(14) Remove the heater core tubes and sealing
plate as a unit from beneath the instrument panel.
(15) Use absorbent toweling to clean up any
engine coolant spills from the preceding operation.
REMOVAL - HEATER CORE
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING FRONT - WARNING - HEATER PLUMB-
ING).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) Drain the engine cooling system. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING
SYSTEM DRAIN).
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Remove the silencer boot fasteners located
around the base of the lower steering shaft from the
dash panel so that it may be pushed aside.
(4) Remove the brake lamp switch from its mount-
ing bracket. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/
LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH -
REMOVAL).
(5) Disconnect the power brake booster input rod
(push rod) from the pin on the brake pedal arm.
(Refer to 5 - BRAKES - ABS/HYDRAULIC/ME-
CHANICAL/POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - REMOV-
AL).
(6) Remove the three screws that secure the heater
core shield to the left end of the HVAC distribution
housing (Fig. 17).(7) Pull the heater core shield rearward far enough
to disengage the two location tabs that position the
front of the shield to the receptacles in the two lower
finger formations of the evaporator housing near the
dash panel.
(8) Remove the heater core shield from the distri-
bution housing.
(9) Take the proper precautions to protect the car-
peting below the heater core from spilled engine cool-
ant and have absorbent toweling readily available to
mop up any spills.
(10) Remove the screw that secures the heater core
tube sealing plate to the heater core supply and
return ports (Fig. 18).
(11) Push both heater core tubes simultaneously
toward the dash panel far enough to disengage their
fittings from the heater core supply and return ports.
(12) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened
heater core tube fittings and both heater core ports.
(13) Use absorbent toweling to mop up any engine
coolant spills from the preceding operation.
(14) Remove the two screws that secure the heater
core mounting plate to the distribution housing.
(15) While pulling the accelerator pedal upward
(Fig. 19) and pushing the brake pedal downward
(Fig. 20) far enough for clearance, pull the heater
core out of the distribution housing.
(16) Use absorbent toweling to mop up any engine
coolant spills from the preceding operation. Also, if
the heater core was leaking, use absorbent toweling
and reach into the heater core opening to mop up
any residual engine coolant within the distribution
housing.
Fig. 17 Heater Core Shield
1 - HEATER/ AIR CONDITIONER HOUSING
2 - HEATER CORE SHIELD
3 - DISTRIBUTION HOUSING
4 - SCREWS (3)
5 - LOCATION TABS (2)
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on the front of the shield are engaged in the recepta-
cles in the two lower finger formations of the evapo-
rator housing near the dash panel.
(8) Install and tighten the three screws that secure
the heater core shield to the left end of the HVAC
distribution housing. Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17
in. lbs.).
(9) Reinstall the silencer under the driver side end
of the instrument panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/IN-
STRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
SILENCER - INSTALLATION).
(10) Reconnect the heater hoses to the heater hose
tubes. (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - FRONT/HEATER HOSE -
INSTALLATION).
(11) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(12) Refill the engine cooling system. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING
SYSTEM REFILL).
INSTALLATION - HEATER CORE
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARN-
INGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING FRONT - WARNING - HEATER PLUMB-
ING).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING
COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISO-
LATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE,
THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYS-
TEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PER-
FORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS
IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
(1) While pushing the brake pedal downward and
pulling the accelerator pedal upward far enough for
clearance, slide the heater core into the distribution
housing.
(2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the heater core mounting plate to the distribution
housing. Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(3) Remove the plugs or tape from the heater core
tube fittings and both heater core ports.
(4) Position both heater core tubes and the sealing
plate simultaneously to the heater core supply and
return ports.(5) The heater core tubes each have a slot that
must be indexed to a location tab within each of the
heater core ports. Adjust the position of the tubes as
required so that the sealing plate fits flush against
the heater core supply and return ports, which indi-
cates that the tubes are properly indexed.
(6) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
heater core tube sealing plate to the heater core sup-
ply and return ports. Tighten the screw to 3 N´m (27
in. lbs.).
(7) Position the heater core shield onto the distri-
bution housing. Be certain that the two location tabs
on the front of the shield are engaged in the recepta-
cles in the two lower finger formations of the evapo-
rator housing near the dash panel.
(8) Install and tighten the three screws that secure
the heater core shield to the left end of the HVAC
distribution housing. Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17
in. lbs.).
(9) Reconnect the power brake booster input rod
(push rod) to the pin on the brake pedal arm(Refer to
5 - BRAKES/HYDRAULIC/MECHANICAL/POWER
BRAKE BOOSTER - INSTALLATION).
(10) Reinstall the brake lamp switch into its
mounting bracket(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/
LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/BRAKE LAMP SWITCH -
INSTALLATION).
(11) Reinstall the silencer boot around the base of
the lower steering shaft on the dash panel.
(12) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
(13) Refill the engine cooling system. (Refer to 7 -
COOLING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - COOLING
SYSTEM REFILL).
(14) Operate system for two thermostat cycles to
assure elimination of air in the system.
HEATER HOSE
REMOVAL
There are several heater core plumbing configura-
tions used on this model, depending upon the engine
size and other optional equipment. One plumbing
configuration is used for all 2.4L engines (Fig. 21),
while the 3.3L and 3.8L engines have unique heater
return plumbing on the engine for models with or
without an optional engine oil cooler (Fig. 24) or (Fig.
25). There are also unique plumbing configurations
at the heater core for models with or without the
optional rear heater and air conditioner (Fig. 22) or
(Fig. 23). All models use a combination of formed
steel tubing and rubber hoses. In most cases, the
rubber hose is secured to the steel tubing with a
spring tension clamp.
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COLUMN COVER BACKING PLATE -
REMOVAL, STEERING.................23-69
COLUMN TORQUE, SPECIFICATIONS.....19-14
COMBUSTION PRESSURE LEAKAGE
TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
CYLINDER........................9-83,9-9
COMMON PROBLEM CAUSES -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.............21-30
COMMUNICATION RECEIVE - PCM INPUT
- OPERATION, DATA BUS..............8E-15
COMMUNICATIONS INTERFACE (PCI)
BUS, OPERATION - PROGRAMMABLE....14-21
COMPASS CALIBRATION - STANDARD
PROCEDURE.........................8M-3
COMPASS DEMAGNETIZING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE...............8M-4
COMPASS MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.............8M-10
COMPASS VARIATION ADJUSTMENT -
STANDARD PROCEDURE...............8M-5
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
DESCRIPTION........................8M-9
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
INSTALLATION......................8M-10
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
OPERATION.........................8M-9
COMPASS/MINI-TRIP COMPUTER -
REMOVAL..........................8M-10
COMPLAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, CLUTCH CHATTER..............6-6
COMPRESSION PRESSURE TEST -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, CYLINDER . . 9-83,9-9
COMPRESSOR - 2.4/3.3/3.8L ENGINES -
REMOVAL............................24-64
COMPRESSOR - DESCRIPTION, A/C......24-63
COMPRESSOR - INSTALLATION.........24-65
COMPRESSOR - OPERATION, A/C........24-63
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH - DESCRIPTION . . 24-16
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH - OPERATION....24-17
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH AIR GAP -
STANDARD PROCEDURE...............24-17
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH BREAK-IN -
STANDARD PROCEDURE...............24-17
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH COIL -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.............24-20
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY -
DESCRIPTION.......................24-21
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.............24-22
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY -
INSTALLATION.......................24-22
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY -
OPERATION.........................24-21
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH RELAY -
REMOVAL..........................24-22
COMPRESSOR CLUTCH/COIL -
INSPECTION........................24-18
COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET -
2.4L ENGINE - INSTALLATION...........24-66
COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET -
2.4L ENGINE - REMOVAL..............24-65
COMPRESSOR NOISE DIAGNOSIS -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.............24-63
COMPUTER - DESCRIPTION, COMPASS/
MINI-TRIP..........................8M-9
COMPUTER - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
COMPASS MINI-TRIP
.................8M-10
COMPUTER - INSTALLATION, COMPASS/
MINI-TRIP
.........................8M-10
COMPUTER - OPERATION, COMPASS/
MINI-TRIP
..........................8M-9
COMPUTER - REMOVAL, COMPASS/
MINI-TRIP
.........................8M-10
CONCENTRATION TESTING - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, COOLANT
...............7-19
CONDENSER - DESCRIPTION
...........24-66
CONDENSER - INSTALLATION
...........24-67
CONDENSER - OPERATION
.............24-66
CONDENSER - REMOVAL
..............24-66
CONDITION CHECK, STANDARD
PROCEDURE - FLUID LEVEL
...........21-201
CONDITIONING LINES - INSTALLATION,
REAR AIR
.........................24-105
CONDITIONING LINES - REMOVAL, REAR
AIR
..............................24-104
CONNECTING ROD - DESCRIPTION,
PISTON
........................9-116,9-42CONNECTING ROD - INSTALLATION,
PISTON.............................9-44
CONNECTING ROD - REMOVAL, PISTON . . . 9-43
CONNECTING ROD BEARING
CLEARANCE - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, MEASURING.............9-120
CONNECTING ROD, FITTING.............9-45
CONNECTING RODS - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, FITTING.................9-116
CONNECTOR - DESCRIPTION, DATA LINK . . 8E-6
CONNECTOR - INSTALLATION.......8W-01-11
CONNECTOR - OPERATION, DATA LINK....8E-7
CONNECTOR - REMOVAL...........8W-01-11
CONNECTOR, GROUND AND SPLICE
INFORMATION - DESCRIPTION........8W-01-7
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION
- DESCRIPTION....................8W-91-1
CONSOLE - DESCRIPTION, OVERHEAD....8M-1
CONSOLE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
OVERHEAD..........................8M-2
CONSOLE - INSTALLATION, LOWER......23-68
CONSOLE - OPERATION, OVERHEAD......8M-2
CONSOLE - REMOVAL, LOWER..........23-68
CONSOLE - REMOVAL, OVERHEAD.......8M-6
CONSOLE LAMP SWITCH -
INSTALLATION, CENTER...............8L-26
CONSOLE LAMP SWITCH - REMOVAL,
CENTER............................8L-26
CONSOLE, SPECIAL TOOLS - OVERHEAD . . 8M-6
CONSOLE TRAY - BRACKET ASSEMBLY -
INSTALLATION, FLOOR................23-82
CONSOLE TRAY - BRACKET ASSEMBLY -
REMOVAL, FLOOR....................23-82
CONSOLE TRAY - INSTALLATION, FLOOR . . 23-81
CONSOLE TRAY - REMOVAL, FLOOR.....23-81
CONTAINER - DESCRIPTION, COOLANT
RECOVERY..........................7-19
CONTAINER - INSTALLATION, COOLANT
RECOVERY..........................7-20
CONTAINER - OPERATION, COOLANT
RECOVERY..........................7-19
CONTAINER - REMOVAL, COOLANT
RECOVERY..........................7-20
CONTAMINATION - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, BRAKE FLUID................5-32
CONTINUITY - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
TESTING.........................8W-01-9
CONTROL (4 SPEED EATX ONLY) -
OPERATION, INTERACTIVE SPEED........8P-2
CONTROL ARM - DESCRIPTION, LOWER . . . 2-12
CONTROL ARM - INSPECTION, LOWER....2-14
CONTROL ARM - INSTALLATION, LOWER . . 2-15
CONTROL ARM - OPERATION, LOWER.....2-12
CONTROL ARM - REMOVAL, LOWER......2-12
CONTROL ARM (REAR BUSHING -
HYDRO) - ASSEMBLY, LOWER...........2-14
CONTROL ARM (REAR BUSHING -
HYDRO) - DISASSEMBLY, LOWER........2-14
CONTROL ARM (REAR BUSHING -
STANDARD) - ASSEMBLY, LOWER........2-14
CONTROL ARM (REAR BUSHING -
STANDARD) - DISASSEMBLY, LOWER.....2-13
CONTROL CABLE - INSTALLATION,
THROTTLE..........................14-35
CONTROL CABLE - REMOVAL,
THROTTLE..........................14-35
CONTROL CALIBRATION - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, HEATER-A/C..............24-8
CONTROL CIRCUIT TEST - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING.......................8F-30
CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL -
DESCRIPTION, VEHICLE EMISSION.......25-1
CONTROL MODULE - DESCRIPTION,
BODY...............................8E-3
CONTROL MODULE - DESCRIPTION,
FRONT..............................8E-7
CONTROL MODULE - DESCRIPTION,
POWER LIFTGATE....................8E-10
CONTROL MODULE - DESCRIPTION,
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG
.................8O-17
CONTROL MODULE - DESCRIPTION,
SLIDING DOOR
......................8E-19
CONTROL MODULE - DESCRIPTION,
TRANSMISSION
......................8E-20
CONTROL MODULE - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, FRONT
......................8E-7
CONTROL MODULE - INSTALLATION,
BODY
...............................8E-5CONTROL MODULE - INSTALLATION,
FRONT..............................8E-8
CONTROL MODULE - INSTALLATION,
POWER LIFTGATE....................8E-11
CONTROL MODULE - INSTALLATION,
SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG.................8O-17
CONTROL MODULE - INSTALLATION,
SLIDING DOOR......................8E-20
CONTROL MODULE - OPERATION, BODY . . . 8E-3
CONTROL MODULE - OPERATION,
FRONT..............................8E-7
CONTROL MODULE - OPERATION,
POWER LIFTGATE....................8E-11
CONTROL MODULE - OPERATION, SIDE
IMPACT AIRBAG.....................8O-17
CONTROL MODULE - OPERATION,
SLIDING DOOR......................8E-19
CONTROL MODULE - OPERATION,
TRANSMISSION......................8E-20
CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL, BODY....8E-4
CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL, FRONT . . . 8E-8
CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL, POWER
LIFTGATE...........................8E-11
CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL, SIDE
IMPACT AIRBAG.....................8O-17
CONTROL MODULE - REMOVAL,
SLIDING DOOR......................8E-19
CONTROL MOTOR - DESCRIPTION, IDLE
AIR ...............................14-28
CONTROL MOTOR - INSTALLATION, IDLE
AIR ...............................14-29
CONTROL MOTOR - OPERATION, IDLE
AIR.................................14-28
CONTROL MOTOR - REMOVAL, IDLE AIR . . 14-29
CONTROL RELAY - DESCRIPTION,
TRANSMISSION.....................21-247
CONTROL RELAY - OPERATION,
TRANSMISSION.....................21-248
CONTROL SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, TRACTION...................5-82
CONTROL SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION,
TRACTION...........................5-76
CONTROL SYSTEM - OPERATION,
EVAPORATION.......................25-10
CONTROL SYSTEM - OPERATION,
TRACTION...........................5-77
CONTROLLER - DESCRIPTION,
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT................8O-7
CONTROLLER - INSTALLATION,
OCCUPANT RESTRAINT................8O-7
CONTROLLER - INSTALLATION, SBEC....8E-17
CONTROLLER - OPERATION, 8-VOLT
SUPPLY - PCM OUTPUT - SBEC.........8E-15
CONTROLLER - OPERATION, OCCUPANT
RESTRAINT..........................8O-7
CONTROLLER - REMOVAL, NGC.........8E-17
CONTROLLER - REMOVAL, OCCUPANT
RESTRAINT..........................8O-7
CONTROLLER - REMOVAL, SBEC........8E-16
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE -
DESCRIPTION........................8E-5
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE -
INSTALLATION........................8E-6
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE -
OPERATION..........................8E-5
CONTROLLER ANTILOCK BRAKE -
REMOVAL...........................8E-6
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY CHARGING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE...............8F-11
CONVERTER - DESCRIPTION, CATALYTIC . . . 11-4
CONVERTER - DESCRIPTION, TORQUE . . . 21-242
CONVERTER - INSPECTION, CATALYTIC....11-5
CONVERTER - INSTALLATION, CATALYTIC . . 11-6
CONVERTER - INSTALLATION, TORQUE . . 21-247
CONVERTER - OPERATION, CATALYTIC....11-4
CONVERTER - OPERATION, TORQUE....21-245
CONVERTER - REMOVAL, CATALYTIC......11-5
CONVERTER - REMOVAL, TORQUE......21-247
CONVERTER HOUSING FLUID LEAKAGE -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING, TORQUE.....21-123
COOL DOWN TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, A/C
........................24-4
COOLANT - DESCRIPTION, ENGINE
.......7-19
COOLANT - DESCRIPTION, ENGINE
........0-3
COOLANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
ADDING ADDITIONAL
...................7-5
COOLANT CONCENTRATION TESTING -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
..............7-19
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PARKING BRAKE CABLES -
ADJUSTMENT........................5-64
PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND FRONT
CABLE - INSTALLATION................5-66
PARKING BRAKE LEVER AND FRONT
CABLE - REMOVAL....................5-65
PARKING BRAKE SHOES - ADJUSTMENT . . . 5-73
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP - EXPORT -
INSTALLATION.......................8L-22
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP - EXPORT -
REMOVAL..........................8L-22
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP -
INSTALLATION.......................8L-21
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP - REMOVAL . . . 8L-21
PARTS - DESCRIPTION, FFV
REPLACEMENT.......................14-2
PASSENGER AIRBAG - DESCRIPTION.....8O-7
PASSENGER AIRBAG - INSTALLATION.....8O-9
PASSENGER AIRBAG - OPERATION.......8O-8
PASSENGER AIRBAG - REMOVAL........8O-8
PASSENGER BENCH - INSTALLATION,
SEAT BELT BUCKLE - SECOND ROW -
THREE.............................8O-14
PASSENGER BENCH - REMOVAL, SEAT
BELT BUCKLE - SECOND ROW - THREE . . . 8O-14
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH -
DESCRIPTION.......................8G-12
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH -
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING.............8G-13
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH -
INSTALLATION......................8G-14
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH -
OPERATION.........................8G-12
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH -
REMOVAL..........................8G-14
PASSENGER POWER SEAT TRACK -
DESCRIPTION.......................8N-59
PASSENGER POWER SEAT TRACK -
INSTALLATION......................8N-61
PASSENGER POWER SEAT TRACK -
OPERATION.........................8N-60
PASSENGER POWER SEAT TRACK -
REMOVAL..........................8N-61
PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH -
DESCRIPTION.......................8N-56
PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING.......................8N-57
PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH -
INSTALLATION......................8N-57
PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH - OPERATION . 8N-56
PASSENGER SEAT SWITCH - REMOVAL . . . 8N-57
PATTERNS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING,
TIRE WEAR.........................22-16
PCM GROUND - OPERATION...........8E-15
PCM INPUT - OPERATION, DATA BUS
COMMUNICATION RECEIVE.............8E-15
PCM INPUT - OPERATION, IGNITION
SENSE.............................8E-15
PCM INPUT - OPERATION, SENSOR
RETURN............................8E-15
PCM OUTPUT - OPERATION, 5 VOLT
SUPPLY............................8E-15
PCM OUTPUT - SBEC CONTROLLER -
OPERATION, 8-VOLT SUPPLY...........8E-15
PCM/SKIM PROGRAMMING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE.........................8E-2
PCV SYSTEM - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING...........................25-17
PCV VALVE - DESCRIPTION............25-16
PCV VALVE - OPERATION..............25-16
PEDAL - INSTALLATION, ACCELERATOR . . . 14-24
PEDAL - REMOVAL, ACCELERATOR......14-23
PEDAL INTERLOCK SWITCH -
INSTALLATION, CLUTCH................6-14
PEDAL INTERLOCK SWITCH - REMOVAL,
CLUTCH.............................6-13
PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT - RHD -
INSTALLATION........................5-39
PEDAL TORQUE SHAFT - RHD -
REMOVAL
...........................5-39
PEDAL UPSTOP SWITCH -
INSTALLATION, CLUTCH
................6-16
PEDAL UPSTOP SWITCH - REMOVAL,
CLUTCH
.............................6-15
PERFORMANCE - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, ENGINE DIAGNOSIS
........9-4,9-78
PERFORMANCE TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, A/C
........................24-5PERFORMANCE TEST - DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING, HEATER.....................24-6
PIN BUSHINGS (DISC/DISC BRAKES) -
ASSEMBLY, CALIPER GUIDE.............5-25
PIN BUSHINGS (DISC/DISC BRAKES) -
DISASSEMBLY, CALIPER GUIDE..........5-24
PINCH SENSOR - DESCRIPTION.........8N-17
PINCH SENSOR - INSTALLATION........8N-17
PINCH SENSOR - OPERATION..........8N-17
PINCH SENSOR - REMOVAL............8N-17
PINION FACTOR SETTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE...................8E-15,8E-23
PINS (DISC/DRUM BRAKES) -
INSTALLATION, DISC BRAKE CALIPER
GUIDE..............................5-31
PINS (DISC/DRUM BRAKES) - REMOVAL,
DISC BRAKE CALIPER GUIDE............5-31
PIPE - 3.3/3.8L - INSTALLATION,
CROSS-OVER........................11-6
PIPE - 3.3/3.8L - REMOVAL, CROSS-
OVER...............................11-6
PIPE - INSTALLATION, AIR INTAKE......24-113
PIPE - REMOVAL, AIR INTAKE.........24-112
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD -
DESCRIPTION...................9-116,9-42
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD -
INSTALLATION........................9-44
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD -
REMOVAL...........................9-43
PISTON AND SEAL - ASSEMBLY,
CALIPER........................5-26,5-29
PISTON AND SEAL - DISASSEMBLY,
CALIPER........................5-24,5-28
PISTON RING, FITTING.................9-45
PISTON RING FITTING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE........................9-121
PISTON RINGS - INSTALLATION.........9-121
PISTON RINGS - REMOVAL............9-121
PISTON TO CYLINDER BORE FITTING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE................9-42
PISTONS - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
FITTING............................9-117
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN - DESCRIPTION . 21-232
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN - OPERATION . . 21-232
PLASTIC BODY PANEL REPAIR -
STANDARD PROCEDURE................23-3
PLASTIC GROCERY BAG RETAINER -
INSTALLATION......................23-103
PLASTIC GROCERY BAG RETAINER -
REMOVAL.........................23-103
PLASTIGAGE - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MEASURING BEARING CLEARANCE
USING..........................9-12,9-84
PLATE - 2.5L TD - INSTALLATION,
CLUTCH DISC AND PRESSURE...........6-12
PLATE - 2.5L TD - REMOVAL, CLUTCH
DISC AND PRESSURE..................6-11
PLATE - DESCRIPTION, BODY CODE....Intro.-1
PLATE - DESCRIPTION, MANUFACTURER . Intro.-11
PLATE - DRUM BRAKE - INSTALLATION,
SUPPORT...........................5-56
PLATE - DRUM BRAKE - REMOVAL,
SUPPORT...........................5-56
PLATE - INSTALLATION, DOOR SILL
TRIM..............................23-76
PLATE - INSTALLATION, FLEX...........9-131
PLATE - INSTALLATION, LIFTGATE SILL
. . . 23-77
PLATE - INSTALLATION, SLIDING DOOR
SILL
...............................23-80
PLATE - INSTALLATION, STEERING
COLUMN COVER BACKING
.............23-69
PLATE - REMOVAL, DOOR SILL TRIM
....23-76
PLATE - REMOVAL, FLEX
..............9-131
PLATE - REMOVAL, LIFTGATE SILL
.......23-77
PLATE - REMOVAL, SLIDING DOOR SILL
. . 23-80
PLATE - REMOVAL, STEERING COLUMN
COVER BACKING
.....................23-69
PLATE BATTERY CHARGING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE, SPIRAL
........8F-10
PLATE MISALIGNMENT - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING, DRIVE
...................6-6
PLATES - ADHESIVE ATTACHED -
INSTALLATION, EXTERIOR NAME
........23-50
PLATES - ADHESIVE ATTACHED -
REMOVAL, EXTERIOR NAME
............23-50
PLATES - TAPE ATTACHED -
INSTALLATION, EXTERIOR NAME
........23-50PLATES - TAPE ATTACHED - REMOVAL,
EXTERIOR NAME.....................23-50
PLATINUM PLUGS - DESCRIPTION........8I-9
PLAY - ADJUSTMENT, DIFFERENTIAL
SIDE GEAR END.....................21-70
PLAY - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
CRANKSHAFT END....................9-36
PLAY - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MEASURING CAMSHAFT END............9-29
PLAY - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
MEASURING CRANKSHAFT END.........9-125
PLAYER - DESCRIPTION, DVD...........8A-8
PLAYER - INSTALLATION, DVD...........8A-8
PLAYER - OPERATION, DVD.............8A-8
PLAYER - REMOVAL, DVD..............8A-8
PLUG CABLE - DESCRIPTION, SPARK.....8I-10
PLUG CABLE RESISTANCE,
SPECIFICATIONS - SPARK...............8I-2
PLUG, SPECIFICATIONS - SPARK.........8I-2
PLUGS - DESCRIPTION, PLATINUM........8I-9
PLUGS - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
ENGINE CORE AND OIL GALLERY....9-10,9-86
PLUMBING - CAUTION, A/C............24-61
PLUMBING - WARNING, A/C............24-61
POINTS - DESCRIPTION, LUBRICATION.....0-7
POLISHING - DESCRIPTION, FINESSE
SANDING/BUFFING...................23-84
PORT REPAIR - STANDARD
PROCEDURE, INTAKE MANIFOLD
VACUUM...........................9-145
PORTS - INSTALLATION, SERVICE.......24-93
PORTS - REMOVAL, SERVICE...........24-92
POSITION LAMP - EXPORT -
INSTALLATION, FRONT................8L-10
POSITION LAMP - EXPORT - REMOVAL,
FRONT.............................8L-10
POSITION SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
CAMSHAFT...........................8I-3
POSITION SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
CRANKSHAFT.......................14-24
POSITION SENSOR - DESCRIPTION,
THROTTLE..........................14-36
POSITION SENSOR - OPERATION,
CAMSHAFT...........................8I-3
POSITION SENSOR - OPERATION,
CRANKSHAFT.......................14-24
POSITION SENSOR - OPERATION,
THROTTLE..........................14-36
POSITION SENSOR - REMOVAL,
CRANKSHAFT.......................14-25
POTENTIAL - STANDARD PROCEDURE,
TESTING OF VOLTAGE..............8W-01-9
POWER - INSTALLATION, WINDOW
REGULATOR........................23-22
POWER - REMOVAL, WINDOW
REGULATOR........................23-22
POWER ADJUSTER - INSTALLATION,
FRONT SEAT TRACK..................23-94
POWER ADJUSTER - REMOVAL, FRONT
SEAT TRACK........................23-94
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER -
DESCRIPTION........................5-40
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - DIAGNOSIS
AND TESTING
........................5-41
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - OPERATION
. . . 5-41
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM -
DESCRIPTION
.....................8W-97-1
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM -
OPERATION
.......................8W-97-1
POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS,
SPECIAL TOOLS
...................8W-97-2
POWER DOOR LEARN CYCLE -
STANDARD PROCEDURE
..............8N-28
POWER FOLDAWAY MIRROR SWITCH -
EXPORT - DESCRIPTION
...............8N-48
POWER FOLDAWAY MIRROR SWITCH -
EXPORT - INSTALLATION
..............8N-49
POWER FOLDAWAY MIRROR SWITCH -
EXPORT - OPERATION
................8N-48
POWER FOLDAWAY MIRROR SWITCH -
EXPORT - REMOVAL
..................8N-48
POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE -
DESCRIPTION
.......................8E-10
POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE -
INSTALLATION
.......................8E-11
POWER LIFTGATE CONTROL MODULE -
OPERATION
.........................8E-11
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