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Introduction
0Lubrication & Maintenance
0aMaintenance Schedules
2Suspension
3Differential & Driveline
5Brakes
6Clutch
7Cooling
8AAudio
8BChime/Buzzer
8EElectronic Control Modules
8FEngine Systems
8GHeated Systems
8HHorn
8IIgnition Control
8JInstrument Cluster
8LLamps
8MMessage Systems
8NPower Systems
8ORestraints
8PSpeed Control
8QVehicle Theft Security
8RWipers/Washers
8WWiring
9Engine
11Exhaust System
13Frame & Bumpers
14Fuel System
19Steering
21Transmission/Transaxle
22Tires/Wheels
23Body
24Heating & Air Conditioning
25Emissions Control
Component and System Index
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION..........................1
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION..........................2
FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - FASTENER USAGE........5
DESCRIPTION - THREADED HOLE REPAIR . . 5
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION..........................5
METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION..........................6TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION..........................8
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION..........................9
VEHICLE SAFETY CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION.........................11
E-MARK LABEL
DESCRIPTION.........................11
VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION.........................11
MANUFACTURER PLATE
DESCRIPTION.........................11
BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Body Code Plate (Fig. 1) is located in the
engine compartment on the radiator closure panel
crossmember. There are seven lines of information on
the body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used
to define service information. Information reads from
left to right, starting with line 3 in the center of the
plate to line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
BODY CODE PLATE ± LINE 3
DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12
Vehicle Order Number
DIGITS 13 THROUGH 17
Open Space
DIGITS 18 AND 19
Vehicle Shell Line
²RS
DIGIT 20
Carline
FWD
²K = Dodge
²Y = Chrysler
Fig. 1 BODY CODE PLATE
1 - PRIMARY PAINT
2 - SECONDARY PAINT
3 - VINYL ROOF
4 - VEHICLE ORDER NUMBER
5 - CAR LINE SHELL
6 - PAINT PROCEDURE
7 - ENGINE
8 - TRIM
9 - TRANSMISSION
10 - MARKET
11 - VIN
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²C = Chrysler
²D = Dodge
DIGIT 21
Price Class
²H = Highline
²L = Lowline
²P = Premium
²S = Luxury
²X = Premium
DIGITS 22 AND 23
Body Type
²52 = Short Wheel Base
²53 = Long Wheel Base
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 2
DIGITS 1, 2 AND 3
Paint Procedure
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGITS 5 THROUGH 7
Primary Paint (Refer to 23 - BODY/PAINT - SPEC-
IFICATIONS).
DIGIT 8 AND 9
Open Space
DIGITS 10 THROUGH 12
Secondary Paint
DIGIT 13 AND 14
Open Space
DIGITS 15 THROUGH 18
Interior Trim Code
DIGIT 19
Open Space
DIGITS 20, 21, AND 22
Engine Code
²EDZ = 2.4L 4 cyl. 16-Valve DOHC Gasoline
(MPI)
²EGA = 3.3L 6 cyl. Gasoline (SMPI)
²EGH = 3.8L 6 cyl. Gasoline (SMPI)
²EGM = 3.3L 6 cyl. Ethanol Flexible Fuel
²ENJ = 2.5L 4 cyl. 16-Valve Turbo Diesel
DIGIT 23
Open Space
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 1
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Transaxle Codes
²DGC = 31TH 3-Speed Automatic Transaxle
²DGL = 41AE/TE 4-Speed Electronic Automatic
²DDR = T850 5-Speed Manual Transaxle
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGIT 5
Market Code
²C = Canada
²B = International
²M = Mexico
²U = United States
DIGIT 6
Open Space
DIGITS 7 THROUGH 23
Vehicle Identification Number
²Refer to Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
paragraph for proper breakdown of VIN code.
IF TWO BODY CODE PLATES ARE REQUIRED
The last code shown on either plate will be fol-
lowed by END. When two plates are required, the
last code space on the first plate will indicate (CTD)
When a second plate is required, the first four
spaces of each line will not be used due to overlap of
the plates.
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2
to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater
the bolt strength. Identification is determined by the
line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual
bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line
marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt
strength classes are 9.8 and 10.9. The metric
strength class identification number is imprinted on
the head of the bolt. The higher the class number,
the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are
imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the
nut face. Refer to the Fastener Identification and
Fastener Strength Charts (Fig. 2) and (Fig. 3).
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Fig. 2 FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
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Fig. 3 FASTENER STRENGTH
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FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - FASTENER USAGE
WARNING: USE OF AN INCORRECT FASTENER
MAY RESULT IN COMPONENT DAMAGE OR PER-
SONAL INJURY.
Fasteners and torque specifications references in
this Service Manual are identified in metric and SAE
format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is
important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.)
for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a
fastener of equivalent specification must be used.
DESCRIPTION - THREADED HOLE REPAIR
Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using
a Helicoilt. Follow the vehicle or Helicoiltrecommen-
dations for application and repair procedures.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following
International Control and Display Symbols Chart
(Fig. 4) are used to identify various instrument con-
trols. The symbols correspond to the controls and dis-
plays that are located on the instrument panel.
Fig. 4 INTERNATIONAL CONTROL AND DISPLAY SYMBOLS
1 High Beam 13 Rear Window Washer
2 Fog Lamps 14 Fuel
3 Headlamp, Parking Lamps, Panel Lamps 15 Engine Coolant Temperature
4 Turn Warning 16 Battery Charging Condition
5 Hazard Warning 17 Engine Oil
6 Windshield Washer 18 Seat Belt
7 Windshield Wiper 19 Brake Failure
8 Windshield Wiper and Washer 20 Parking Brake
9 Windscreen Demisting and Defrosting 21 Front Hood
10 Ventilating Fan 22 Rear hood (Decklid)
11 Rear Window Defogger 23 Horn
12 Rear Window Wiper 24 Lighter
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METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
The metric system is based on quantities of one,
ten, one hundred, one thousand and one million.
The following chart will assist in converting metric
units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise
versa.
CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES
MULTIPLY BY TO GET MULTIPLY BY TO GET
in-lbs x
0.11298= Newton Meters
(N´m)N´m x 8.851 = in-lbs
ft-lbs x
1.3558= Newton Meters
(N´m)N´m x
0.7376= ft-lbs
Inches Hg (60É F) x 3.377 = Kilopascals (kPa) kPa x
0.2961= Inches Hg
psi x 6.895 = Kilopascals (kPa) kPa x 0.145 = psi
Inches x 25.4 = Millimeters (mm) mm x
0.03937= Inches
Feet x
0.3048= Meters (M) M x 3.281 = Feet
Yards x
0.9144= Meters M x
1.0936= Yards
mph x
1.6093= Kilometers/Hr.
(Km/h)Km/h x
0.6214= mph
Feet/Sec x
0.3048= Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 3.281 = Feet/Sec
mph x
0.4470= Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 2.237 = mph
Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) x
0.27778= Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 3.600 Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h)
COMMON METRIC EQUIVALENTS
1 inch = 25 Millimeters 1 Cubic Inch = 16 Cubic Centimeters
1 Foot = 0.3 Meter 1 Cubic Foot = 0.03 Cubic Meter
1 Yard = 0.9 Meter 1 Cubic Yard = 0.8 Cubic Meter
1 Mile = 1.6 Kilometers
Refer to the Metric Conversion Chart to convert
torque values listed in metric Newton- meters (N´m).
Also, use the chart to convert between millimeters
(mm) and inches (in.) (Fig. 5).
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Fig. 5 METRIC CONVERSION CHART
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