
BODY AND ACCESSORIES
CONTENTS
SECTION 9A BODY WIRING SYSTEM
SECTION 9B LIGHTING SYSTEMS
SECTION 9C HORNS
SECTION 9D WIPERS / WASHER SYSTEMS
SECTION 9E INSTRUMENTATION / DRIVER INFORMATION
SECTION 9F AUDIO SYSTEMS
SECTION 9G INTERIOR TRIM
SECTION 9H SEATS
SECTION 9I WATERLEAKS
SECTION 9J WINDNOISE
SECTION 9K SQUEAKS AND RATTLES
SECTION 9L GLASS AND MIRRORS
SECTION 9M EXTERIOR TRIM
SECTION 9N FRAME AND UNDERBODY
SECTION 9O BUMPERS AND FASCIAS
SECTION 9P DOORS
SECTION 9Q ROOF
SECTION 9R BODY FRONT END
SECTION 9S BODY REAR END
SECTION 9T IMMOBILIZER ANTI–THEFT SYSTEM

1B – 2 SOHC ENGINE MECANICAL
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
ENGINE TYPE
The engine is 4-cycle, water-cooled, in-line 3 cylinders
with displacement of 796cc (68.5×72.0mm) (2.70×
2.83 in.).
Engine model
(Specifications)F8C Type SOHC /
2 Valve (MPI)
Maximum power (kw/rpm)37.5 / 6,000
Maximum torque (Nm/rpm)68.6 / 4,600
Compression ratio9.3 : 1
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ENGINE LUBRICATION
The engine lubrication is of the wetsump method to draw
up the oil forced by the oil pump. The oil pump is of a
trochoid type, and mounted on crankshaft at crankshaft
pulley side (a). Oil is drawn up through oil pump pickup
tube (b) and passed through pump (c) to oil filter (d). The
filtered oil flows into two paths in engine block. In one
path (e), oil reaches crankshaft journal bearings. Oil
from crankshaft journal bearings is supplied to connect-
ing rod bearings by means of intersecting passages
drilled in crankshaft, and then injected from a small hole
provided on big end of connecting rod to lubricate piston
(f), rings, and cylinder wall. In another path (g), oil goes
up to cylinder head and lubricates rocker arm (i), valve
(j), camshaft (k), etc. through the oil hole provided on the
rocker arm shaft (h).
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CYLINDER HEAD AND VALVE TRAIN
The cylinder head is made of cast aluminum alloy for
better strength in hardness with lightweight, and cam-
shaft (k) and rocker arm shaft (h) arranged in-line sup-
port.
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The combustion chambers are formed into the manifold
combustion chambers with increased squish parts for
better combustion efficiency and its intake and exhaust

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parts are installed in the cross flow arrangement. The
rocker arm (i) operates in seesaw motion to close and
open the intake and exhaust valves (j) with camshaft by
turning the rocker arm shaft of each intake and exhaust
part.
ENGINE BLOCK
As the largest part of the engine components. the block
(l) has all the necessary parts attached to outer surface
of it.
On the inside surface of block, there are bore surfaces
by horning, which are cylinders, and on the periphery of
the cylinders, there are the passages to prevent the
over-heated and to lubricate the engine block.
CRANKSHAFT
The crankshaft (m) is to convert the rectilinear motion
into the rotation motion through the connecting rod (n)
which transmits the power generated by combustion.
On the one side of it, oil pump, crankshaft pulley and
timing belt pulley are attached, and oil seal housing and
flywheel are on the other side.
A special steel of high grade cast iron is used for the ma-
terial to stand the bending load and distortion. The mate-
rial of the main bearing (o) is aluminum alloy. The split
thrust bearings (p) are inserted in the journal bearing
part (No.3).
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CONNECTING ROD
The connecting rods (n) are made of forged steel, and
its section is typed “I” with its big end connected tocrankshaft (m) and its small end to piston pin to transmit
the power.
The big end is detachable, and its upper and lower parts
are fastened by bolting after the metal bearings (q) are
inserted.
PISTON, PISTON RING AND PISTON
PIN
Piston
The piston (r) is of the open skirt type and its crown is
exposed in the combustion chamber to generate power.
Its land and skirt parts are made of coat aluminum alloy
which is light and has excellent heat conductivity in order
to meet its continuous and high speed reciprocation
movement.
Piston Ring
It is composed of two compression rings (s) and one oil
ring (t) and installed between the grooves of the piston
to make the high speed reciprocating movement main-
taining a remarkable air tightness as well as cylinders. It
is a critical parts to affect the compression pressure, oil
consumption, compression, blow by pressure and en-
gine performance.
Piston Pin
The pin (u) is not fixed to the piston or connecting rod
and its both ends are assembled by the circlip (v) in the
full floating type. The pin is used to transmit the power
from the crown part of piston to connecting rod.
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SOHC ENGINE MECANICAL 1B–9
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURE
COMPRESSION PRESSURE CHECK
Tools Required
09915–64510 Compression Pressure Gauge
Check the compression pressure in the following proce-
dures:
1. Warm up the engine to the normal operating tempera-
ture (Cooling temperature : 80–90C (176–194F)).
2. Stop the engine and then remove the high tension
cable and the spark plug.
3. Disconnect the distributor optical sensor connector.
4. Install the compression pressure gauge 09915–64510
(a) in the hole of spark plug.
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5. Disengage the clutch in Neutral (to lighten starting
load on engine upon cranking), and depress the ac-
celerator all the way to make the throttle fully open.
6. Crank the engine with the starting motor, and read the
highest pressure on the compression pressure gauge.
The difference of measured value between cylinders
is 98.06kPa (14.22 psi) and less.
On checking, make the connection perfectly airtight
between the hole of spark plug and compression pres-
sure gauge.
Unit Standard Limit
Compression
Pressure
– 400 rpm
kPa(psi)1,225.75
(177.73)
1,176.72–
1,274.78
(170.62–
184.84)
7. After checking, remove the gauge and install the re-
moved parts.
OIL PRESSURE CHECK
Tools Required
09915–77310 Oil Pressure Gauge
Prior to check oil pressure, check the followings:
Check oil level and add if required.
Replace the discolored, deteriorated or diluted oil.
Check any oil leakage and repair the defective parts.
Check the compression pressure in the following proce-
dures:
1. Remove the oil pressure switch (b) from the cylinder
block.
2. Install the oil pressure gauge 09915–77310 (c) to the
mounting place of the oil pressure switch.
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3. Start the engine and warm up to the normal operating
temperature.
4. Raise the engine speed up to 2,000rpm and then
read oil pressure.
Item Unit Standard
Oil Pressure – 2000rpmkPa
(psi)245.15–294.18
(35.55–42.66)
5. After checking, wrap the threads of oil pressure
switch with a seal tape and tighten it to the specified
torque 12–16 Nm (106–144 lb-in).
6. Start the engine and check oil pressure switch for oil
leakage.

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The measured value of valve clearance should meet the
specified value. If not, adjust the valve clearance.
Important: In case of hot engine, warm up the engine
until the electric cooling fan begins to work and stop the
engine to adjust the clearance with 20–30 minutes there
from.
Unit : mm (in.)
Item Specified value
Intake0.15±0.02
(0.0059±0.0008)
Valve
Cold
Exhaust0.32±0.02
(0.0126±0.0008)
Valve
Clearance
Intake0.25±0.02
(0.0098±0.0008)
Hot
Exhaust0.42±0.02
(0.0165±0.0008)
8. When adjusting the valve clearance, loosen the ad-
just nut (k) and then tighten or loosen the adjust rod (l)
properly.
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IGNITION TIMING CHECK AND
ADJUSTMENT (TYPICAL)
Note: Ignition timing could not be adjusted for Direct
Ignition System (Euro Stage III).
Check and adjust the ignition timing in the following pro-
cedures:
1. Warm up the engine to the normal operating tempera-
ture.
2. Turn off the lamp and audio system and shift the shift
gear lever in Neutral.
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3. Connect terminal A and terminal C of ALDL connec-
tor using the wire (m) or connect the scan tool (n) with
ALDL connector.
4. Connect the timing light (o) with No. 1 cylinder high
tension cable and check the specified value for the
ignition timing, flashing notch on the crankshaft
pulley.
Item Specified Value
Ignition timing – 950rpm10 BTDC
Important: In flashing the timing light, if crankshaft
pulley notch (p) is matched with the mark (10) for timing
check, the ignition timing is 10 BTDC.
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1D – 2 ENGINE COOLING
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The cooling system maintains the engine temperature at
an efficient level during all engine operating conditions.
When the engine is cold the cooling system cools the
engine slowly or not at all. This slow cooling of the en-
gine allows the engine to warm up quickly.
The cooling system includes a radiator(a) and cooling
fan(b), a thermostat and housing(c), a coolant pump(d),
a coolant pump drive belt and coolant hose. The timing
belt drives the coolant pump.
All components must function properly in order for the
cooling system to operate. The coolant pump draws the
coolant from the radiator. The coolant then circulates
through water jackets in the engine block and the cylin-
der head, distributor case(e), throttle body(f). When the
coolant reaches the operating temperature of the ther-
mostat, the thermostat opens. The coolant then goes
back to the radiator where it cools.
This system directs some coolant through the hoses to
the heater core(g). This provides for heating and de-
frosting. The surge tank(h) is connected to the radiator
and throttle body to recover the coolant displaced by ex-
pansion from the high temperatures. The surge tank
maintains the correct coolant level.
The cooling system for this vehicle has no radiator cap
and drain cock. The coolant is added to the cooling sys-tem through the surge tank. To drain the cooling system,
disconnect the lower radiator hose and drain the cool-
ant.
RADIATOR
This vehicle has a lightweight tube-and-fin aluminum ra-
diator.
SURGE TANK
The surge tank is a transparent plastic reservoir, similar
to the windshield washer reservoir.
The surge tank is connected to the radiator and throttle
body by a hose. As the vehicle is driven, the engine cool-
ant heats and expands. The portion of the engine cool-
ant displaced by this expansion flows from the radiator
into the surge tank. The air trapped in the radiator is de-
gassed into the surge tank.
When the engine is stops, the engine coolant cools and
contracts. The displaced engine coolant is then drawn
back into the radiator. This keeps the radiator filled with
the coolant to the desired level at all times and increases
the cooling efficiency.
Maintain the coolant level between the MIN and the
MAX marks on the surge tank when the system is cold.
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1E–2 ENGINE ELECTRICAL
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
BATTERY
The battery has three major functions in the electrical
system. First, the battery provides a source of energy
for cranking the engine. Second, the battery acts as a
voltage stabilizer for the electrical system. Finally, the
battery can, for a limited time, provide energy when the
electrical demand exceeds the output of the generator.
The sealed battery is standard on all cars. There are no
vent plugs in the cover. The battery is completely
sealed, except for two small vent holes in the sides.
These vent holes allow the small amount of gas pro-
duced in the battery to escape.
The sealed battery has the following advantages over
conventional batteries:
No water need be added for the life of the battery.
It is protected against overcharge. If too much volt-
age is applied to the battery, it will not accept as much
current as a conventional battery. In a conventional
battery, the excess voltage will still try to charge the
battery, leading to gassing, which causes liquid loss.
It is not as liable to self-discharge as a conventional
battery. This is particularly important when a battery
is left standing for long periods of time.
It has more power available in a lighter and a smaller
case.
RATINGS
A battery has two ratings: (1) A reserve capacity rating
designated at 27C (81F), which is the time a fully
charged battery will provide 25 amperes current flow at
or above 10.5 volts; (2) A cold cranking amp rating de-
termined under testing at -18C (0F), which indicates
the cranking load capacity.
RESERVE CAPACITY
The reserve capacity is the maximum length of time it is
possible to travel at night with the minimum electrical
load and no generator output. Expressed in minutes,
Reserve Capacity (or RC rating) is the time required for
a fully charged battery, at a temperature of 27C (81F)
and being discharged at a current of 25 amperes, to
reach a terminal voltage of 10.5 volts.
COLD CRANKING AMPERAGE
The cold cranking amperage test is expressed at a bat-
tery temperature of -18C (0F). The current rating is
the minimum amperage, which must be maintained by
the battery for 30 seconds at the specified temperature,
while meeting a minimum voltage requirement of
7.2 volts. This rating is a measure of cold cranking ca-
pacity.The battery is not designed to last indefinitely. However,
with proper care, the battery will provide many years of
service.
If the battery tests well, but fails to perform satisfactorily
in service for no apparent reason, the following factors
may point to the cause of the trouble:
Vehicle accessories are left on overnight.
Slow average driving speeds are used for short peri-
ods.
The vehicle’s electrical load is more than the genera-
tor output, particularly with the addition of aftermarket
equipment.
Defects in the charging system, such as electrical
shorts, a slipping generator belt, a faulty generator, or
a faulty voltage regulator.
Battery abuse, including failure to keep the battery
cable terminals clean and tight, or a loose battery
hold-down.
Mechanical problems in the electrical system, such
as shorted or pinched wires.
BUILT-IN HYDROMETER
The sealed battery has a built-in, temperature-compen-
sated hydrometer in the top of the battery. This hydrom-
eter is to be used with the following diagnostic
procedure:
1. When observing the hydrometer, make sure that the
battery has a clean top.
2. Under normal operation, two indications can be ob-
served:
GREEN DOT VISIBLE – Any green appearance is
interpreted as a “green dot,” meaning the battery is
ready for testing.
DARK GREEN DOT IS NOT VISIBLE – If there is
a cranking complaint, the battery should be tested.
The charging and electrical systems should also
be checked at this time.
3. Occasionally, a third condition may appear:
CLEAR OR BRIGHT YELLOW – This means the
fluid level is below the bottom of the hydrometer.
This may have been caused by excessive or pro-
longed charging, a broken case, excessive tipping,
or normal battery wear. Finding a battery in this
condition may indicate high charging by a faulty
charging system. Therefore, the charging and the
electrical systems may need to be checked if a
cranking complaint exists. If the cranking com-
plaint is caused by the battery, replace the battery.

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CHARGING PROCEDURE
1. Batteries with the green dot showing do not require
charging unless they have just been discharged, such
as in cranking a vehicle.
2. When charging sealed-terminal batteries out of the
vehicle, install the adapter kit. Make sure all the char-
ger connections are clean and tight. For best results,
batteries should be charged while the electrolyte and
the plates are at room temperature. A battery that is
extremely cold may not accept current for several
hours after starting the charger.
3. Charge the battery until the green dot appears. The
battery should be checked every half-hour while
charging. Tipping or shaking the battery may be nec-
essary to make the green dot appear.
4. After charging, the battery should be load tested. Re-
fer to “Starter Motor” in this section.
CHARGING TIME REQUIRED
The time required to charge a battery will vary depend-
ing upon the following factors:
Size of Battery – A completely discharged large
heavy-duty battery requires more than twice the re-
charging as a completely discharged small passenger
car battery.
Temperature – A longer time will be needed to
charge any battery at -18C (0F) than at 27C
(81F). When a fast charger is connected to a cold
battery, the current accepted by the battery will be
very low at first. The battery will accept a higher cur-
rent rate as the battery warms.
Charger Capacity – A charger which can supply only
5 amperes will require a much longer charging period
than a charger that can supply 30 amperes or more.
State-of-Charge – A completely discharged battery
requires more than twice as much charge as a one-
half charged battery. Because the electrolyte is nearly
pure water and a poor conductor in a completely dis-
charged battery, the current accepted by the battery
is very low at first. Later, as the charging current
causes the electrolyte acid content to increase, the
charging current will likewise increase.
CHARGING A COMPLETELY
DISCHARGED BATTERY
(OFF THE VEHICLE)
Unless this procedure is properly followed, a perfectly
good battery may be needlessly replaced.
The following procedure should be used to recharge a
completely discharged battery:
1. Measure the voltage at the battery terminals with an
accurate voltmeter. If the reading is below 10 volts,
the charge current will be very low, and it could take
some time before the battery accepts the current inexcess of a few milliamperes. Refer to “Charging
Time Required” in this section, which focuses on the
factors affecting both the charging time required and
the rough estimates in the table below. Such low cur-
rent may not be detectable on ammeters available in
the field.
2. Set the battery charger on the high setting.
Important: Some chargers feature polarity protection
circuitry, which prevents charging unless the charger
leads are correctly connected to the battery terminals. A
completely discharged battery may not have enough
voltage to activate this circuitry, even though the leads
are connected properly, making it appear that the bat-
tery will not accept charging current. Therefore, follow
the specific charger manufacturer’s instruction for by-
passing or overriding the circuitry so that the charger will
turn on and charge a low-voltage battery.
3. Battery chargers vary in the amount of voltage and
current provided. The time required for the battery to
accept a measurable charger current at various volt-
ages may be as follows:
VoltageHours
16.0 or moreUp to 4 hours
14.0–15.9Up to 8 hours
13.9 or lessUp to 16 hours
If the charge current is not measurable at the end
of the above charging times, the battery should be
replaced.
If the charge current is measurable during the
charging time, the battery is good, and charging
should be completed in the normal manner.
Important: It is important to remember that a complete-
ly discharged battery must be recharged for a sufficient
number of ampere hours (AH) to restore the battery to a
usable state. As a general rule, using the reserve capac-
ity rating (RC) as the number of ampere hours of charge
usually brings the green dot into view.
If the charge current is still not measurable after
using the charging time calculated by the above
method, the battery should be replaced.
If the charge current is measurable during the
charging time, the battery is good, and charging
should be completed in the normal manner.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Position the vehicle with the good (charged) battery
so that the jumper cables will reach from one battery
to the other.
2. Turn off the ignition, all the lights, and all the electrical
loads in both vehicles. Leave the hazard flasher on if
there may be other traffic and any other lights needed
for the work area.