CONNECTOR NAME/NUMBER COLOR LOCATION FIG.
Right Sliding Door Motor BK At Sliding Door 45
Right Speed Control Switch WT At Steering Wheel N/S
Right Turn Signal Lamp (Export) OR At Lamp N/S
Right Visor/Vanity Lamp BK At Lamp N/S
Sentry Key Remote Entry Module
(SKREEM)BK At Steering Column 20, 21, 22, 23, 31
Siren (United Kingdom) BK Left Front Body N/S
Speed Control Servo (Gas) BK Near Controller Antilock Brake 11, 17, 18
Sunroof Module (Except Export) BK At Sunroof N/S
Sunroof Switch (Except Export) NAT Near Overhead Console N/S
Thatcham Alarm Module (United
Kingdom)BK Top Right Side of Instrument Panel
Near SpeakerN/S
Throttle Position Sensor (Gas) GY On Throttle Body 10, 11, 17
Traction Control Switch BK Rear of Swtich 21, 22, 31
Trailer Tow Connector (Except
Export)Left Quarter Panel N/S
Transmission Control Relay
(Diesel)Near Transmission 16
Transmission Range Sensor DKGY Top of Transmission 14, 19
Transmission Solenoid/Pressure
Switch AssemblyBK Side of Transmission 14, 19
Vehicle Speed Sensor (MTX) BK Rear of Transmission 16
Washer Fluid Level Switch BK Bottom of Reservoir 3
Washer Pump Motor BK Right Fender Well 3
Water in Fuel Sensor (Diesel) BK Left Rear Engine Compartment N/S
Wiper Module DKGY Left Side Cowl 6
GROUNDS
GROUND NUMBER LOCATION FIG.
G100 Body Ground Near Powertrain Control Module N/S
G101 Above Starter 13, 15, 18
G102 Left Headlamp Area 1
G103 Above Starter 15
G200 Left Side of Instrument Panel 20, 21 29
G201 Right Side of Instrument Panel 20, 24, 29
G202 Near Radio N/S
G300 Left B Pillar 32
G301 Right B Pillar 33, 39
G302 Left Rear Quarter 47
G303 Liftgate Ground 49
8W - 91 - 12 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATIONRS
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)
SPLICE NUMBER LOCATION FIG.
S139 (Diesel) Between T/O for Engine Starter Motor and T/O for
Engine Control Module C115, 16
S141 (2.4L) Near T/O for Controller Anti-Lock Brake 11
S141 (3.3L/3.8L ABS Except
Export)Near T/O for G100 N/S
S141 (Diesel) Near T/O for G100 N/S
S141 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for Powertrain Control Module N/S
S142 (3.3L/3.8L) Near T/O for A/C Compressor Clutch 18
S144 (Diesel) Between T/O for Battery Temperature Sensor and T/O
for C103N/S
S148 (Diesel) Near T/O for Engine Starter Motor 5
S150 (Diesel) Near T/O for Controller Anti-Lock Brake N/S
S151 (Diesel) Near T/O for Radiator Fan Relays 2
S152 (Diesel) Near T/O for Radiator Fan No.1 N/S
S157 (Diesel) Near T/O for Glow Plug No.4 15
S177 In Right Headlamp Wiring Assembly N/S
S179 In Left Headlamp Wiring Assembly N/S
S187 (Diesel) In T/O for Engine Control Module C1 15
S188 (Diesel) Near T/O for Radiator Fan Relays 2
S189 (Diesel EATX) Near T/O for Battery (+) N/S
S190 (Diesel EATX) Near T/O for Transmission Control Module N/S
S191 (Diesel EATX) Near T/O for Transmission Control Module N/S
S192 (Diesel EATX) In T/O for Transmission Control Module N/S
S193 (Diesel EATX) In T/O for Transmission Control Module N/S
S201 In T/O to Instrument Panel Speaker 20, 26
S202 Near T/O for Instrument Panel Switch Bank 20, 26
S203 Near T/O for Instrument Panel Switch Bank 20, 26
S204 Near T/O to Instrument Panel Speaker 20, 26
S205 Near T/O for C201 N/S
S206 Near T/O for Instrument Cluster 20
S207 Near T/O for A/C Heater Control 20, 26
S208 (RHD) Between T/O for Antenna Connector and T/O for Front
Cigar Lighter26
S209 Near T/O for Evaporator Temperature Sensor N/S
S210 (RHD) Near T/O for C203 26
S211 In Steering Column Wiring Assembly N/S
S212 In Steering Column Wiring Assembly N/S
S222 Near T/O for C204 N/S
S223 Near T/O for Multi-Function Switch 20
S224 Near T/O for Siren N/S
S225 (Hands Free) Near T/O for Rear View Mirror N/S
S226 (Hands Free) In T/O for C207 N/S
S302 In Floor Pan Track Wiring 37
8W - 91 - 14 8W-91 CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATIONRS
CONNECTOR/GROUND/SPLICE LOCATION (Continued)
INTAKE MANIFOLD
DESCRIPTION
The intake manifold is a two piece aluminum cast-
ing (Fig. 105) that attaches to the cylinder head with
fasteners. The manifold is a long branch design to
enhance low and mid-range torque
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - INTAKE
MANIFOLD LEAKS
An intake manifold air leak is characterized by
lower than normal manifold vacuum. Also, one or
more cylinders may not be functioning.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING. DO NOT STAND IN A
DIRECT LINE WITH THE FAN. DO NOT PUT YOUR
HANDS NEAR THE PULLEYS, BELTS OR THE FAN.
DO NOT WEAR LOOSE CLOTHING.
(1) Start the engine.
(2) Spray a small stream of water (Spray Bottle) at
the suspected leak area.
(3) If engine RPM'S change, the area of the sus-
pected leak has been found.
(4) Repair as required.
INTAKE MANIFOLD - UPPER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect negative cable from battery.(2) Disconnect connector from inlet air tempera-
ture sensor (Fig. 106).
(3) Disconnect air intake tube at throttle body and
remove upper air cleaner housing.
(4) Disconnect connector from throttle position
sensor (TPS) (Fig. 108).
(5) Disconnect connector from idle air control (IAC)
motor (Fig. 108).
(6) Disconnect connector from MAP sensor (Fig.
107).
(7) Remove vacuum lines for purge solenoid and
PCV valve at intake manifold.
(8) Remove vacuum lines for power brake booster,
LDP, EGR transducer, and speed control vacuum res-
ervoir (if equipped) at upper intake manifold fittings.
Fig. 105 Intake Manifold - Upper and Lower
1 - UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD
2 - LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD
Fig. 106 Inlet Air Temperature Sensor - 2.4L
Fig. 107 Map Sensor - 2.4L
1 - MAP SENSOR
9 - 60 ENGINE 2.4LRS
(9) Disconnect throttle and speed control (if
equipped) cables from throttle lever and bracket.
(Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/FUEL INJECTION/
THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE - REMOVAL)
(10) Remove the EGR tube. (Refer to 25 - EMIS-
SIONS CONTROL/EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULA-
TION/TUBE - REMOVAL)
(11) Remove the upper manifold support bracket
bolt to manifold (Fig. 109).
(12) Remove engine oil dipstick from tube.
(13) Remove upper intake manifold bolts (Fig.
110). Remove upper intake manifold.
CAUTION: Cover intake manifold to prevent foreign
material from entering engine.
INSPECTION
(1) Check manifold surfaces for flatness with
straight edge. Surface must be flat within 0.15 mm
per 300 mm (0.006 in. per foot) of manifold length.
(2) Inspect manifold for cracks or distortion.
Replace manifold if necessary.
INSTALLATION
(1) Clean manifold sealing surfaces.
(2) Apply a 1.5 mm (0.060 in.) bead MopartGas-
ket Maker to the perimeter of the lower intake man-
ifold runner openings.
(3) Install upper intake manifold and tighten fas-
teners to 28 N´m (250 in. lbs.) in sequence shown in
(Fig. 110). Repeat this procedures until all fasteners
are at specified torque.
(4) Install engine oil dipstick.
(5) Install upper bolt in intake manifold to front
support bracket (Fig. 109). Torque to 28 N´m (250 in.
lbs.).
(6) Install EGR tube. (Refer to 25 - EMISSIONS
CONTROL/EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION/
TUBE - INSTALLATION)
(7) Install throttle cables in bracket.
(8) Connect throttle and speed control (if equipped)
cables to throttle lever.
(9) Connect vacuum lines for power brake booster,
LDP, EGR transducer, and speed control vacuum res-
ervoir (if equipped) at upper intake manifold fittings.
(10) Connect vacuum lines for purge solenoid and
PCV valve.
(11) Connect electrical connectors for MAP sensor,
throttle position sensor (TPS), and idle air control
(IAC) motor.
(12) Install air cleaner upper housing and air
intake tube to throttle body.
(13) Connect inlet air temperature sensor connec-
tor (Fig. 106).
(14) Connect negative cable to battery.
Fig. 108 Throttle Body Electrical Connectors -
Typical
1 - IDLE AIR CONTROL MOTOR CONNECTOR
2 - TPS CONNECTOR
Fig. 109 Upper Intake Manifold Support Bracket
1 - NUT - BRACKET TO CYLINDER HEAD COVER
2 - BOLT - BRACKET TO UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD
3 - UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD SUPPORT BRACKET
Fig. 110 Upper Intake Manifold Tightening Sequence
- 2.4L
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INTAKE MANIFOLD - UPPER (Continued)
(13) Disconnect the EGR transducer electrical con-
nector (if equipped).
(14) Disconnect the vacuum hoses from throttle
body.
(15) Disconnect the brake booster and speed con-
trol vacuum hoses.
(16) Disengage wire harness clip from the right
side engine mount.
(17) Remove the power steering reservoir from
mounting position and set aside.Do notdisconnect
hose.
(18) Disconnect ground strap from rear of cylinder
head.
(19) Disconnect engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor and ignition coil electrical connectors.
(20) Disconnect the fuel injector electrical harness
connector and disengage clip from support bracket.
(21) Disconnect camshaft and crankshaft position
sensor electrical connectors.
(22) Evacuate air conditioning system. Refer to 24
- HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING.
(23) Disconnect A/C compressor electrical connec-
tor.
(24) Disconnect the A/C lines from compressor.
Cover and seal all openings of hoses and compressor.
(25) Remove the radiator upper hose.
(26) Disengage electrical harness clip at transaxle
dipstick tube.
(27) Remove transaxle dipstick tube. Seal opening
using a suitable plug.
NOTE: When the transaxle cooler lines are removed
from the rolled-groove type fittings at the transaxle,
damage to the inner wall of the hose will occur. To
prevent prevent potential leakage, the cooler hoses
must be cut off flush at the transaxle fitting, and a
service cooler hose splice kit must be installed
upon reassembly.
(28) Using a blade or suitable hose cutter, cut
transaxle oil cooler lines off flush with fittings. Plug
cooler lines and fittings to prevent debris from enter-
ing transaxle or cooler circuit. A service splice kit will
be installed upon reassembly.
(29) Disconnect transaxle shift linkage and electri-
cal connectors.
(30) Raise vehicle on hoist and drain the engine
oil.
(31) Remove the axle shafts. (Refer to 3 - DIFFER-
ENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT - REMOVAL)
(32) Remove crossmember cradle plate (Fig. 6).
(33)AWD equipped:Remove the power transfer
unit (PTU) (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/POWER TRANSFER UNIT - REMOVAL).
(34) Disconnect exhaust pipe from the manifold
(Fig. 7).(35) Remove front engine mount and bracket as an
assembly.
(36) Remove the engine rear mount bracket.
(37) Remove the engine to transaxle struts (Fig. 8).
(38) Remove transaxle case cover (Fig. 8).
(39) Remove flex plate to torque converter bolts.
Mark torque converter to flex plate for orientation for
reassembly.
(40) Remove the power steering pressure hose sup-
port clip attaching bolt.
Fig. 6 Crossmember Cradle Plate
1 - CRADLE PLATE
Fig. 7 Catalytic Converter to Exhaust Manifold
1 - FLAG NUT
2 - GASKET
3 - BOLT
4 - CATALYTIC CONVERTER
RSENGINE 3.3/3.8L9-89
ENGINE 3.3/3.8L (Continued)
(9) Raise vehicle.
(10) Attach wiring harness support clip to the
engine oil dipstick tube.
(11) Connect oil pressure switch electrical connec-
tor.
(12) Install the A/C compressor.
(13) Install the water pump pulley.
(14) Connect the radiator lower hose.
(15) Install the accessory drive belt and splash
shield (Refer to 7 - COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/
DRIVE BELTS - INSTALLATION).(16) Connect the engine block heater electrical con-
nector (if equipped).
(17) Connect the knock sensor electrical connector
(3.8L only).
(18) Install the torque converter to flex plate bolts.
(19) Install the transaxle case cover (Fig. 8).
(20) Install the powertrain struts (Fig. 8).
(21) Install the engine rear mount bracket.
(22) Install the engine front mount and bracket
assembly.
(23)AWD equipped;Install the power transfer
unit (PTU) (Refer to 21 - TRANSMISSION/TRANS-
AXLE/POWER TRANSFER UNIT - INSTALLA-
TION).
(24) Install the axle shafts (Refer to 3 - DIFFER-
ENTIAL & DRIVELINE/HALF SHAFT - INSTALLA-
TION).
(25) Connect exhaust pipe to manifold (Fig. 7).
(26) Install crossmember cradle plate (Fig. 6).
(27) Lower vehicle.
(28) Connect transaxle shift linkage.
(29) Connect transaxle electrical connectors.
(30) Remove plugs from transmission cooler hoses
and install transaxle oil cooler line service splice kit.
Refer to instructions included with kit.
(31) Install transaxle dipstick tube and attach
electrical harness clip.
(32) Connect the A/C lines to compressor.
(33) Connect the A/C compressor electrical connec-
tor.
(34) Evacuate and recharge A/C system.
(35) Connect crankshaft and camshaft position
sensors.
(36) Connect the fuel injector electrical harness
connector and engage clip to support bracket.
(37) Connect engine coolant temperature (ECT)
sensor and ignition coil electrical connectors.
(38) Connect the ground strap to rear of cylinder
head.
(39) Install power steering reservoir.
(40) Engage wire harness clip to engine right side
mount.
(41) Connect the brake booster and speed control
vacuum hoses.
(42) Connect the vacuum hoses to the throttle
body.
(43) Connect the EGR transducer electrical connec-
tor (if equipped).
(44) Connect the TPS, IAC, and MAP sensor elec-
trical connectors.
(45) Connect throttle cables to throttle body.
(46) Install the radiator fans (Refer to 7 - COOL-
ING/ENGINE/RADIATOR FAN - INSTALLATION).
(47) Connect the radiator upper hose.
(48) Connect the heater hoses. Remove pinch-off
pliers from the rear heater hoses (if equipped).
Fig. 13 Right Mount to Engine
1 - BOLT
2 - MOUNT BRACKET
3 - ENGINE RIGHT MOUNT ASSEMBLY
Fig. 14 LEFT MOUNT TO FRAME BRACKET
1 - FRAME BRACKET
2 - FRAME RAIL - LEFT
3 - BOLT
4 - TRANSAXLE MOUNT
9 - 92 ENGINE 3.3/3.8LRS
ENGINE 3.3/3.8L (Continued)
STANDARD PROCEDURE - INTAKE MANIFOLD
VACUUM PORT REPAIR
The composite intake manifold vacuum ports can
be repaired. Although, if the manifold plenum cham-
ber is damaged or cracked, the manifold must be
replaced.
To repair a broken or damaged vacuum nipple
(port) on the composite intake manifold, perform the
following procedure:
PARTS REQUIRED TOOLS REQUIRED
´ Brass Nipple ± 1/49
O.D. x 1/89pipe thread
(LDP/Speed Control Port)´ Pipe Tap ± 1/89-18
NPT
´ Drill Bit ± 11/329
´ File/Sandpaper
´ Brass Nipple ± 1/29
O.D. x 1/49pipe thread
(Brake Booster Port)´ Pipe Tap ± 1/49-18
NPT
´ Drill Bit ± 7/169
´ File/Sandpaper
NOTE: While performing this procedure, avoid get-
ting the manifold material residue into the plenum
chamber.
(1) File or sand the remaining port back until a
flat surface is obtained (plane normal to nipple (port)
axis).
(2) Drill out the nipple (port) base using a 7/16º
(brake booster port) or 11/32º (LDP/speed control port
) drill bit (Fig. 114).
(3) Using a 1/4º±18 NPT (brake booster port) or
1/8º±18 NPT (LDP/speed control port ) pipe tap, cut
internal threads (Fig. 114). Use caution to start tap
in a axis same as original nipple.
(4) Apply MopartThread Sealant to threads of
repair nipple(s).
(5) Install repair nipple(s). Do not over torque
repair nipple(s).
REMOVAL - UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD
(1) Disconnect battery negative cable.
(2) Disconnect inlet air temperature (IAT) sensor
electrical connector.
(3) Remove air inlet resonator to throttle body
hose assembly.
(4) Disconnect throttle and speed control cables
from throttle body (Refer to 14 - FUEL SYSTEM/
FUEL INJECTION/THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE -
REMOVAL).
(5) Disconnect make-up air hose support clip from
throttle cable bracket.(6) Disconnect the automatic idle speed (AIS)
motor and throttle position sensor (TPS) wiring con-
nectors from throttle body.
(7) Disconnect the manifold absolute pressure
(MAP) sensor electrical connector.
(8) Disconnect the vapor purge vacuum hose from
throttle body.
(9) Disconnect the PCV hose (Fig. 115).
(10) Remove the power steering reservoir attach-
ing bolts and only loosen the nut (Fig. 116). Lift res-
ervoir up to disengage lower mount from stud. Set
reservoir aside.Do notdisconnect hose.
(11) Disconnect the brake booster and leak detec-
tion pump (LDP) hoses from intake manifold (Fig.
117).
(12) Remove intake manifold bolts and remove the
manifold (Fig. 118).
(13) Cover the lower intake manifold with a suit-
able cover while the upper manifold is removed.
(14) Clean and inspect the upper intake manifold
(Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANI-
FOLD - CLEANING) and (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/
MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD - INSPECTION).
CLEANING
(1) Discard gasket(s).
(2) Clean all sealing surfaces.
Fig. 114 Intake Manifold Port Repair
1 - BRAKE BOOSTER PORT = 1/49±18 NPT PIPE TAP
1 - LDP/SPEED CONTROL PORT = 1/89±18 NPT PIPE TAP
2 - DRILL BIT = 7/169BRAKE BOOSTER PORT
2 - DRILL BIT = 11/329LDP/SPEED CONTROL PORT
3 - INTAKE MANIFOLD
9 - 148 ENGINE 3.3/3.8LRS
INTAKE MANIFOLD - UPPER (Continued)
INSPECTION
Check manifold for:
²Damage and cracks.
²Mounting surface distortion by using a straight-
edge and thickness gauge.
INSTALLATION - UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD
(1) If the following components were removed from
manifold, install and tighten to specifications:
CAUTION: The special screws used for the compos-
ite manifold attached components must be installed
slowly using hand tools only. This requirement is to
prevent the melting of material that causes stripped
threads. If threads become stripped, an oversize
repair screw is available. For more information and
procedure (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/IN-
TAKE MANIFOLD - STANDARD PROCEDURE - MAN-
IFOLD STRIPPED THREAD REPAIR).
²MAP sensor - 1.7 N´m (15 in. lbs.)
²Throttle cable bracket - 5.6 N´m (50 in. lbs.)
(2) Remove covering on lower intake manifold and
clean surfaces.
(3) Inspect manifold gasket condition. Gaskets can
be re-used, if not damaged. To replace, remove gasket
from upper manifold (Fig. 118). Position new gasket
in seal channel and press lightly in-place. Repeat
procedure for each gasket position.
(4) Position upper manifold on lower manifold (Fig.
118). Apply MopartLock & Seal Adhesive (Medium
Strength Threadlocker) to each upper intake mani-
fold bolt. Install and tighten bolts to 12 N´m (105 in.
lbs.) following torque sequence in (Fig. 119).
Fig. 115 PCV & HOSE
1 - HOSE - PCV
2 - P C V VA LV E
Fig. 116 POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR
1 - POWER STEERING RESERVOIR
2 - BOLT - RESERVOIR TO MANIFOLD
3 - NUT - RESERVOIR TO COIL BRACKET
Fig. 117 BRAKE BOOSTER & LDP VACUUM HOSES
1 - LDP & SPEED CONTROL VACUUM HOSE
2 - BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE
3 - MAP SENSOR
RSENGINE 3.3/3.8L9 - 149
INTAKE MANIFOLD - UPPER (Continued)