DODGE TOWN AND COUNTRY 2001 Service Manual

CENTER CONSOLE LAMP
SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Open console lid and remove tray.
(3) Using a flat bladed tool, pry up on the switch.
(4) Remove bulb from switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb into switch.
(2) Push switch into console opening.
(3) Install tray and close lid.
(4) Connect battery negative cable.
CLUSTER ILLUMINATION
LAMPS
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the Instrument Cluster. Refer to Elec-
trical, Instrument Cluster, Removal.
(2) Turn over cluster and expose the illumination
bulb sockets.
(3) Identify which bulb is defective and twist it out
of the cluster using a counterclockwise motion.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the new bulb socket into the cluster
using a clockwise motion.
(2) Install the Instrument Cluster. Refer to Electri-
cal, Instrument Cluster, Installation.
COURTESY LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick, pry lamp from door panel
(Fig. 1).
(3) Disconnect wire harness from the lamp.
(4) Remove lens from the lamp and remove bulb.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb and lens to lamp.
(2) Reconnect wire harness to lamp.
(3) Press lamp into the door panel.
(4) Reconnect battery negative cable.
DOME LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a flat bladed tool, pry off the lamp lens.
(3) Remove bulb from lamp.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb to lamp.
(2) Press lens into place.
(3) Connect battery negative cable.
GLOVE BOX LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Open glove box door.
(3) Push switch through from behind (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1 COURTESY LAMP
1 - WIRE HARNESS
2 - COURTESY LAMP
Fig. 2 GLOVE BOX LAMP/SWITCH
1 - GLOVE BOX BULB
2 - GLOVE BOX LAMP SWITCH
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(4) Disconnect wire harness from switch.
(5) Pull bulb from switch.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into switch.
(2) Connect wire harness to switch.
(3) Push switch into instrument panel.
(4) Close glove box door.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
LIFTGATE LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a flat bladed tool, pry lamp from trim
panel (Fig. 3).
(3) Disconnect wire harness connector from lamp.
(4) Pry off lens and remove bulb.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb and snap lens into place.
(2) Reconnect wire harness connector to lamp.
(3) Position lamp onto trim panel and snap into
place.
(4) Reconnect battery negative cable.
READING LAMP
REMOVAL
The front reading lamps are incorporated into the
overhead console. If the reading lamps require replace-
ment, the overhead console must be replaced. (Refer to
8 - ELECTRICAL/OVERHEAD CONSOLE - REMOV-
AL). The rear reading lamps are incorporated into the
assist handle. If the rear reading lamps require
replacement, the assist handle must be replaced.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/ASSIST HANDLE -
REMOVAL). The bulbs can be serviced separately.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a flat bladed tool, pry off the lamp lens
(Fig. 4), (Fig. 5).
(3) Remove bulb from lamp (Fig. 6), (Fig. 7).
Fig. 3 LIFTGATE LAMP
1 - LIFTGATE LAMP
2 - WIRE HARNESSFig. 4 OVERHEAD CONSOLE
1 - LAMP LENS
2 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
Fig. 5 COURTESY/READING LAMP
1 - HVAC LOUVER
2 - ASSIST HANDLE
3 - LAMP LENS
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb to lamp.
(2) Press lens into place.(3) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
VANITY LAMP
REMOVAL
The vanity lamp is incorporated into the visor
assembly. If the vanity lamp needs to be replaced,
the entire visor must be replaced. The bulbs are ser-
viced separately.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a pick or other suitable tool, pry the
lens from the lamp (Fig. 8).
(3) Remove bulb.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb.
(2) Snap lamp lens into position.
(3) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 6 OVERHEAD CONSOLE BULB
1 - BULB
2 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
Fig. 7 COURTESY/READING LAMP BULB
1 - BULB
Fig. 8 VANITY LAMP
1 - VISOR
2 - BULB
3 - LENS
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LAMPS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR
SPECIFICATIONS.........................1
FOG LAMP
REMOVAL...............................1
INSTALLATION............................2
FOG LAMP UNIT
ADJUSTMENTS...........................2
FRONT POSITION LAMP
REMOVAL...............................3
INSTALLATION............................3
HEADLAMP
REMOVAL...............................3
INSTALLATION............................3
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................4
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR.............4
REMOVAL...............................4
INSTALLATION............................4
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
DESCRIPTION............................4DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................4
HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH............4
HEADLAMP SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING..................5
HEADLAMP SWITCH.....................5
HEADLAMP UNIT
ADJUSTMENTS...........................6
PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL...............................7
INSTALLATION............................7
REAR FOG LAMP
DESCRIPTION............................7
REPEATER LAMP
REMOVAL...............................7
INSTALLATION............................7
TAIL LAMP
REMOVAL...............................8
INSTALLATION............................8
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR
SPECIFICATIONS
EXTERIOR LAMPS
BULB APPLICATION CHART
LAMP BULB TYPE
HEADLAMP H7
FRONT POSITION W5W
FRONT TURN SIGNAL PY21W
SIDE REPEATER T4W
LICENSE PLATE W5W/168
REAR TAIL AND STOP P21/5W
REAR TURN SIGNAL PY21W
BACK-UP P21W
REAR FOG P21W
CENTER HIGH
MOUNTED STOP LAMPW16W/921
For additional bulb applications refer to the domestic
Lamps section of the service manual.
FOG LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove access cover from under bumper fascia.
(3) Disengage spring clip from fog lamp (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1 FOG LAMP
1 - SPRING CLIP
2 - FOG LAMP BULB
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(4) Remove bulb from lamp.
(5) Disconnect wire harness connector.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect wire harness connector.
(2) Install bulb to lamp.
(3) Engage spring clip to fog lamp.
(4) Install access cover under bumper fascia.
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
FOG LAMP UNIT
ADJUSTMENT
FOG LAMP ALIGNMENT
Prepare an alignment screen. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEAD-
LAMP UNIT - ADJUSTMENTS). A properly aligned
fog lamp will project a pattern on the alignment
screen 200 mm (8 in.) below the fog lamp center line
and straight ahead (Fig. 2). To improve visual inter-
pretation of the fog lamp pattern on the alignment
screen, the headlamps should be in the ªoffº position.
The fog lamps are adjusted by a adjustment screw
located on the underside of the fog lamp unit.
Fig. 2 FOG LAMP ALIGNMENT
1 - HIGH INTENSITY AREA
2 - CENTER OF VEHICLE
3 - HORIZONTAL CENTER OF FOG LAMP4 - 200 MM
5 - 10 METERS
6 - FRONT OF FOG LAMP
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FRONT POSITION LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the headlamp unit (Fig. 3).
(3) Remove the plastic cover from the back of the
headlamp unit.
(4) Pull front position lamp socket from headlamp
unit.
(5) Pull bulb straight out of socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Push bulb into the bulb socket.
(2) Insert bulb socket into headlamp unit.
(3) Install cover to the back of the headlamp unit.
(4) Install the headlamp unit.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP
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. 4).
(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. 3 FRONT POSITION LAMP
1 - TURN SIGNAL LAMP
2 - HIGH BEAM LAMP
3 - FRONT POSITION LAMP
4 - LOW BEAM LAMP
Fig. 4 HEADLAMP UNIT
1 - HIGH BEAM LAMP
2 - HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
3 - LOW BEAM LAMP
4 - TURN LAMP
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HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
LEVELING MOTOR
HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR DIAGNOSIS
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
ONE MOTOR DOES NOT
OPERATE1. Poor electrical connection at
motor1. Check for proper electrical
connection at motor
2. No voltage at motor 2. Repair no voltage condition.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams
3. No ground at motor 3. Repair no ground condition.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams
4. Defective motor 4. Replace leveling motor
BOTH MOTORS DO NOT
OPERATE1. No voltage at or from headlamp
leveling switch1. Repair no voltage condition.
Check for proper headlamp
leveling switch operation
2. No voltage at leveling motors 2. Repair no voltage condition.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams
3. No ground at leveling motors 3. Repair no ground condition.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams
4. Both motors defective 4. Replace both motors
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove headlamp unit.
(3) Disconnect electrical connector from headlamp
leveling motor.
(4) Remove the two mounting screws.
(5) Gently pry motor from headlamp unit (Fig. 5).
INSTALLATION
(1) Press motor into position.
(2) Install the two mounting screws.
(3) Connect the electrical connector to motor.
(4) Install the headlamp unit.
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
HEADLAMP LEVELING
SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
Some vehicles are equipped with a remote head-
lamp leveling system. This system allows the driver
to adjust the vertical headlamp aim from the interior
of the vehicle to compensate for passenger or cargo
load.
The headlamp leveling switch is located next to the
headlamp switch on the instrument panel (Fig. 6). Ifthe headlamp leveling switch is faulty or damaged,
the headlamp switch must be replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
LEVELING SWITCH
The headlamp leveling switch is located next to the
headlamp switch on the instrument panel. (Refer to 8
Fig. 5 HEADLAMP LEVEL MOTOR
1 - HIGH BEAM HEADLAMP
2 - HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR
3 - LOW BEAM HEADLAMP
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- ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/
HEADLAMP SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TEST-
ING) for diagnosis of the headlamp leveling switch. If
the headlamp leveling switch is faulty, the headlamp
switch must be replaced.
HEADLAMP SWITCH
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - HEADLAMP
SWITCH
Using a Digital Multi-meter, refer to the headlamp
switch continuity table (Fig. 7).
If the Headlamp Switch is not within specifications
replace as necessary.
HEADLAMP SWITCH CONTINUITY TABLE
HEADLAMP
SWITCH
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
VALUE
OFF 11 TO 6 3651 - 3729
PARKING
LAMPS ON11 TO 6 1697 - 2517
PARKING
LAMPS WITH
FRONT FOG
LAMPS ON11 TO 6 5765 - 5886
HEADLAMPS
ON11 TO 6 788 - 809
HEADLAMPS
ON WITH
FRONT FOG
LAMPS11 TO 6 1171 - 1200
REAR FOG
LAMPS11 TO 6 271 -277
FRONT FOG
INDICATOR10 TO 4 LED
REAR FOG
INDICATOR5 TO 4 LED
ILLUMINATION 8 TO 4 CONTINUITY
DIMMER
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
VALUE
DOME 12 TO 6 15568 - 23357
PARADE 12 TO 6 5168 - 7757
DIM HIGH 12 TO 6 2288 - 3437
DIM LOW 12 TO 6 688 - 1037
OFF 12 TO 6 240 - 365
HEADLAMP
LEVELING
SWITCH
POSITION13-WAY
CONNECTOR
TERMINALRESISTANCE
VALUE
0 1 TO 7 3238 - 3456
1 TO 2 3181 - 3400
1 1 TO 7 1195 - 1225
2 1 TO 7 746 - 765
Fig. 6 HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
1 - POWER MIRROR SWITCH
2 - HEADLAMP SWITCH
3 - INTERIOR DIMMER
4 - HEADLAMP LEVELING SWITCH
Fig. 7 HEADLAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR
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HEADLAMP UNIT
ADJUSTMENT
HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT PREPARATION
(1) Verify headlamp dimmer switch and high beam
indicator operation.
(2) Verify that the headlamp leveling switch is in
the ª0º position.
(3) Inspect and correct damaged or defective com-
ponents that could interfere with proper headlamp
alignment.
(4) Verify proper tire inflation.
(5) Clean headlamp lenses.
(6) Verify that luggage area is loaded as the vehi-
cle is routinely used.
(7) Fuel tank should be FULL. Add 2.94 kg (6.5
lbs.) of weight over the fuel tank for each estimated
gallon of missing fuel.
ALIGNMENT SCREEN PREPARATION
(1) Position vehicle on a level surface perpendicu-
lar to a flat wall 10 meters (32.8 ft.) away from front
of headlamp lens (Fig. 8).
(2) If necessary, tape a line on the floor 10 meters
(32.8 ft.) away from and parallel to the wall.
(3) Rock vehicle side-to-side three times and allow
suspension to stabilize.
(4) Jounce front suspension three times by pushing
downward on front bumper and releasing.
(5) Measure the distance from the center of head-
lamp lens to the floor. Transfer measurement to the
alignment screen (with tape). Use this line for
up/down adjustment reference.
HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
The low beam headlamp will project on the screen
upper edge of the beam (cut-off) at the horizontal
lamp centerline   20 mm (0.75 in.). The high beam
pattern should be correct when the low beams are
aligned properly (Fig. 9). To adjust headlamp align-
ment, rotate adjustment screws to achieve the speci-
fied low beam cut-off location.
Fig. 8 HEADLAMP ALIGNMENT SCREEN
1 - CENTER OF VEHICLE
2 - CENTER OF HEADLAMPS
3 - 15É CUT-OFF LINE
4 - FRONT OF HEADLAMP5 - 10 METERS (32.8 FT.)
6 - HORIZONTAL CUT-OFF LINE
7 - 110 mm (4.3 in.)
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PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the headlamp unit.
(3) Twist bulb socket and remove from headlamp
unit (Fig. 10).(4) Twist bulb and remove from bulb socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install bulb to bulb socket.
(2) Install bulb socket to headlamp unit.
(3) Install headlamp unit.
(4) Connect battery negative cable.
REAR FOG LAMP
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
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Push the side repeater lamp to one side and
release retaining tab.
(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 side repeater lamp to hole in fender.
(4) Push side repeater lamp to one side and seat
retaining tab into fender.
(5) Connect battery negative cable.
Fig. 9 HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT
1 - HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT - HORIZONTAL
2 - HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT - VERTICAL
Fig. 10 PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
1 - LOW BEAM HEADLAMP
2 - PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP
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