CHRYSLER ASPEN 2008 2.G Owners Manual

2. Remove one nut that attaches the headlight to the
inner fender panel. Access to the nut is possible by
opening the fender panel access door which is located in
the wheel liner.
3. Grasp the headlight and pull firmly to disengage the
headlight from the fender panel.4. While firmly holding the headlight in your hands
disconnect all connectors by following the procedure
described in step number 5 below.
5. Remove the bulb connector from the headlight making
sure to pull and release the red tab on all connectors.
Loosen the connector by pressing down on the black
and/or green release which is located below or above the
red tab. The green release is located above the red tab on
the H13, the black release is located above the 3457AK
red tab.
6. Twist and remove socket from lamp.
7. Remove bulb from socket and replace.
NOTE:These are Halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch
the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers
could cause excessive heat build-up which reduces bulb
life.
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Tail Lights, Turn Signals And Backup Lights Ð
Replacement
1. Remove the two push-pins from the tail light housing.2. Rotate the light to the outboard side of the vehicle and
remove.
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3. Unlock and remove electrical connector. 4. Twist bulb sockets counterclockwise to remove from
housing.
5. Remove the bulbs from the bulb sockets by pulling the
bulb straight out.
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License Lights
1. Push tab towards the light and remove light assembly.2. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
3. Pull bulb from socket.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplight
1. Remove two screws securing stoplight housing assem-
bly to the liftgate.2. Turn socket 1/4 counterclockwise and free from hous-
ing.
3. Pull bulb straight from socket to remove.
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Fog Lights
To replace the left foglamp bulb:
1. Remove the three wheel liner screws2. Remove the far left air dam screw at the bottom of the
fascia.
3. Peel back the liner and access the fog light.
4. Rotate the socket and connector 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise and pull straight reward to disengage from the
light.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace.
The right fog light can be accessed from below the
vehicle. Follow the previous Steps 4 and 5 of the left fog
light to replace the bulb.
NOTE:These are halogen bulbs. Take care not to touch
the bulb with your fingers. Body oils from your fingers
could cause excessive heat build-up, which reduces bulb
life.
1 - Wheel Liner Screws
2 - Far Left Air Dam ScrewMAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 4357

FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES
U.S. Metric
Fuel
4.7L, 87 Octane 27 gal 102 L
5.7L, 89 Octane 27 gal 102 L
Engine Oil (with filter)
4.7L, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 6 qts 5.7 L
5.7L, SAE 5W-20, API Certified 7 qts 6.6 L
Cooling System (includes 2.1 qts/2 L for coolant bottle
4.7L (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula)14.2 qts 13.5 L
5.7L (MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile
Formula)16.6 qts 15.8 L
NOTE:All fluid capacities are approximate.
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FLUIDS, LUBRICANTS AND GENUINE PARTS
Engine
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts
Engine Coolant MopartAntifreeze/Coolant 5 Year/100,000 Mile Formula HOAT (Hybrid Or-
ganic Additive Technology).
4.7L/5.7L Engine Oil Use API Certified SAE 5W-20 Engine Oil, meeting the requirements of
DaimlerChrysler Material Standard MS-6395. Refer to your engine oil filler
cap for correct SAE grade.
Engine Oil Filter MopartEngine Oil Filter, P/N 5281090 or equivalent.
Spark Plugs (4.7L Engine) Upper Bank Ð FR8TE2 (Gap 0.039 in [.99 mm]) Lower Bank Ð FR8T1332
(Gap 0.051 in [1.30 mm])
Spark Plugs (5.7L Engine) REC14MCC4 (Gap 0.043 in [1.09 mm])
Fuel Selection (4.7L Engine) 87 Octane
Fuel Selection (5.7L Engine) 87 Octane Acceptable - 89 Octane Recommended
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Chassis
Component Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.
Automatic Transmission MopartATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Transfer Case MopartATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Multipurpose Type, GL-5 Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Rear Axle SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Gear Lubricant or equivalent.
Brake Master Cylinder MopartDOT 3 and SAE J1703 should be used or equivalent. If DOT 3
brake fluid is not available, then DOT 4 is acceptable. Use only recom-
mended brake fluids.
Power Steering Reservoir MopartATF+4, Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES
CONTENTS
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mMaintenance Schedule...................440NRequired Maintenance Intervals...........442
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