remove seats CHRYSLER VOYAGER 2004 Owner's Manual
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OPERATION
The passenger airbag is equipped with two infla-
tors, each with three levels of pressure output. The
inflators seal the hole in the airbag cushion so it can
discharge the gas it produces directly into the cush-
ion when supplied with the proper electrical signal.
Following an airbag deployment, the airbag cushion
quickly deflates by venting this gas through the
cushion material towards the instrument panel.
The passenger airbag is secured with screws to the
instrument panel beneath the instrument panel top
pad and above the glove box opening. The instrument
panel top pad above the glove box opening conceals
the airbag door and a predetermined hinge line
beneath its decorative cover. Upon airbag deploy-
ment, the top pad will bend at the hinge line and the
door will fold back out of the way onto the top of the
instrument panel.
When the front airbag system is deployed, the fol-
lowingMUSTbe replaced:
²Complete Steering Column Assembly.
²Lower Steering Column Coupler.
²Steering Wheel.
²Clock Spring.
²Driver Airbag.
²Passenger Airbag.
²Upper Instrument Panel with Pad.
CARE OF UNDEPLOYED AIRBAGS
Airbags must be stored in their original special
container until used for service. At no time should a
source of electricity be permitted near the inflator on
the back of an airbag. When carrying or handling an
undeployed airbag, the trim side of the airbag should
be pointing away from the body to minimize possibil-
ity of injury if accidental deployment occurs. Do not
place undeployed airbag face down on a solid surface,
the airbag will propel into the air if accidental
deployment occurs.
REMOVAL
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Clean powder residue from interior of vehicle
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE - SERVICE AFTER AN AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT).
(2) Remove instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove all reusable components from the
upper instrument panel and transfer to the new
instrument panel.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Open hood.
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(3) Wait two minutes for the airbag system reserve
capacitor to discharge before attempting any airbag
or instrument panel service.
(4) Remove center console bin between front seats.
(5) Remove left front door sill plate using a trim
stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, and gently
prying up on sill plate.
(6) Remove left cowl panel using a trim stick or
equivalent, and gently prying out on cowl panel.
(7) Remove four screws to lower steering column
cover and remove cover.
(8) Unsnap parking brake lever from knee blocker
reinforcement.
(9) Remove Data Link Connector (DLC) from knee
blocker.
(10) Remove screws to knee blocker.
(11) Unsnap left A-pillar lower extension trim
using a trim stick or equivalent.
(12) Remove three left side instrument panel A-pil-
lar retaining bolts and loosen the instrument panel
roll down bolt.
(13) Remove four nuts at brake pedal support
bracket to instrument panel.
(14) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
off left side upper A-pillar trim.
(15) Remove six screws and two wiring connectors
to lower instrument panel cubby bin at bottom of
center stack.
(16) Remove two left side nuts at instrument panel
center stack support to floor.
(17) Remove two right side nuts at instrument
panel center stack support to floor.
(18) Remove right front door sill plate using a trim
stick or equivalent, and gently prying up on sill
plate.
(19) Remove right cowl panel using a trim stick or
equivalent, and gently prying out on cowl panel.
(20) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
out on right instrument panel end cap.
(21) Unsnap right A-pillar lower extension trim
using a trim stick or equivalent.
(22) Remove three right side instrument panel
A-pillar retaining bolts and loosen the instrument
panel roll down bolt.
(23) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
off right side upper A-pillar trim.
(24) Open glove box, pinch in sides and roll down
towards floor. With a firm pull, snap glove box door
off hinges and remove.
(25) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
up on rear of instrument panel top cover and then
pull rearward and out.
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PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)
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(26) Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently pry
off the filler bezel just above the cup holder to expose
the lower screws to center bezel.
(27) Remove two screws and then using a trim
stick or equivalent, gently pry off instrument panel
center bezel.
(28) Remove center bezel wiring connectors to
HVAC control and switch assembly (hazard, rear
wiper/washer, heated seats) and remove bezel.
(29) Slide cup holder assembly from instrument
panel.
(30) Remove nineteen screws to right lower instru-
ment panel trim (glove box surround), unplug glove
box lamp wire connector, and remove panel.
(31) Remove four screws and wiring connectors to
radio and remove radio.
(32) Remove one far left instrument panel speaker
retaining screw.
(33) Remove four screws along top front edge of
instrument panel cover/pad.
(34) Remove seven lower instrument panel cover/
pad retaining screws starting from right of vehicle
and only removing these seven, not all of them.
(35) Remove six upper fence line instrument panel
retaining bolts.
(36) Roll back instrument panel just enough to
increase access to the passenger airbag retaining
bolts at the reinforcement. Lift the instrument panel
up slightly so as not to damage the air distribution to
HVAC unit seal.
(37) Disconnect the passenger airbag electrical
connector. Using a trim stick or equivalent, gently
pry electrical connector off of instrument panel rein-
forcement.
(38) Remove the two passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel cover/pad retaining screws.
(39) Remove the three passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel reinforcement retaining bolts.
(40) Pull rearward slightly on the instrument
panel cover/pad to maneuver passenger airbag out
from reinforcement and instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
DEPLOYED AIRBAG
Transfer all reusable components to the new
instrument panel.
(1) Install new Passenger Airbag into instrument
panel.
(2) Install airbag attaching bolts to the instrument
panel.
(a) Torque the two bolts at instrument panel
retainer bosses to 2.7 .5 N´m (24 5 in. lbs.).
(b) Torque the three bolts that attach the pas-
senger airbag to cross-car beam to 10 2 N´m (90
15 in. lbs.).(3) Connect yellow wire connector to passenger air-
bag and affix connector to instrument panel rein-
forcement with push pins.
(4) Install Instrument panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INSTRUMENT PANEL/INSTRUMENT PANEL
ASSEMBLY - INSTALLATION).
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEG-
ATIVE CABLE (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RE-
STRAINTS - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING).
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF
THE SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED PROP-
ERLY.
UNDEPLOYED AIRBAG
(1) Pull rearward slightly on the instrument panel
cover/pad to maneuver passenger airbag up onto
reinforcement and instrument panel.
(2) Install the three passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel reinforcement retaining bolts but leave
loose. This will help align the passenger airbag for
the cover/pad fit.
(3) Install the two passenger airbag to instrument
panel cover/pad retaining screws. Torque screws to
2.7 .5 N´m (24 5 in. lbs.).
NOTE: Insure that the instrument panel cover/pad
locator pins are indexed properly at center stack
area prior to reassembly.
(4) Tighten the three passenger airbag to instru-
ment panel reinforcement retaining bolts. Torque
bolts to 10 2 N´m (90 15 in. lbs.).
(5) Connect the passenger airbag electrical connec-
tor. Install the connector onto the instrument panel
reinforcement with the push-pin fasteners.
(6) Roll the instrument panel forward lifting
slightly so as to seat the instrument panel air distri-
bution duct on top of the HVAC unit properly to
avoid any leaks or damage to the seal.
(7) Install six upper fence line instrument panel
retaining bolts.
(8) Install three right side instrument panel A-pil-
lar retaining bolts and tighten the right instrument
panel roll down bolt. Install the smaller 10 mm bolt
first to align the instrument panel properly.
(9) Install three left side instrument panel A-pillar
retaining bolts and tighten the left instrument panel
roll down bolt. Install the smaller 10 mm bolt first to
align the instrument panel properly.
(10) Install seven lower instrument panel cover/
pad retaining screws.
(11) Install four screws along top front edge of
instrument panel cover/pad.
(12) Install one far left instrument panel speaker
retaining screw.
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PASSENGER AIRBAG (Continued)
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(4) Install turning loop to height adjuster. Torque
anchor bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
SEAT BELT HEIGHT
ADJUSTER KNOB
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage clips attaching clam shell cover to
seat belt turning loop and open cover.
(2) Using a trim tool (special tool #C-4755), gently
pry knob from seat belt height adjuster.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place seat belt height adjuster knob in position
on height adjuster.
(2) Firmly push knob on until retainers engage.
(3) Reinstall turning loop clam shell cover.
(4) Verify seat belt operation. Make sure it moves
through loop without binding.
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
OUTBOARD - FRONT
REMOVAL
(1) Open door.
(2) Move seat all the way forward.
(3) Open hood.
(4) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(5) Remove shoulder harness height adjuster knob
by pulling it straight away from adjuster.
(6) Remove cover from seat belt turning loop.
(7) Remove bolt attaching turning loop to shoulder
belt height adjuster.
(8) Remove upper B-pillar trim cover.
(9) Remove the lower seat belt anchor bolt.
(10) Remove front door sill plate.
(11) Remove sliding door sill plate.
(12) Remove lower B-pillar trim cover.
(13) Disconnect the seat belt retractor electrical
connector.
(14) Remove seat belt retractor attaching bolt.
(15) Remove the seat belt and retractor from vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
Inspect the condition of the shoulder belt and lap
belt. Replace any belt that is cut, frayed, torn, or
damaged in any way. Also, replace the shoulder belt
if the retractor is either damaged or inoperative.
(1) Place seat belt and retractor into position.
(2) Install bolt attaching seat belt retractor to
B-pillar. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).(3) Connect the seat belt retractor electrical con-
nector.
(4) Install the lower B-pillar trim cover.
(5) Install the sliding door sill plate.
(6) Install the front door sill plate.
(7) Install the lower seat belt anchor bolt. Torque
bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install the upper B-pillar trim cover.
(9) Install the bolt attaching turning loop to shoul-
der belt height adjuster. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft.
lbs.).
(10) Install the cover to the seat belt turning loop.
(11) Install the shoulder harness height adjuster
knob by pushing it straight onto the adjuster.
(12) Connect the battery negative cable.
(13) Verify vehicle and system operation.
(14) Move seat back to approximate customer posi-
tion.
(15) Close hood and door.
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
FIRST ROW - OUTBOARD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove first and second row seats.
(2) Remove first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(3) Remove first row seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt.
(4) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(5) Remove upper liftgate trim.
(6) Remove second seat lower anchor bolt.
(7) Remove second seat upper turning loop anchor
bolt.
(8) Remove D-pillar trim cover.
(9) Disconnect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(10) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(11) Remove quarter trim panel screws.
(12) Remove quarter trim panel.
(13) Remove first row seat belt and retractor
retaining bolt.
(14) Remove first row seat belt and retractor from
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install first row seat belt and retractor. Torque
bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install quarter trim panel.
(3) Install quarter trim panel screws.
(4) Install quarter trim bolster.
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(5) Connect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(6) Install D-pillar trim cover.
(7) Install second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install second seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install upper liftgate trim.
(10) Install liftgate sill plate.
(11) Install first row seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(12) Install first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install first and second row seats.
SEAT BELT BUCKLE - SECOND
ROW - THREE PASSENGER
BENCH
REMOVAL
(1) Remove bolt attaching seat belt buckle to seat
rear frame rail (Fig. 9).
(2) Remove seat belt buckle from seat.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place seat belt buckle in position on seat.
(2) Install bolt to attach seat belt buckle to seat
rear frame rail. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39 N´m
(29 ft. lbs.) torque.
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
SECOND ROW - RIGHT
OUTBOARD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove first and second row seats.
(2) Remove first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(3) Remove first row seat belt upper anchor bolt.
(4) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(5) Remove upper liftgate trim.
(6) Remove second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(7) Remove second seat belt upper anchor bolt.
(8) Remove D-pillar trim cover.
(9) Disconnect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(10) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(11) Remove quarter trim panel screws.
(12) Remove quarter trim panel.
(13) Remove retractor retaining bolt.
(14) Remove second row seat belt and retractor.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install second row seat belt and retractor.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install quarter trim panel.
(3) Install quarter trim panel screws.
(4) Install quarter trim bolster.
(5) Connect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(6) Install D-pillar trim cover.
(7) Install second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install second seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install upper liftgate trim.
(10) Install liftgate sill plate.
(11) Install first row seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(12) Install first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install first and second row seats.
Fig. 9 SEAT BELT BUCKLE - SECOND ROW -
THREE PASSENGER BENCH
1 - ANCHOR BOLT
2 - SEAT BELTS
3 - ANCHOR
4 - RISER
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SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
SECOND ROW - RIGHT OUTBOARD
WITH REAR HVAC - LWB
REMOVAL
(1) Remove first and second row seats.
(2) Remove first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(3) Remove first row seat belt upper anchor bolt.
(4) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(5) Remove upper liftgate trim.
(6) Remove second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(7) Remove second seat belt upper anchor bolt.
(8) Remove D-pillar trim cover.
(9) Disconnect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(10) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(11) Remove quarter trim panel screws.
(12) Remove quarter trim panel.
(13) Loosen HVAC unit enough to gain access to
seat belt retractor fasteners.
(a) Remove bracket around HVAC unit (Fig. 10).
(b) Remove air duct (Fig. 11).
(c) Remove fasteners attaching HVAC unit to
inner quarter panel (Fig. 12).
(d) Gently pry out on rear HVAC unit to gain
access to the seat belt and retractor.
(14) Remove bolts attaching seat belt guide loop to
inner quarter panel.
(15) Pull outward on HVAC unit and remove bolt
attaching retractor to inner quarter panel.
(16) Remove second row seat belt and retractor
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position second row seat belt and retractor to
vehicle.
(2) Pull outward on HVAC unit and install bolt
attaching retractor to inner quarter panel. Torque
bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install bolts attaching seat belt guide loop to
inner quarter panel.
(4) Install fasteners attaching HVAC unit to inner
quarter panel.
(5) Install air duct.
(6) Install trim panel retaining bracket around
HVAC unit.
(7) Install quarter trim panel.
(8) Install quarter trim panel screws.
(9) Install quarter trim bolster.
Fig. 10 TRIM PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET
1 - TRIM PANEL MOUNTING BRACKET
Fig. 11 LOWER HEATER DUCT
1 - LOWER HEAT DUCT MOUNTING
Fig. 12 REAR HVAC MOUNTING
1 - REAR HVAC MODULE MOUNTING
2 - REAR EVAPORATOR LOWER HOUSING
3 - REAR EVAPORATOR UPPER HOUSING
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(10) Connect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(11) Install D-pillar trim cover.
(12) Install second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install second seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(14) Install upper liftgate trim.
(15) Install liftgate sill plate.
(16) Install first row seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(17) Install first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(18) Install first and second row seats.
SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR -
SECOND ROW - LEFT
OUTBOARD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove first and second row seats.
(2) Remove first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(3) Remove first row seat belt upper anchor bolt.
(4) Remove liftgate sill plate.
(5) Remove upper liftgate trim.
(6) Remove second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
(7) Remove second seat belt upper anchor bolt.
(8) Remove D-pillar trim cover.
(9) Disconnect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover and
the right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(10) Remove quarter trim bolster.
(11) Remove quarter trim panel screws.
(12) Remove quarter trim panel.
(13) Remove retractor retaining bolt.
(14) Remove second row seat belt and retractor
from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install second row seat belt and retractor.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(2) Install quarter trim panel.
(3) Install quarter trim panel screws.
(4) Install quarter trim bolster.
(5) Connect speaker connector. The left side has
the speaker mounted in the D-pillar trim cover andthe right side will have the speaker mounted in the
rear of the quarter trim panel, but the connector is
accessible from the rear after the D-pillar trim is
removed.
(6) Install D-pillar trim cover.
(7) Install second seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install second seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(9) Install upper liftgate trim.
(10) Install liftgate sill plate.
(11) Install first row seat belt upper turning loop
anchor bolt. Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(12) Install first row seat belt lower anchor bolt.
Torque bolt to 39 N´m (29 ft. lbs.).
(13) Install first and second row seats.
SEAT BELT TENSIONER
DESCRIPTION
The seat belt system incorporates Seat Belt Ten-
sioners. The tensioner is designed to hold the occu-
pant in their respective seat by retracting the seat
belt up to four inches. They are integral to the front
seat belt buckles and cannot be serviced. If found
defective they must be replaced. After an airbag
deployment, the tensioner must be replaced.
OPERATION
At the onset of an impact event, each tensioner
uses a pyrotechnic device which is triggered simulta-
neously with the airbags to rapidly retract the seat
belts. With the slack removed, the occupant's forward
motion in an impact will be reduced as will the like-
lihood of contacting interior components. After an
impact that deploys the airbags, the seat belt ten-
sioner assembly must be replaced.
The Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) monitors
the seat belt tensioner circuit resistance and reports
active and stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's) if
any problem is found.
Once a vehicle has been in an accident, the ten-
sioner must be replaced along with any deployed air-
bags and broken or damaged parts. Refer to the
proper Body Diagnostic Procedures manual for diag-
nosis and testing.
WARNING: WHEN THE FRONT AIRBAG IS
DEPLOYED, THE TENSIONER WILL HAVE
DEPLOYED ALSO AND SHOULD BE REPLACED.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OCCUPANT
PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
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POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION
Accessory power outlets are standard equipment on
this model. Two power outlets are installed in the
instrument panel center lower bezel, which is located
near the bottom of the instrument panel center stack
area. Two additional power outlets are also incorpo-
rated into the vehicle, one on the left rear C-pillar
trim and the other in the center console, if equipped.
The power outlets bases are secured by a snap fit in
the appropriate bezels. A hinged plug flips closed to
conceal and protect the power outlet base when the
power outlet is not being used.
The power outlet receptacle unit and the power
outlet plugs are each available for service replace-
ment.
OPERATION
The power outlet base or receptacle shell is con-
nected to ground, and an insulated contact in the
bottom of the shell is connected to battery current.
The power outlet on the instrument panel marked
with a battery receives battery voltage from a fuse in
the Integrated Power Module (IPM) at all times. The
other power outlet on the instrument panel marked
with a key receives battery voltage only when the
key is in the on position.
The power outlet located in the center console
receives battery voltage all the time when positioned
between thefront seatsand key-on voltage when
positioned between therear seats. The power outlet
located on the C-pillar receives battery voltage only
when the key is in the on position.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING - POWER OUTLET
For complete circuit diagrams, refer toCigar
Lighter/Power Outletin Wiring Diagrams.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPT-
ING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN,
SEAT OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAG-
NOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE
PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCI-
DENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the Integrated
Power Module (IPM). If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK,
repair the shorted circuit or component as required
and replace the faulty fuse.
(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse
in the IPM. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the
open fused B(+) circuit to the IPM fuse as required.
(3) Open the power outlet door. Check for continu-
ity between the inside circumference of the power
outlet receptacle and a good ground. There should be
continuity. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, go to Step
5.
(4) Check for battery voltage at the insulated con-
tact located at the back of the power outlet recepta-
cle. If not OK, go to Step 5.
(5) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable. Remove the appropriate bezel. Check for conti-
nuity between the ground circuit cavity of the power
outlet wire harness connector and a good ground.
There should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 6. If not
OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground as
required.
(6) Connect the battery negative cable. Check for
battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the
power outlet wire harness connector. If OK, replace
the faulty power outlet receptacle. If not OK, repair
the open fused B(+) circuit to the IPM fuse as
required.
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AIR CLEANER ELEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Unsnap 2 clips.
(2) Lift cover and pull toward the engine and
remove cover tabs from air box.
(3) Lift cover and remove the element (Fig. 11).
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the air filter element into air box (Fig.
11).
(2) Move cover so that the tabs insert into the air
box.
(3) Push cover down and snap the 2 clips.
AIR CLEANER HOUSING
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor
(Fig. 12).
(3) Remove the inlet hose to throttle body (Fig. 11).
(4) Remove the bolt for air box at upper radiator
cross member.
(5) Pull air box up and off over the single locating
pin.
(6) Remove air box from vehicle
INSTALLATION
(1) Install air box into vehicle and onto the locat-
ing pin.(2) Install bolt to hold air box to the upper radia-
tor cross member.
(3) Install the inlet hose to the throttle body.
(4) Connect the inlet air temperature sensor (Fig.
12).
(5) Connect the negative battery cable.
CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION
The cross flow designed, aluminum cylinder head
contains dual over-head camshafts with four valves
per cylinder (Fig. 13). The valves are arranged in two
in-line banks. The intake valves face toward the
front of the vehicle. The exhaust valves face the dash
panel. The cylinder head incorporates powdered
metal valve guides and seats. The cylinder head is
sealed to the block using a multi-layer steel head
gasket and retaining bolts.
Integral oil galleries provide lubrication passages
to the hydraulic lash adjusters, camshafts, and valve
mechanisms.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐCYLINDER HEAD
GASKET
A cylinder head gasket leak can be located between
adjacent cylinders or between a cylinder and the
adjacent water jacket.
Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between adjacent cylinders are:
²Loss of engine power
²Engine misfiring
²Poor fuel economy
Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between a cylinder and an adjacent water
jacket are:
²Engine overheating
²Loss of coolant
Fig. 11 AIR BOX COVER
Fig. 12 IAT SENSOR 2.4L
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(6) If the PCV valve was removed, apply Mopart
Thread Sealant with Teflon to threads and install
valve to cylinder head cover. Tighten PCV valve to 8
N´m (70 in. lbs.).
(7) Connect PCV and make-up air hoses to cylin-
der head cover.
(8) Install upper intake manifold. (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/MANIFOLDS/INTAKE MANIFOLD -
INSTALLATION)
INTAKE/EXHAUST VALVES &
SEATS
DESCRIPTION
The valves are made of heat resistant steel. They
have chrome plated stems to prevent scuffing. Viton
rubber valve stem seals are integral with the spring
seats. The valves have three-bead lock keepers to
retain springs and to promote valve rotation.
CLEANING
(1) Clean all valves thoroughly and discard
burned, warped and cracked valves.
VALVE SPRINGS & SEALS
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD ON
(1) Remove cylinder head cover (Refer to 9 -
ENGINE/CYLINDER HEAD/CYLINDER HEAD
COVER(S) - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove camshafts (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/CAMSHAFT(S) - REMOVAL).
(3) Rotate crankshaft until piston is at TDC on
compression.
(4) With air hose attached to adapter tool installed
in spark plug hole, apply 90-120 psi air pressure.(5) Using Special Tool MD-998772-A with adapter
6779 (Fig. 33), compress valve springs and remove
valve locks.
(6) Remove valve spring(s).
(7) Remove valve stem seal(s) by a using valve
stem seal tool (Fig. 35).
REMOVAL - CYLINDER HEAD OFF
(1) With cylinder head removed from cylinder
block, compress valve springs using a universal valve
spring compressor.
(2) Remove valve retaining locks, valve spring
retainers, valve stem seals and valve springs.
(3) Before removing valves,remove any burrs
from valve stem lock grooves to prevent dam-
age to the valve guides.Identify valves, locks and
retainers to insure installation in original location.
(4) Inspect the valves. (Refer to 9 - ENGINE/CYL-
INDER HEAD/VALVE SPRINGS - INSPECTION)
INSPECTION
(1) Whenever valves have been removed for inspec-
tion, reconditioning or replacement, valve springs
should be tested for correct tension. Discard the
springs that do not meet specifications. The following
specifications apply to both intake and exhaust
valves springs:
²Valve Closed Nominal TensionÐ76 lbs. @ 38.0
mm (1.50 in.)
²Valve Open Nominal TensionÐ136 lbs. @ 29.75
mm (1.17 in.)
(2) Inspect each valve spring for squareness with a
steel square and surface plate, test springs from both
ends. If the spring is more than 1.5 mm (1/16 inch)
out of square, install a new spring.
Fig. 32 Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Sequence
(Typical Cover Shown)
Fig. 33 Valve Spring - Removal/Installation
1 - VALVE SPRING COMPRESSOR MD 998772A
2 - AIR HOSE
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AIR CLEANER HOUSING
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect the negative battery cable.
(2) Disconnect the inlet air temperature sensor
(Fig. 16).
(3) Remove the inlet hose to throttle body.
(4) Remove the bolt for air box at upper radiator
cross member.
(5) Pull air box up and off over the single locating
pin.
(6) Remove air box from vehicle
INSTALLATION
(1) Install air box into vehicle and onto the locat-
ing pin.
(2) Install bolt to hold air box to the upper radia-
tor cross member.
(3) Install the inlet hose to the throttle body.
(4) Connect the inlet air temperature sensor (Fig.
16).
(5) Connect the negative battery cable.
CYLINDER HEAD
DESCRIPTION
The aluminum cylinder heads (Fig. 17) are
designed to create high flow combustion chambers to
improve performance, while minimizing the change
to the burn rate in the chamber. The cylinder head
incorporates the combustion chamber. Two valves
per-cylinder are used with inserted valve seats and
guides. A multi-layer steel (MLS) type gasket is used
between the cylinder head and engine block.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGÐCYLINDER HEAD
GASKET
A cylinder head gasket leak can be located between
adjacent cylinders or between a cylinder and the
adjacent water jacket.
Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between adjacent cylinders are:
²Loss of engine power
²Engine misfiring
²Poor fuel economy
Possible indications of the cylinder head gasket
leaking between a cylinder and an adjacent water
jacket are:
²Engine overheating
²Loss of coolant
²Excessive steam (white smoke) emitting from
exhaust
²Coolant foaming
CYLINDER-TO-CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST
To determine if an engine cylinder head gasket is
leaking between adjacent cylinders, follow the proce-
dures in Cylinder Compression Pressure Test (Refer
to 9 - ENGINE - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING). An
engine cylinder head gasket leaking between adja-
cent cylinders will result in approximately a 50±70%
reduction in compression pressure.
CYLINDER-TO-WATER JACKET LEAKAGE TEST
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN THE
ENGINE IS OPERATING WITH COOLANT PRES-
SURE CAP REMOVED.
VISUAL TEST METHOD
With the engine cool, remove the coolant pressure
cap. Start the engine and allow it to warm up until
thermostat opens.
If a large combustion/compression pressure leak
exists, bubbles will be visible in the coolant.
COOLING SYSTEM TESTER METHOD
WARNING: WITH COOLING SYSTEM TESTER IN
PLACE, PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP FAST. EXCES-
SIVE PRESSURE BUILT UP, BY CONTINUOUS
ENGINE OPERATION, MUST BE RELEASED TO A
SAFE PRESSURE POINT. NEVER PERMIT PRES-
SURE TO EXCEED 138 kPa (20 psi).
Install Cooling System Tester 7700 or equivalent to
pressure cap neck. Start the engine and observe the
tester's pressure gauge. If gauge pulsates with every
power stroke of a cylinder a combustion pressure
leak is evident.
Fig. 16 Inlet Air Temperature Sensor
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