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Introduction
Lubrication & Maintenance
Suspension
Differential & Driveline
Vehicle Quick Reference
Brakes
Cooling
Audio/Video
Chime/Buzzer
Clock
Electronic Control Modules
Engine Systems
Heated Systems
Horn
Ignition Control
Instrument Cluster
Lamps
Message Systems
Power Systems
Restraints
Speed Control
Vehicle Theft Security
Wipers/Washers
Navigation/Telecommunication
Wiring
Engine
Exhaust System
Frame & Bumpers
Fuel System
Steering
Automatic Transmission
Tires/Wheels
Body
Heating & Air Conditioning
Emissions Control
Component and System Index
DTC Index
Service Manual Comment Forms (Rear of Manual)
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION .................................2
FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION .................................5
FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION ...............................7
DESCRIPTION ...............................7
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION .................................8
MANUFACTURE PLATE
DESCRIPTION .................................9
METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION................................10
TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION................................12
VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION................................13
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION................................14
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION................................17
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BODY CODE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
LOCATION AND DECODING
The Body Code Plate is located in the engine compartment on the front right side shock tower mounting
front panel.
BODY CODE PLATE
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 3
There are seven lines of information on the body code
plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define service information. Information reads from left to right,
starting with line 3 in the center of the plate to line 1
at the bottom of the plate.
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Paint procedure
DIGIT 4
Open Space
1 - PRIMARY PAINT
2 - SECONDARY PAINT
3-VINYLROOF
4 - VEHICLE ORDER NUMBER
5 - CAR LINE SHELL
6 - PAINT PROCEDURE
7-ENGINE
8-TRIM
9 - TRANSMISSION
10 - MARKET
11 - VIN
DIGITS 5 THROUGH 7
Primary Paint
DIGIT 8 AND 9
Open Space
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DIGITS 10 THROUGH 12
Secondary Paint
DIGIT 13 AND 14
Open Space
DIGITS 15 THROUGH 18
Interior Trim Code
DIGIT 19
Open Space
DIGITS 20, 21, AND 22
Engine Code
EER = 2.7 L, V-6 Cylinder, 24 Valve, DOHC, Gasoline, Aluminum Block (MPI)
EGG = 3.5 L, V -6 Cylinder, 24 Valve, High Output, Gasoline, Aluminum Block (MPI)
ESF = 6.1 L, V-8 Cylinder, HEMI, Gasoline (SMPI)
EZB=5.7L,V-8Cylinder,HEMI,Multi-Displacement, Gasoline,
DIGIT 23
Open Space
BODY CODE PLATE – LINE 2
DIGITS 1 THROUGH 12
Vehicle Order Number
DIGITS 13, THROUGH 15
Vinyl Roof Code
DIGITS 16 AND 17
Open space
DIGITS 18 AND 19
Vehicle Shell Line
LX
DIGITS 20
Carline
C = Chrysler
D = Dodge
DIGIT 21
Price Class
E = Economy
H = High Line
L=LowLine
M = Medium
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P=Premium
S=Sport
X=Special
DIGITS 22 AND 23
Body Type
48 = Four Door Sedan Tall
49 =Hatchback Tall
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 1
DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3
Transmission Codes
DG6 = 4-Speed Electronic Automatic Transmission
DGJ = 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
DIGIT 4
Open Space
DIGIT 5
Market Code
C = Canada
B=International
M = Mexico
U = United States
DIGIT 6
Open Space
DIGITS 7 THROUGH 23
Vehicle Identification Number
(Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFORMATION/VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER - DESCRIPTION)
for proper breakdown of VIN code.
IF TWO BODY CODE PLATES ARE REQUIRED
The last code shown on either plate will be followed by END. When two plates are required, the last code space on
the first plate will indicate (CTD)
When a second plate is required, the first four spaces of each line will not be used due to overlap of the plates.
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FASTENER IDENTIFICATION
DESCRIPTION
The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2 to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater the bolt
strength. Identification is determined by the line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual bolt strength grade
corresponds to the number of line marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt strength classes are 9.8 and
10.9. The metric strength class identification number is imprinted on the head of the bolt. The higher the class
number, the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the nut
face. Refer to the Fastener Identification and Fastener Strength Charts.
Bolt Markings and Torques - Metric
Bolt Markings 8.8/8.9 10.9 12.9
Bolt Dia. N·m Ft. Lbs. N·m Ft. Lbs. N·m Ft. Lbs.
6 12105*14120*16 12
825250*32233828
10 54 40 60 45 74 55
12 95 70 108 80 135 100
14 155 115 175 130 216 160
16 243 180 324 210 324 240
* Inch Lbs.
Bolt Markings and Torques - U. S. Customary
Bolt Markings Grade 5 Grade 8
Bolt Dia. N·m Ft. Lbs N·m Ft. Lbs
1/4 - 20 10 95* 14 125*
1/4 - 28 10 95* 17 150*
5/16 - 18 22 200* 30 270*
5/16 - 24 26 240* 33 300*
3/8 - 16 40 30 55 40
3/8 - 24 47 35 60 45
7/16 - 14 68 50 88 65
7/16 - 20 74 55 95 70
1/2 - 13 101 75 135 100
1/2 -20 11 5 85 150 110
9/16 - 12 135 105 182 135
9/16 - 18 155 115 202 150
5/8 - 11 202 150 263 195
5/8 - 18 215 160 284 210
3/4 - 10 230 170 297 220
3/4 - 16 236 175 304 225
7/8 - 14 405 300 540 400
* Inch Lbs.
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FASTENER USAGE
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION
WARNING: Use of an incorrect fastener may result in component damage or personal injury.
Fasteners and torque specifications references in this Service Manual are identified in metric and SAE format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.) for reassem-
bly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a fastener of equivalent specification must be used.
DESCRIPTION
Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using a Helicoil . Follow the vehicle or Helicoil recommendations for
application and repair procedures.
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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
DESCRIPTION
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following International Control and Display Symbols Chart are used to identify
various instrument controls. The symbols correspond to the controls and displays that are located on the instrument
panel.
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MANUFACTURE PLATE
DESCRIPTION
The Manufacturer Plate is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side rear corner of the
hood. The plate contains five lines of information:
1. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
2. Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
3. Gross Train Mass (GTM)
4. Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
5. Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)
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METRIC SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
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The metric system is based on quantities of one, ten, one hundred, one thousand and one million.
The following chart will assist in converting metric units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise versa.
CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES
MULTIPLY BY TO GET MULTIPLY BY TO GET
in-lbs x
0.11298
ft-lbs x
1.3558
Inches Hg (60° F) x 3.377 = Kilopascals (kPa) kPa x
psi x 6.895 = Kilopascals (kPa) kPa x 0.145 = psi
Inches x 25.4 = Millimeters (mm) mm x
Feet x
0.3048
Yards x
0.9144
mph x
1.6093
Feet/Sec x
0.3048
mph x
0.4470
Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) x
0.27778
= Newton Meters
(N·m)
= Newton Meters
(N·m)
= Meters (M) M x 3.281 = Feet
= Meters M x
= Kilometers/Hr.
(Km/h)
= Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 3.281 = Feet/Sec
= Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 2.237 = mph
= Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 3.600 Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h)
N·m x 8.851 = in-lbs
N·m x
0.7376
0.2961
0.03937
1.0936
Km/h x
0.6214
=ft-lbs
= Inches Hg
= Inches
= Yards
=mph
COMMON METRIC EQUIVALENTS
1 inch = 25 Millimeters 1 Cubic Inch = 16 Cubic Centimeters
1 Foot = 0.3 Meter 1 Cubic Foot = 0.03 Cubic Meter
1 Yard = 0.9 Meter 1 Cubic Yard = 0.8 Cubic Meter
1 Mile = 1.6 Kilometers
Refer to the Metric Conversion Chart to convert torque values listed in metric Newton- meters (N·m). Also, use the
chart to convert between millimeters (mm) and inches (in.).
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TORQUE REFERENCES
DESCRIPTION
Individual Torque Charts appear within many or the Groups. Refer to the Standard Torque Specifications Chart for
torque references not listed in the individual torque charts.
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VECI LABEL
DESCRIPTION
All vehicles are equipped with a combined VECI label. This label is located in the engine compartment.
The VECI label contains the following:
Engine family and displacement
Evaporative family
Emission control system schematic
Certification application
Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)
Idle speeds (if adjustable)
Spark plug and gap
The label also contains an engine vacuum schematic. There are unique labels for vehicles built for sale in the state
of California and the country of Canada. Canadian labels are written in both the English and French languages.
These labels are permanently attached and cannot be removed without defacing information and destroying label.
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
DESCRIPTION
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is
attached to the top left side of the instrument panel.
The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding chart to
determine the identification of a vehicle.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud
the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit
at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and
government agencies to verify the authenticity of the
vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use
the check digit is not released to the general public.
VIN DECODING INFORMATION
POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
1 Country of Origin
2Make
3 Vehicle Type
1 = Manufactured by
DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc.
A = Chrysler (Hatchback)
B = Dodge (Sedan)
C = Chrysler (Sedan)
D = Dodge (Hatchback)
3 = Passenger Car
4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
Without Side Air Bags Sales Code
(CGS) (Hatchback)
8 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
With Side Air Bags Sales Code
(CGS) (Hatchback)
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POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
H = Restraint System Air bags
Front Next Generation Multi-Stage
Sales Code (CG1) Witht Side Air
Bags Sales Code (CGS)
J = Restraint System Air Bags Front
Next Generation Multi Stage Sales
Code (CG1) Without Side Air Bags
Sales Code (CGS)
K = Restraint System Advanced
Multistages Front Air Bags Sales
Restraint System
4
Code (CG3) With Side Air Bags
Sales Code (CGS)
L = Restraint System Advanced
Multistage Front Air Bags Sales
Code (CG3) With Side Air Bags
Sales Code (CGS)
4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
Without Side Air Bags Sales Code
(CGS) (Hatchback)
8= Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle
With Side Air Bags Sales Code
(CGS) (Hatchback)
5 Vehicle Line
6Series
E = 3001- 4000 lbs. (1361- 1814)
KG (Hatchback)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
F = 4001- 5000 lbs. (1815 - 2267)
KG (Hatchback)
A = 300 / 300C / SRT-8/ Charger
(RWD) (LWD)
K = 300 / 300C (AWD) (LWD)
R = 300C/ SRT-8 (RWD) (RHD)
V = 300 Touring / Magnum (RWD)
Z = 300 Touring Magnum (AWD)
4-HHighLine
5=PPremium
6=SSport
7=XSpecial
B = 4 Speed Automatic, Sales
Code (DG6)
B = 4 Speed Automatic VLP, Sales
Code (DGV)
E = 5 Speed Automatic, Sales
Code (DGJ)
7 Body Style
3 = 4 Door Sedan Tall
7 = Hatchback Tall
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POSITION INTERPRETATION CODE = DESCRIPTION
8 Engine
9 Check Digit 0 through 9 or X
D = 3.0L V-6 cyl. Turbo Diesel
Sales Code (EXL)
G = 3.5L V-6 cyl. High Output 24
Valve MPI Gasoline Sales Code
(EGG)
H = 5.7L V-8 cyl. HEMI Multiple
Displacement Gasoline Sales Code
(EZB)
M = 3.0L V6 CYL 24 Valve Turbo
Diesel Sales Code (EXL)
(Hatchback)
R = 2.7L V6 Cyl. 24V DOHC
Gasoline(MPI)SalesCode(EER)
T = 2.7L V6 CYL 24 ValveDOHC
Gasoline MPI Sales Code (EER)
(Hatchback)
V = 3.5l V6 CYL 24 Valve High
Output Gasoline, Sales Code (EZB)
(Hatchback)
W= 6.1L V8 CYL SRT HEMI
Gasoline SMPI, Sales Code (ESF)
2 = 5.7L V8 CYL HEMI Multiple
Displacement Gasoline Sales Code
(EZB)(Hatchback)
3=6.1LV8CYLSRTHEMI
Gasoline SMPI, Sales Code (ESF)
(Hatchback)
10 Model Year 6 = 2006
11 Assembly Plant H = Brampton Assembly
12 Through 17 Vehicle Build Sequence
Six Digit Number Assigned By
Assembly Plant
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VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
DESCRIPTION
A vehicle certification label is attached to every
DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal
Motor Vehicle Standards. The label also lists:
Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross
front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR’s) are
based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold
tire inflation pressure.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
Type of vehicle.
Type of rear wheels.
Bar code.
Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
Paint and Trim codes.
Country of origin.
The label is located on the driver-side door shut-face.
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