GROUP TAB LOCATOR Introduction 0 Lubrication & Maintenance 2 Suspension 3 Differential & Driveline 4 Vehicle Quick Reference 5 Brakes 6 Clutch 7 Cooling 8A Audio/Video 8B Chime/Buzzer 8E Electronic Control Modules 8F Engine Systems 8G Heated Systems 8H Horn 8I Ignition Control 8J Instrument Cluster 8L Lamps 8M Message Systems 8N Power Systems 8O Restraints 8P Speed Control 8Q Vehicle Theft Security 8R Wipers/Washers 8T Navigation/Telecommunication 8W Wiring 9 Engine 11 Exhaust System 13 Frame & Bumpers 14 Fuel System 19 Steering 21 Transmission and Transfer Case 22 Tires/Wheels 23 Body 24 Heating & Air Conditioning 25 Emissions Control Component and System Index DTC Index Service Manual Comment Forms (Rear of Manual)
BODY CODE PLATE DESCRIPTION The Body Code Plate is located in the engine compartment on the plenum behind the right side strut tower. There are seven lines of information on the body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define service informa- tion. 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. BODY CODE PLATE LINE 2 DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3 Paint procedure DIGIT 4 Open Space DIGITS 5 THROUGH 7 Primary paint (Refer to 23 - BODY/PAINT - SPECIFICATIONS) for Body Color Codes. DIGIT 8 AND 9 Open Space 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 • EJD = 1.6L Four Cylinder 16 Valves SOHC Gasoline • ECC = 2.0L Four Cylinder 16 Valves DOHC Gasoline • EDJ = 2.2L Four Cylinder Turbo Diesel Engine • EDZ = 2.4L Four Cylinder 16 Valves DOHC Gasoline • EDV = 2.4L Four Cylinder 16 Valves DOHC H.O. Turbo Gasoline DIGIT 23 Open Space 2 INTRODUCTION PM
BODY CODE PLATE LINE 1 DIGITS 1, 2, AND 3 Transaxle Codes • DGL = 41TE 4-Speed Electronic Automatic Transaxle • DD5 = NV T350 5-Speed Manual Transaxle • DDD = GETRAG 288 5-Speed Manual Transaxle 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. PM INTRODUCTION 3
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 8.9 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 12 105* 14 120* 16 12 8 25 250* 32 23 38 28 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 -20 115 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. 4 INTRODUCTION PM
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FASTENER USAGE DESCRIPTION FASTENER USAGE 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. THREADED HOLE REPAIR Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using a HelicoilT. Follow the vehicle or HelicoilT recommendations for application and repair procedures. 6 INTRODUCTION PM
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. PM INTRODUCTION 7
METRIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 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. 8 INTRODUCTION PM
CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES MULTIPLY BY TO GET MULTIPLY BY TO GET in-lbs x 0.11298 = Newton Meters (N·m) N·m x 8.851 = in-lbs ft-lbs x 1.3558 = Newton Meters (N·m) N·m x 0.7376 = ft-lbs Inches Hg (60° F) x 3.377 = Kilopascals (kPa) kPa x 0.2961 = Inches Hg psi x 6.895 = Kilopascals (kPa) kPa x 0.145 = psi Inches x 25.4 = Millimeters (mm) mm x 0.03937 = Inches Feet x 0.3048 = Meters (M) M x 3.281 = Feet Yards x 0.9144 = Meters M x 1.0936 = Yards mph x 1.6093 = Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) Km/h x 0.6214 = mph Feet/Sec x 0.3048 = Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 3.281 = Feet/Sec mph x 0.4470 = Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 2.237 = mph Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) x 0.27778 = Meters/Sec (M/S) M/S x 3.600 Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) 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.). PM INTRODUCTION 9
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