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1996 Dodge Avenger CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Dodge REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> DaimlerChrysler -> Disarming -> 1990-97 -> 1994-96 Cherokee -> 1998-2004 -> Except 1994-96 Cherokee -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2.0 L4 GAS
Passenger Cars
1990-97
It may be required to access and record all Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) prior to disarming the air bag system.
- Place ignition switch in Lock position.
- Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable.
- Wait at least two minutes after disconnecting battery ground cable before doing any further work on vehicle. The air bag system is designed to retain enough voltage to deploy air bags for a short time even after battery has been disconnected.
1998-2004
It may be required to access and rec...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Type 6-Anti-Lock Braking System -> System Service -> ABS ECU -> Avenger, Sebring & Talon -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Summit -> Wheel Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for brake bleeding procedures.
Component Replacement
Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU)
The hydraulic unit must not be disassembled, its nuts and bolts must not be loosened. Do not drop or subject the hydraulic unit to any impact shocks. Do not turn hydraulic unit upside down or lay unit on its side.
Avenger, Sebring & Talon
- Drain brake fluid from fluid reservoir.
- Remove lefthand fender inner splash shield.
- Remove lefthand headlamp assembly.
- On models less turbo, remove air cleaner assembly, ECM and relay box bracket.
- On models with turbo, remo...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
DaimlerChrysler/AMC/Eagle Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1981-06 Front Wheel Drive Models Except Champ & Colt -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Avenger 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2.5 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove driveshaft nut, Fig. .
- Disconnect tie rod end.
- Disconnect stabilizer link.
- Remove damper fork.
- Disconnect lateral lower arm.
- Disconnect compression lower arm.
- Remove harness clip.
- Remove driveshaft to transaxle bolt.
- Tap center bearing bracket lightly with plastic hammer to remove drive shaft and inner shaft from transaxle.
- Insert p...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove pump cover and air conditioning compressor drive belt.
- Remove power steering pump and alternator drive belt.
- Remove intake manifold plenum.
- Remove alternator bracket.
- Remove intake manifold plenum stay.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connector.
- Remove alternator from vehicle.
- Remove tensioner pulley, then bracket.
- Remove alternator bracket.
- Rev...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Cars -> Low Coolant Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2.0 L4 GAS
The Low Coolant warning lamp should light whenever coolant level in the coolant reservoir is ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Avenger 2.0 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe assembly using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater pipe assembly.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Avenger ES 2.5 V6 GAS
- To remove or install air conditioning compressor and alternator drive belt, loosen idler pulley lock bolt, then turn adjusting screw to move idler pulley.
- T...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Dodge Avenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Dodge Avenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Dodge Avenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Dodge Avenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Dodge Avenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Dodge Avenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Dodge Avenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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