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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> PT Cruiser -> Condenser, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Remove battery support strut.
- Remove refrigerant lines from condenser.
- Remove upper radiator mounts.
- Remov...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Drum Brakes -> DaimlerChrysler -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
Brake Drums
Any time the brake drums are removed for brake service, the braking surface diameter should be inspected with a suitable brake drum micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If the braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If the braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced. Minor sc...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2007 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
Remove
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Place transaxle in gated park.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove cotter pin, nut lock, spring washer and hub nut from end of outer C/V joint stub axle.
- On models equipped with ABS, disconnect front wheel speed sensor and secure harness out of the way.
- Remove nut and bolt retaining ball joint stud into steering knuckle.
- Separate ball joint stud from steering knuckle by prying down on lower control arm. Use caution when separating ball joint stud from steering knuckle, so ball joint seal does not get damaged.
- Rem...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.4 L4 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
The cap used on this valve stem contains an O-ring seal to prevent contamination and moisture from entering the valve stem. Retain this valve stem cap for reuse. Do not substitute a regular valve stem cap in its place.
The valve stem used on this vehicle is made of aluminum and the core is nickel plated brass. The original valve stem core must be reinstalled and not substituted with a valve stem core made of a different material. This is required to prevent corrosion in the valve stem caused by the different metals.
Removal
- Loosen the wheel lug nuts.
- Raise...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner box cover.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine structural collar.
- Disconnect starter motor wiring.
- Remove starter motor moun...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2002-09 PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the passenger side cowl grille screen.
- Remove the three windshield washer reservoir to body attaching screws, then position the reservoir out of the way.
- Lift the cabin air filter eleme...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 6-12 seconds as a bulb inspection. If the lamp is illuminated with the engine running, the vehicle is usually drivable but the electronic throttle system must be diagnosed and servic...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
Lower
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water inlet tube.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water inlet tube and from vehicl...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator Belt -> Power Steering Belt & A/C Compressor Belt
Vehicle: 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS
Power Steering Belt & A/C Compressor Belt
- Remove right front splash shield.
- Release tension by rotating tensioner clockwise until belt can be removed from power steering pump pulley.
- Remove drive belt.
- Reverse procedur...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Seat Belt Pretensioner Diagram for 2003 Chrysler PT Cruiser Turbo 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Brake Components Diagram for 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser Street Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Chrysler PT Cruiser cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION - REVISED Vehicle: 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION Vehicle: 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chrysler PT Cruiser AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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 Chrysler PT Cruiser 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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