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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> Dodge Stealth, Dodge & Plymouth Colt & Colt Vista, Eagle Summit, Summit Wagon & Talon & Plymouth Laser
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt 1.5 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, CHRYSLER CORP. -> HYDRAULIC TUBING SERVICE -> DOUBLE FLARE/INVERTED SEAT
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt GL 1.5 L4 GAS

Never use copper tubing as a replacement for steel tubing. Copper tubing is subject to fatigue cracking and corrosion which could result in brake system failure.

Steel tubing is used to transfer hydraulic pressure to the brakes. All fittings, tubing and hose should be inspected for rust, damage or defective flared seats. The tubing is equipped with a double flare/inverted seat or I.S.O. flare to insure more positive seating in the fitting.

DOUBLE FLARE/INVERTED SEAT

  • Using the tool shown inFig. or equivalent, cut off the damaged seat or damaged tubing.
  • Ream out any burrs or...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler/AMC/Eagle Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Colt, Colt Vista, Conquest, Summit & Summit Wagon w/Fuel Injected Engines -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt 1.5 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 fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.

Fuel Syste...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt 200 DL 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Remove center cap and drive axle nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
  • Disconnect lower arm ball joint and knuckle coupling, then remove strut bar and stabilizer bar from lower arm.
  • Lefthand driveshaft only, remove center bearing snap ring from bearing bracket.
  • Lightly tap double offset joint outer race with a wooden hammer and disconnect drive axle from cardan joint assembly.
  • Disconnect drive axle from bearing bracket.
  • Both driveshafts, press drive axle from hub using axle shaft puller tool No. MB990241 or equivalent. When pressing drive axle from hub, use c...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt GT 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Remove air conditioning drive belt.
  • Remove power steering drive belt.
  • Remove outer water pump pulley.
  • Remove inner water pump pulley.
  • Remove alternator bracket.
  • Re...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Cars -> Electronic Throttle Control (ETC) Warning Light ->
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt 100 LX 1.6 L4 GAS

This light will turn on briefly as a bulb check when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. This light will also turn on while the engine is run...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt DL 1.8 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater pipe.
  • Remove hose from heater pipe.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater co...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt 200 DL 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Loosen pivot bolt and swing bolt on power steering pump.
  • Remove power steering belt.
  • Loosen pivot bolt and swing bolt ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 Dodge Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

MPI Fuel Injection System Component Locations   Diagram for 1990 Dodge Colt GT 1.5 L4 GASMPI Fuel Injection System Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Dodge Colt GT 1.5 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Purge Control Solenoid Valve
  • MPI Control Relay
  • Ignition Coil
  • Fuse & Fusible Link Locations  Diagram for 1990 Dodge Colt 100 LX 1.6 L4 GASFuse & Fusible Link Locations Diagram for 1990 Dodge Colt 100 LX 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Multi-Purpose Fuse
  • Main Fusible Link
  • Sub Fusible Link
  • A/C Dedicated Fuse
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Dodge Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Dodge Colt 200 DL 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Dodge Colt 200 DL 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Horn
  • Horn Switch
  • 1990 Dodge Colt  1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Dodge Colt 1.5 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ignition Coil
  • Pulse Generator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Dodge Colt cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV
    Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt 1.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE / ELEMENT MAINTENANCE
    Vehicle: 1990 Dodge Colt 1.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Dodge Colt AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Dodge Colt 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 1990 Dodge Colt 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 1990 Dodge Colt 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 1990 Dodge Colt 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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