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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth 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 Plymouth Colt Vista 2.0 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

DISC BRAKES, CHRYSLER CORP. -> General Information -> DISC BRAKE SERVICE -> LATERAL RUNOUT CHECK -> PARALLELISM CHECK
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Colt 100 1.6 L4 GAS

Maintenance of disc brakes is extremely critical for proper brake operation due to close tolerances required in machining the brake disc. In addition, the disc rubbing surface must be non-directional and maintained at a micro inch finish to control erratic performance, promote long lining life, and equal lining wear of both left and right brakes.

Refinishing of the rubbing surfaces should not be attempted unless precision equipment, capable of measuring in micro inches (millionths of an inch) is available.

LATERAL RUNOUT CHECK

Refer to "Rotor Specifications" for runout specificati...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth 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 Plymouth Colt DL 1.8 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 Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Colt 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 Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Colt GL 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 Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Cars -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Warning Lamp -> Colt Vista
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Colt Vista 2.0 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On for a few seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If the lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When the lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then start the engine again. If the lamp still remains lit, the ant...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Colt DL 1.5 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove hose clamps and hose from radiator.
  • Remove coolant reserve system tank to filler neck tube.
  • Disconnect fan motor connector.
  • Remove upper shroud attaching screws and lift shroud out with cooling fan.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, remove trans...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Colt 100 LX 1.6 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 Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

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

Evaporative Emission Control System Component Locations  Diagram for 1990 Plymouth Colt GT 1.5 L4 GASEvaporative Emission Control System Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Plymouth Colt GT 1.5 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Purge Control Solenoid Valve
  • Automatic Seat Belt System Component Locations  Diagram for 1990 Plymouth Colt DL 1.8 L4 GASAutomatic Seat Belt System Component Locations Diagram for 1990 Plymouth Colt DL 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Automatic Seat Belt Motor Relay
  • Key Reminder Switch
  • Seat Belt Warning Buzzer
  • Automatic Seat Belt Motor
  • Automatic Seat Belt Release Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

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

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

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Defogger Relay
  • Defogger Switch
  • Defogger Timer
  • 1990 Plymouth Colt 100 LX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Plymouth Colt 100 LX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Blower Switch
  • Blower Motor
  • Heater Control Illumination Light
  • Heater Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

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

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

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: WARRANTY - ELECTRONIC EXCHANGE PROGRAM CHANGES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Colt 1.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Plymouth Colt AUTOMOBILES

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