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1997 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 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> DaimlerChrysler -> Arming -> 1990-97 -> 1994-96 Cherokee -> 1998-2004 -> Except 1994-96 Cherokee -> Light Truck & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Avenger 2.5 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
1990-97
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle and ignition switch is in Lock position.
- Connect battery ground cable.
- Turn ignition switch to On position from passenger side of vehicle.
- The SRS warning lamp should light for six to eight seconds, then remain off for at least 45 seconds to indicate if SRS is functioning properly.
1998-2004
- Ensure no one is inside vehicle and ignition switch is in Lock position.
- Connect battery ground or remote cable or terminal.
- Turn ignition On from a safe position be...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Bench Bleed -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> On-Vehicle Service -> Precautions -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Avenger 2.0 L4 GAS
Bleeding the hydraulic brake system is necessary if air has entered the system. Symptoms can be noted by an improper or loss of brake operation, and/or a low or spongy brake pedal.
The hydraulic fluid is bled or flushed from the system through bleeder valves located on the calipers, wheel cylinders, and some master cylinders. When bleeding the hydraulic brake system, use only specified brake fluid, never reuse old brake fluid removed from the system.
Use bleeder tank tool No. C-3496-B, or equivalent, and adapter tool No. BB400-9A, or equivalent, to pressurize hydraulic system.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 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: 1997 Dodge Avenger ES 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Avenger 2.0 L4 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 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Avenger 2.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect starter terminal and electrical connector.
- Remove bolts and...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Chrysler LLC Cars -> Power Loss/Limit Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Avenger 2.5 V6 GAS
The Power Loss/Limit lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the logic module from various sensors, the logic modul...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Avenger 2.5 V6 GAS
- Remove radiator drain plug and drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove radiator cap.
- Disconnect overflow hose and remove coolant reserve tank, .
- Remove reserve tank bracket.
- After making mating marks on radiator hoses and hose clamps, remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Disconnect trans...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Avenger 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 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Dodge Avenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Solenoids & Solenoid Valves Diagram for 1997 Dodge Avenger 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Grounds Diagram for 1997 Dodge Avenger 2.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Dodge Avenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Dodge Avenger ES 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Dodge Avenger ES 2.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Dodge Avenger cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHOR INSTALLATION - REV Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Avenger 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Avenger 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Dodge Avenger AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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