Scheme 1
| 1 - PRIMARY PAINT |
|---|
| 2 - SECONDARY PAINT |
| 3 - VINYL ROOF |
| 4 - VEHICLE ORDER NUMBER |
| 5 - CAR LINE SHELL |
| 6 - PAINT PROCEDURE |
| 7 - ENGINE |
| 8 - TRIM |
| 9 - TRANSMISSION |
| 10 - MARKET |
| 11 - VIN |
The Body Code Plate is located in the engine compartment on the front right side shock tower mounting front panel.
Scheme 2
There are seven lines of information on the body code plate. Lines 4, 5, 6, and 7 are not used to define service information. Information reads from left to right, starting with line 3 in the center of the plate to line 1 at the bottom of the plate.
DESCRIPTION
The SAE bolt strength grades range from grade 2 to grade 8. The higher the grade number, the greater the bolt strength. Identification is determined by the line marks on the top of each bolt head. The actual bolt strength grade corresponds to the number of line marks plus 2. The most commonly used metric bolt strength classes are 9.8 and 10.9. The metric strength class identification number is imprinted on the head of the bolt. The higher the class number, the greater the bolt strength. Some metric nuts are imprinted with a single-digit strength class on the nut face. Refer to the following charts and (Scheme 3).
| Bolt Markings | 8.8/8.9 | 10.9 | 12.9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Dia. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. | N.m | Ft. Lbs. |
| 6 | 12 | 105* | 14 | 120* | 16 | 12 |
| 8 | 25 | 250* | 32 | 23 | 38 | 28 |
| 10 | 54 | 40 | 60 | 45 | 74 | 55 |
| 12 | 95 | 70 | 108 | 80 | 135 | 100 |
| 14 | 155 | 115 | 175 | 130 | 216 | 160 |
| 16 | 243 | 180 | 324 | 210 | 324 | 240 |
| * Inch Lbs. | ||||||
Bolt Markings and Torques - Metric
| Bolt Markings | Grade 5 | Grade 8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolt Dia. | N.m | Ft. Lbs | N.m | Ft. Lbs |
| 1/4 - 20 | 10 | 95* | 14 | 125* |
| 1/4 - 28 | 10 | 95* | 17 | 150* |
| 5/16 - 18 | 22 | 200* | 30 | 270* |
| 5/16 - 24 | 26 | 240* | 33 | 300* |
| 3/8 - 16 | 40 | 30 | 55 | 40 |
| 3/8 - 24 | 47 | 35 | 60 | 45 |
| 7/16 - 14 | 68 | 50 | 88 | 65 |
| 7/16 - 20 | 74 | 55 | 95 | 70 |
| 1/2 - 13 | 101 | 75 | 135 | 100 |
| 1/2 -20 | 115 | 85 | 150 | 110 |
| 9/16 - 12 | 135 | 105 | 182 | 135 |
| 9/16 - 18 | 155 | 115 | 202 | 150 |
| 5/8 - 11 | 202 | 150 | 263 | 195 |
| 5/8 - 18 | 215 | 160 | 284 | 210 |
| 3/4 - 10 | 230 | 170 | 297 | 220 |
| 3/4 - 16 | 236 | 175 | 304 | 225 |
| 7/8 - 14 | 405 | 300 | 540 | 400 |
| * Inch Lbs. | ||||
Bolt Markings and Torques - U. S. Customary
Scheme 3
| WARNING | Use of an incorrect fastener may result in component damage or personal injury. |
Fasteners and torque specifications references in this Service Information are identified in metric and SAE format.
During any maintenance or repair procedures, it is important to salvage all fasteners (nuts, bolts, etc.) for reassembly. If the fastener is not salvageable, a fastener of equivalent specification must be used.
Most stripped threaded holes can be repaired using a Helicoil®. Follow the vehicle or Helicoil® recommendations for application and repair procedures.
Scheme 4
| 1 | High Beam | 13 | Rear Window Washer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fog Lamps | 14 | Fuel |
| 3 | Headlamp, Parking Lamps, Panel Lamps | 15 | Engine Coolant Temperature |
| 4 | Turn Warning | 16 | Battery Charging Condition |
| 5 | Hazard Warning | 17 | Engine Oil |
| 6 | Windshield Washer | 18 | Seat Belt |
| 7 | Windshield Wiper | 19 | Brake Failure |
| 8 | Windshield Wiper and Washer | 20 | Parking Brake |
| 9 | Windscreen Demisting and Defrosting | 21 | Front Hood |
| 10 | Ventilating Fan | 22 | Rear hood (Decklid) |
| 11 | Rear Window Defogger | 23 | Horn |
| 12 | Rear Window Wiper | 24 | Lighter |
The graphic symbols illustrated in the following International Control and Display Symbols Chart are used to identify various instrument controls. The symbols correspond to the controls and displays that are located on the instrument panel.
Scheme 5
The Manufacturer Plate is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side rear corner of the hood. The plate contains five lines of information
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
- Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM)
- Gross Train Mass (GTM)
- Gross Front Axle Rating (GFAR)
- Gross Rear Axle Rating (GRAR)
Scheme 6
The metric system is based on quantities of one, ten, one hundred, one thousand and one million.
The following chart will assist in converting metric units to equivalent English and SAE units, or vise versa.
(Scheme 6)to convert torque values listed in metric Newton- meters (N.m). Also, use the chart to convert between millimeters (mm) and inches (in.).
| MULTIPLY | BY | TO GET | MULTIPLY | BY | TO GET |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-lbs | X 0.11298 | = Newton Meters (N.m) | N.m | X 8.851 | = in-lbs |
| Ft-lbs | X 1.3558 | = Newton Meters (N.m) | N.m | X 0.7376 | = ft-lbs |
| Inches Hg (60° F) | X 3.377 | = Kilopascals (kPa) | KPa | X 0.2961 | = Inches Hg |
| Psi | X 6.895 | = Kilopascals (kPa) | KPa | X 0.145 | = psi |
| Inches | X 25.4 | = Millimeters (mm) | Mm | X 0.03937 | = Inches |
| Feet | X 0.3048 | = Meters (M) | M | X 3.281 | = Feet |
| Yards | X 0.9144 | = Meters | M | X 1.0936 | = Yards |
| Mph | X 1.6093 | = Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) | Km/h | X 0.6214 | = mph |
| Feet/Sec | X 0.3048 | = Meters/Sec (M/S) | M/S | X 3.281 | = Feet/Sec |
| Mph | X 0.4470 | = Meters/Sec (M/S) | M/S | X 2.237 | = mph |
| Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) | X 0.27778 | = Meters/Sec (M/S) | M/S | X 3.600 | Kilometers/Hr. (Km/h) |
CONVERSION FORMULAS AND EQUIVALENT VALUES
| 1 inch = 25 Millimeters | 1 Cubic Inch = 16 Cubic Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 1 Foot = 0.3 Meter | 1 Cubic Foot = 0.03 Cubic Meter |
| 1 Yard = 0.9 Meter | 1 Cubic Yard = 0.8 Cubic Meter |
| 1 Mile = 1.6 Kilometers |
COMMON METRIC EQUIVALENTS
| Class | Diameter mm | Pitch mm | Specified torque | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexagon head bolt | Hexagon flange bolt | |||||||
| N.m | Kgf-cm | Ft-lbf | N.m | Kgf-cm | Ft-lbf | |||
| 4T | 6 | 1 | 5 | 55 | 48 in.-lbf | 6 | 60 | 52 in.-lbf |
| 8 | 1.25 | 12.5 | 130 | 9 | 14 | 145 | 10 | |
| 10 | 1.25 | 26 | 260 | 19 | 29 | 290 | 21 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 47 | 480 | 35 | 53 | 540 | 39 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | 74 | 760 | 55 | 84 | 850 | 61 | |
| 16 | 1.5 | 115 | 1,150 | 83 | ||||
| 5T | 6 | 1 | 6.5 | 65 | 56 in.-lbf | 7.5 | 75 | 65 in.-lbf |
| 8 | 1.25 | 15.5 | 160 | 12 | 17.5 | 175 | 13 | |
| 10 | 1.25 | 32 | 330 | 24 | 36 | 360 | 26 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 59 | 600 | 43 | 65 | 670 | 48 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | 91 | 930 | 67 | 100 | 1,050 | 76 | |
| 16 | 1.5 | 140 | 1,400 | 101 | ||||
| 6T | 6 | 1 | 8 | 80 | 69 in.-lbf | 9 | 90 | 78 in.-lbf |
| 8 | 1.25 | 19 | 195 | 14 | 21 | 210 | 15 | |
| 10 | 1.25 | 39 | 400 | 29 | 44 | 440 | 32 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 71 | 730 | 53 | 80 | 810 | 59 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | 110 | 1,100 | 80 | 125 | 1,250 | 90 | |
| 16 | 1.5 | 170 | 1,750 | 127 | ||||
| 7T | 6 | 1 | 10,5 | 110 | 8 | 12 | 120 | 9 |
| 8 | 1.25 | 25 | 260 | 19 | 28 | 290 | 21 | |
| 10 | 1.25 | 52 | 530 | 38 | 58 | 590 | 43 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 95 | 970 | 70 | 105 | 1,050 | 76 | |
| 14 | 1.5 | 145 | 1,500 | 108 | 165 | 1,700 | 123 | |
| 16 | 1.5 | 230 | 2,300 | 166 | ||||
| 8T | 8 | 1.25 | 29 | 300 | 22 | 33 | 330 | 24 |
| 10 | 1.25 | 61 | 620 | 45 | 68 | 690 | 50 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 110 | 1,100 | 80 | 120 | 1,250 | 90 | |
| 9T | 8 | 1.25 | 34 | 340 | 25 | 37 | 380 | 27 |
| 10 | 1.25 | 70 | 710 | 51 | 78 | 790 | 57 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 125 | 1,300 | 94 | 140 | 1,450 | 105 | |
| 10T | 8 | 1.25 | 38 | 390 | 28 | 42 | 430 | 31 |
| 10 | 1.25 | 78 | 800 | 58 | 88 | 890 | 64 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 140 | 1,450 | 105 | 155 | 1,600 | 116 | |
| 11T | 8 | 1.25 | 42 | 430 | 31 | 47 | 480 | 35 |
| 10 | 1.25 | 87 | 890 | 64 | 97 | 990 | 72 | |
| 12 | 1.25 | 155 | 1,600 | 116 | 175 | 1,800 | 130 | |
SPECIFIED TORQUE FOR STANDARD BOLTS
Individual Torque Charts appear within many or the service categories. Refer to the Standard Torque Specifications Chart for torque references not listed in the individual torque charts.
All vehicles are equipped with a combined VECI label. This label is located in the engine compartment.
The VECI label contains the following
- Engine family and displacement
- Evaporative family
- Emission control system schematic
- Certification application
- Engine timing specifications (if adjustable)
- Idle speeds (if adjustable)
- Spark plug and gap
The label also contains an engine vacuum schematic. There are unique labels for vehicles built for sale in the state of California and the country of Canada. Canadian labels are written in both the English and French languages. These labels are permanently attached and cannot be removed without defacing information and destroying label.
Scheme 7
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate is attached to the top left side of the instrument panel. The VIN contains 17 characters that provide data concerning the vehicle. Refer to the decoding chart to determine the identification of a vehicle.
To protect the consumer from theft and possible fraud the manufacturer is required to include a Check Digit at the ninth position of the Vehicle Identification Number. The check digit is used by the manufacturer and government agencies to verify the authenticity of the vehicle and official documentation. The formula to use the check digit is not released to the general public.
| POSITION | INTERPRETATION | CODE = DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Country of Origin | 1 = Manufactured by DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. |
| 2 | Make | C = Chrysler |
| D = Dodge | ||
| 3 | Vehicle Type | 3 = Passenger Car |
| 4 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle With Side Airbags | ||
| 8 = Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle with Side Airbags | ||
| 4 | Restraint System | J = Restraint System Air bags Front Next Generation Multi-Stage Sales Code (CG1) Without Side Air Bags Sales Code (CGS) |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | H = 6001-7000 lbs. | |
| 5 | Vehicle Line | A = 300 / 300C / SRT-8 (RWD) |
| K = 300 (AWD) | ||
| V = TBD (RWD) | ||
| Z = TBD (AWD) | ||
| 6 | Series | 2 = L Low Line |
| 3 = M Medium | ||
| 4 - H High Line | ||
| 5 = P Premium | ||
| 6 = S Sport | ||
| 7 = S Special | ||
| 7 | Body Style | 3 = LX - 48 |
| 8 = LX - 49 | ||
| 8 | Engine | R = 2.7L V-6 cyl. DOHC 24 Valve MPI Gasoline |
| G = 3.5L V-6 cyl. High Output 24 Valve MPI Gasoline | ||
| H = 5.7L V-8 cyl. HEMI Multiple Displacement Gasoline | ||
| W = 6.1L V-8 cyl. Gasoline (SMPI) | ||
| 9 | Check Digit | 0 through 9 or X |
| 10 | Model Year | 5 = 2005 |
| 11 | Assembly Plant | H = Brampton Assembly |
| 12 Through 17 | Vehicle Build Sequence | Six Digit Number Assigned By Assembly Plant |
VIN DECODING INFORMATION
Scheme 8
A vehicle certification label is attached to every DaimlerChrysler Corporation vehicle. The label certifies that the vehicle conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Standards. The label also lists
- Month and year of vehicle manufacture.
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The gross front and rear axle weight ratings (GAWR's) are based on a minimum rim size and maximum cold tire inflation pressure.
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
- Type of vehicle.
- Type of rear wheels.
- Bar code.
- Month, Day and Hour (MDH) of final assembly.
- Paint and Trim codes.
- Country of origin.
The label is located on the driver-side door shut-face.