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AUDIO SYSTEMS
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

AUDIO SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
COMPACT DISC CHANGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 POWER AMPLIFIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
RADIO RECEIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE . . . . . . . . . 11
REMOTE RADIO SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
SPEAKER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 RADIO RECEIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 COMPACT DISC CHANGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
POWER AMPLIFIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 REMOTE RADIO SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SPEAKER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING POWER AMPLIFIER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
AUDIO SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ANTENNA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
RADIO RECEIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION COMPONENTS . . 19
COMPACT DISC CHANGER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 SPECIAL TOOLS
REMOTE RADIO SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 AUDIO SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION • Power amplifier (with premium speaker system

only)
AUDIO SYSTEM • Radio noise suppression components
• Radio receiver
DESCRIPTION • Remote radio switches
An audio system is standard factory-installed • Speakers
equipment on this model. The standard equipment Certain functions and features of the audio system
audio system includes an AM/FM/cassette (RAS sales rely upon resources shared with other electronic
code) radio receiver, and speakers in six locations. modules in the vehicle over the Programmable Com-
Several combinations of radio receivers and speaker munications Interface (PCI) data bus network. The
systems are offered as optional equipment on this PCI data bus network allows the sharing of sensor
model. The audio system uses an ignition switched information. This helps to reduce wire harness com-
source of battery current so that the system will only plexity, internal controller hardware, and component
operate when the ignition switch is in the On or sensor current loads. At the same time, this system
Accessory positions. provides increased reliability, enhanced diagnostics,
A Compact Disc (CD) changer with a ten disc mag- and allows the addition of many new feature capabil-
azine, remote radio switches with six functions ities. For diagnosis of these electronic modules or of
mounted to the backs of the steering wheel spokes, the PCI data bus network, the use of a DRB scan
and a memory system that automatically stores and tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual
recalls up to twenty radio station presets (ten AM are recommended.
and ten FM) and the last station listened to for two The other electronic modules that may affect audio
drivers are optional factory-installed equipment on system operation are as follows:
this model. Refer to Memory System in the Memory • Body Control Module (BCM) - Refer to Body
System section of Group 8R - Power Seat Systems for Control Module in the Description and Operation
more information on the memory system. section of Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems for
The audio system includes the following compo- more information.
nents: • Driver Door Module (DDM) - Refer to Door
• Antenna Module in the Power Lock System section of Group
• Compact disc changer (available with RBN sales 8P - Power Lock Systems for more information.
code radio receivers only) • Passenger Door Module (PDM) - Refer to
Door Module in the Power Lock System section of
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Group 8P - Power Lock Systems for more informa- ignition switch is in the Off position, including the
tion. clock. The IOD fuse is removed to prevent battery
Refer to Audio System in the Contents of Group discharge during vehicle storage.
8W - Wiring Diagrams for complete circuit diagrams. When removing or installing the IOD fuse, it is
Following are general descriptions of the remaining important that the ignition switch be in the Off posi-
major components in the standard and optional fac- tion. Failure to place the ignition switch in the Off
tory-installed audio systems. position can cause the radio display to become scram-
bled when the IOD fuse is removed and replaced.
OPERATION Removing and replacing the IOD fuse again, with the
On vehicles that are equipped with the optional ignition switch in the Off position, will correct the
remote radio switches, the BCM receives hard wired scrambled display condition.
resistor multiplexed inputs from the remote radio The IOD fuse should be checked if the radio or
switches. The programming in the BCM allows it to clock displays are inoperative. The IOD fuse is
process those inputs and send the proper messages to located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
the radio receiver over the PCI data bus to control Refer to the fuse layout label on the underside of the
the radio volume up or down, station seek up or PDC cover for IOD fuse identification and location.
down, preset station advance, and mode advance
functions. OPERATION
On vehicles equipped with the optional memory The radio receiver operates on ignition switched
system, when the DDM receives a Driver 1 or Driver battery current that is available only when the igni-
2 memory recall input from the memory switch on tion switch is in the On or Accessory positions. The
the driver side front door trim panel or a memory electronic digital clock function of the radio operates
recall message from the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) on fused battery current supplied through the IOD
receiver in the PDM, the DDM sends a memory fuse, regardless of the ignition switch position.
recall message back to the radio receiver over the For more information on the features, setting pro-
PCI data bus to recall the radio station presets and cedures, and control functions for each of the avail-
last station listened to information. able factory-installed radio receivers, see the owner’s
See the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box for manual in the vehicle glove box. For complete circuit
more information on the features, use and operation diagrams, refer to Audio System in the Contents of
of each of the available audio systems. Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.

RADIO RECEIVER COMPACT DISC CHANGER

DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION
Available factory-installed radio receivers for this A factory-installed Compact Disc (CD) changer fea-
model include an AM/FM/cassette (RAS sales code), turing a ten-CD magazine is an available option on
an AM/FM/cassette/3-band graphic equalizer with CD this model when it is also equipped with the pre-
changer control feature (RBN sales code), or an mium speaker package and a radio receiver including
AM/FM/CD/cassette/3-band graphic equalizer (RAZ the CD controls feature. The CD changer is mounted
sales code). All factory-installed radio receivers, in the cargo area of the passenger compartment on
except the RAS sales code, can communicate on the the right rear quarter panel. It is concealed behind a
Programmable Communications Interface (PCI) data molded plastic bin with an integral hinged and latch-
bus network through a separate wire harness connec- ing lid that matches the interior trim of the vehicle.
tor. All factory-installed receivers are stereo Electron- The CD changer is connected to a take out from
ically Tuned Radios (ETR) and include an electronic the right body wire harness and receives both ground
digital clock function. and radio-switched battery current through the radio
These radio receivers can only be serviced by an receiver. The controls on the radio receiver operate
authorized radio repair station. See the latest War- the CD changer through messages sent over the Pro-
ranty Policies and Procedures manual for a current grammable Communications Interface (PCI) data bus
listing of authorized radio repair stations. network. The two-channel audio outputs of the CD
changer are hard wired back to the radio receiver,
IGNITION-OFF DRAW FUSE which then outputs the signal through four channels
All vehicles are equipped with an Ignition-Off to the power amplifier. For diagnosis of the messag-
Draw (IOD) fuse that is removed when the vehicle is ing functions of the radio receiver and the CD
shipped from the factory. This fuse feeds various changer, or of the PCI data bus, a DRB scan tool and
accessories that require battery current when the
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual are The two remote radio switch units are each
required. retained in a mounting hole located on opposite sides
The CD changer can only be serviced by an autho- of the rear steering wheel trim cover by four integral
rized radio repair station. See the latest Warranty snap features. A plastic bracket on the back of each
Policies and Procedures manual for a current listing switch unit provides additional support for the unit
of authorized radio repair stations. For complete cir- by extending towards the center of the steering
cuit diagrams, refer to Audio System in the Con- wheel where it is clamped between the steering
tents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams. wheel armature and the steering wheel rear trim
cover mounting boss by the trim cover mounting
OPERATION screw.
The CD changer will only operate when the igni- The two remote radio switch units share a common
tion switch is in the On or Accessory positions, and steering wheel wire harness with the vehicle speed
the radio is turned on. For more information on the control switches. The steering wheel wire harness is
features, loading procedures and radio control func- connected to the instrument panel wire harness
tions for the operation of the CD changer, see the through the clockspring. Refer to Clockspring in the
owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box. Description and Operation section of Group 8M -
Passive Restraint Systems for more information on
REMOTE RADIO SWITCH this component.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Audio Sys-
DESCRIPTION tem in the Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
Remote radio control switches are included on
models equipped with the optional leather-wrapped OPERATION
steering wheel. The two rocker-type switch units The six switches in the two remote radio switch
(Fig. 1) are mounted in the upper spoke covers of the units are normally open, resistor multiplexed
rear (instrument panel side) steering wheel trim momentary switches that are hard wired to the Body
cover. The switch unit on the left side is the seek Control Module (BCM) through the clockspring. The
switch and has seek up, seek down, and preset sta- BCM sends a five volt reference signal to both switch
tion advance switch functions. The switch unit on the units on one circuit, and senses the status of all of
right side is the volume control switch and has vol- the switches by reading the voltage drop on a second
ume up, volume down, and mode advance switch circuit.
functions. When the BCM senses an input (voltage drop) from
any one of the remote radio switches, it sends the
proper switch status messages on the Programmable
Communication Interface (PCI) data bus network to
the radio receiver. The electronic circuitry within the
radio receiver is programmed to respond to these
remote radio switch status messages by adjusting the
radio settings as requested. For diagnosis of the
BCM or the PCI data bus, the use of a DRB scan tool
and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual are
recommended.
For more information on the features and control
functions for each of the remote radio switches, see
the owner’s manual in the vehicle glove box.

SPEAKER SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION

Fig. 1 Remote Radio Switches STANDARD

1 – PRESET ADVANCE The standard equipment speaker system includes
2 – SEEK speakers in six locations. One 6.4 centimeter (2.50
3 – MODE ADVANCE inch) diameter tweeter is installed on each end of the
4 – VOLUME instrument panel top pad. One 15.2 by 22.9 centime-
ter (6 by 9 inch) full-range speaker is located in each
front door. There is also one full-range 16.5 centime-
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ter (6.5 inch) diameter full-range speaker located in OPERATION
each rear door. The power amplifier is energized by a fused 12 volt
output from the radio receiver whenever the radio is
PREMIUM turned on. The power amplifier receives the sound
The optional premium speaker system features six signal inputs for four speaker channels from the
Infinity model speakers in six locations. Each of the radio receiver, then sends the amplified speaker out-
standard speakers is replaced with Infinity model puts for each of those channels to the six Infinity
speakers. One 6.4 centimeter (2.50 inch) diameter speakers. For complete circuit diagrams, refer to
Infinity tweeter is installed on each end of the Audio System in the Contents of Group 8W - Wir-
instrument panel top pad. One 15.2 by 22.9 centime- ing Diagrams.
ter (6 by 9 inch) Infinity woofer is located in each
front door. There is also one full-range 16.5 centime- ANTENNA
ter (6.5 inch) diameter Infinity full-range speaker
located in each rear door. The premium speaker sys- DESCRIPTION
tem also includes an additional Infinity power ampli- All models use a fixed-length stainless steel rod-
fier. The total available power of the premium type antenna mast, installed on the right front
speaker system is about 180 watts. fender of the vehicle. The antenna mast has a spiral
groove cut down its length to reduce wind noise. The
OPERATION antenna mast is connected to the center wire of the
coaxial antenna cable, and is not grounded to any
STANDARD
part of the vehicle. To eliminate static, the antenna
Each of the two tweeters and four full-range speak- base must have a good ground. The coaxial antenna
ers used in the standard speaker system is driven by cable shield (the outer wire mesh of the cable) is
the amplifier that is integral to the factory-installed grounded to the antenna base and the radio receiver
radio receiver. For complete circuit diagrams, refer to chassis.
Audio System in the Contents of Group 8W - Wir- The antenna coaxial cable has an additional dis-
ing Diagrams. connect, located near the passenger side cowl side
inner panel behind the lower instrument panel rein-
PREMIUM
forcement. This additional disconnect allows the
The six Infinity speakers used in the premium instrument panel assembly to be removed and
speaker system are all driven by the radio receiver installed without removing the radio receiver.
through an Infinity power amplifier. For complete cir- The factory-installed Electronically Tuned Radios
cuit diagrams, refer to Audio System in the Con- (ETR) automatically compensate for radio antenna
tents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams. trim. Therefore, no antenna trimmer adjustment is
required or possible when replacing the radio
POWER AMPLIFIER receiver or the antenna.
DESCRIPTION RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION
Models equipped with the Infinity premium
speaker package have a separate power amplifier DESCRIPTION
unit. This power amplifier is rated at 180 watts out- Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and Electro-
put. The power amplifier unit is mounted to the rear Magnetic Interference (EMI) noise suppression is
floor panel under the passenger side rear seat cush- accomplished primarily through circuitry internal to
ion. The power amplifier unit can be accessed for ser- the radio receivers. These internal suppression
vice by unlatching and tilting the passenger side rear devices are only serviced as part of the radio receiver.
seat cushion forward. External suppression devices that are used on this
The power amplifier unit should be checked if vehicle to control RFI or EMI noise include the fol-
there is no sound output noted from the speakers. lowing:
For diagnosis of the power amplifier, refer to • Radio antenna base ground
Speaker in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this • Radio receiver chassis ground wire or strap
group. The power amplifier cannot be repaired or • Engine-to-body ground strap(s)
adjusted and, if faulty or damaged, the unit must be • Exhaust system-to-body and transmission
replaced. ground strap (4.7L engines only)
• Resistor-type spark plugs
• Radio suppression-type secondary ignition wir-
ing.
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
For more information on the spark plugs and sec- DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
ondary ignition components, refer to Ignition Sys-
tem in the Description and Operation section of AUDIO SYSTEM
Group 8D - Ignition System.
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.

AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
NO AUDIO 1. Fuse faulty. 1. Check radio fuses in junction block. Replace
2. Radio connector faulty. faulty fuses, if required.
3. Wiring faulty. 2. Check for loose or corroded radio connections.
4. Ground faulty. Repair, if required.
5. Radio faulty. 3. Check for battery voltage at radio connector.
6. Speakers faulty. Repair wiring, if required.
7. Amplifier faulty (if equipped). 4. Check for continuity between radio chassis and
a known good ground. There should be
continuity. Repair ground, if required.
5. Refer to Radio in the Diagnosis and Testing
section of this group.
6. Refer to Speaker in the Diagnosis and Testing
section of this group.
7. Refer to Speaker in the Diagnosis and Testing
section of this group.
NO DISPLAY 1. Fuse faulty. 1. Check radio fuses in junction block. Replace
2. Radio connector faulty. faulty fuses, if required.
3. Wiring faulty. 2. Check for loose or corroded radio connections.
4. Ground faulty. Repair, if required.
5. Radio faulty. 3. Check for battery voltage at radio connector.
Repair wiring, if required.
4. Check for continuity between radio chassis and
a known good ground. There should be
continuity. Repair ground, if required.
5. Refer to Radio in the Diagnosis and Testing
section of this group.
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AUDIO SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
CLOCK WILL NOT 1. Fuse faulty. 1. Check ignition-off draw fuse. Replace faulty
KEEP SET TIME 2. Radio connector faulty. fuse, if required.
3. Wiring faulty. 2. Check for loose or corroded radio connections.
4. Ground faulty. Repair, if required.
5. Radio faulty. 3. Check for battery voltage at radio connector.
Repair wiring, if required.
4. Check for continuity between radio chassis and
a known good ground. There should be
continuity. Repair ground, if required.
5. Refer to Radio in the Diagnosis and Testing
section of this group.
POOR RADIO 1. Antenna faulty. 1. Refer to Antenna in the Diagnosis and Testing
RECEPTION 2. Ground faulty. section of this group.
3. Radio faulty. 2. Check for continuity between radio chassis and
4. Faulty EMI or RFI noise a known good ground. There should be
suppression. continuity. Repair ground, if required.
3. Refer to Radio in the Diagnosis and Testing
section of this group.
4. Refer to Radio Frequency Interference in the
Diagnosis and Testing section of this group.
NO/POOR TAPE 1. Faulty tape. 1. Insert known good tape and test operation.
OPERATION 2. Foreign objects behind tape 2. Remove foreign objects and test operation.
door. 3. Clean head with Mopar Cassette Head
3. Dirty cassette tape head. Cleaner.
4. Faulty tape deck. 4. Exchange or replace radio, if required.
NO COMPACT DISC 1. Faulty CD. 1. Insert known good CD and test operation.
OPERATION 2. Foreign material on CD. 2. Clean CD and test operation.
3. Condensation on CD or optics. 3. Allow temperature of vehicle interior to stabilize
4. Faulty CD player. and test operation.
4. Exchange or replace radio, if required.
NO COMPACT DISC 1. Faulty CD. 1. Insert known good CD and test operation.
CHANGER 2. Foreign material on CD. 2. Clean CD and test operation.
OPERATION 3. Condensation on CD or optics. 3. Allow temperature of vehicle interior to stabilize
4. CD changer connector faulty. and test operation.
5. Wiring faulty. 4. Check for loose or corroded CD changer
6. PCI data bus faulty. connections. Repair, if required.
7. CD changer faulty. 5. Refer to Compact Disc Changer in the
Diagnosis and Testing section of this group.
6. Use DRB scan tool and the Diagnostic
Procedures manual to test PCI data bus. Repair,
if required.
7. Refer to Compact Disc Changer in the
Diagnosis and Testing section of this group.

RADIO RECEIVER of this group prior to attempting radio diagnosis or

If the vehicle is equipped with the optional remote repair.
radio switches located on the steering wheel and the • Stations changing with no remote radio switch
problem being diagnosed is related to one of the input
symptoms listed below, be certain to check the • Radio memory presets not working properly
remote radio switches and circuits. Refer to Remote • Volume changes with no remote radio switch
Radio Switch in the Diagnosis and Testing section input
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• Remote radio switch buttons taking on other voltage at the fused ignition switch output (acc/run)
functions circuit cavity of the left (gray) radio wire harness
• CD player skipping tracks connector. If OK, go to Step 8. If not OK, repair the
• Mode (AM, FM, CD, CD changer) changes with open fused ignition switch output (acc/run) circuit to
no remote radio switch input the junction block fuse as required.
• Remote radio switch inoperative. (8) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Audio Sys- Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit
tem in the Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams. cavity of the left (gray) radio wire harness connector.
If OK, replace the faulty radio receiver. If not OK,
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the junction
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE block fuse as required.
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR COMPACT DISC CHANGER
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR Following are tests that will help to diagnose the
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- hard wired components and circuits of the Compact
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR- Disc (CD) changer unit. However, these tests may not
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL prove conclusive in the diagnosis of this unit. In
INJURY. order to obtain conclusive testing of the CD changer
unit, the Programmable Communications Interface
(PCI) data bus network, the CD changer unit, the
CAUTION: The speaker output of the radio receiver
radio receiver unit and any other electronic modules
is a “floating ground” system. Do not allow any
that provide inputs to, or receive outputs from the
speaker lead to short to ground, as damage to the
audio system must be checked.
radio receiver may result.
The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to
(1) Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block. diagnose the CD changer messaging functions
If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, repair the shorted cir- requires the use of a DRB scan tool and the proper
cuit or component as required and replace the faulty Diagnostic Procedures manual. The DRB scan tool
fuse. can provide confirmation that the PCI data bus is
(2) Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse functional, that all of the electronic modules in the
in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, vehicle are sending and receiving the proper mes-
repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the Power Dis- sages on the PCI data bus, and that the CD changer
tribution Center (PDC) fuse as required. and the radio receiver are receiving the proper PCI
(3) Check the fused ignition switch output (acc/ messages to perform their audio system functions.
run) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 4. If For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Audio Sys-
not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as tem in the Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.
required and replace the faulty fuse(s).
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
Check for battery voltage at the fused ignition switch
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
output (acc/run) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
to Step 5. If not OK, repair the open fused ignition
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
switch output (acc/run) circuit to the ignition switch
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
as required.
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
(5) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position.
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
INJURY.
Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
panel, but do not disconnect the wire harness connec-
tors. Check for continuity between the radio receiver COMPACT DISC CHANGER INOPERATIVE
chassis and a good ground. There should be continu- (1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
ity. If OK, go to Step 6. If not OK, repair the open Turn the radio receiver on and check its operation. If
ground circuit to ground as required. OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, refer to Radio Receiver
(6) Test the radio receiver antenna. Refer to in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this group.
Antenna in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this (2) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. Dis-
group. If OK, go to Step 7. If not OK, replace the connect and isolate the battery negative cable. Discon-
faulty antenna or coaxial cable as required. nect the right body wire harness connector from the CD
(7) Connect the battery negative cable. Turn the changer connector receptacle. Check for continuity
ignition switch to the On position. Check for battery between the power ground (Z17) circuit of the right
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
body wire harness connector for the CD changer and a to Step 3. If not OK, repair the shorted audio ground
good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to (Z4) circuit as required.
Step 3. If not OK, repair the open power ground circuit (3) Check for continuity between the audio ground
to the radio receiver as required. (Z4) circuit cavity of the right body wire harness con-
(3) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Check for nector for the CD changer and the audio ground (Z4)
battery voltage at the B(+) circuit cavity of the right circuit pin of the DIN cable connector for the radio
body wire harness connector for the CD changer. If receiver. There should be continuity. If OK, go to
OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, go to Step 5. Step 4. If not OK, repair the open audio ground (Z4)
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. circuit as required.
Check for battery voltage at the ignition switch out- (4) Check for continuity between the audio out
put circuit cavity of the right body wire harness con- right circuit cavity of the right body wire harness
nector for the CD changer. If OK, use a DRB scan connector for the CD changer and a good ground.
tool and the proper Diagnostic Procedures manual for There should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 5. If
further diagnosis. If not OK, go to Step 6. not OK, repair the shorted audio out right circuit as
(5) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative required.
cable. Remove the radio receiver from the instrument (5) Check for continuity between the audio out
panel. Disconnect the DIN cable connector (C4) from right circuit cavity of the right body wire harness
the radio receiver, but do not disconnect the other connector for the CD changer and the audio out right
wire harness connectors. Reconnect the battery neg- circuit pin of the DIN cable connector for the radio
ative cable. Check for battery voltage at the B(+) cir- receiver. There should be continuity. If OK, go to
cuit cavity of the DIN connector receptacle on the Step 6. If not OK, repair the open audio out right cir-
radio receiver. If OK, repair the open B(+) circuit to cuit as required.
the CD changer as required. If not OK, check for a (6) Check for continuity between the audio out left
shorted B(+) circuit to the CD changer and repair as circuit cavity of the right body wire harness connec-
required, then replace the faulty radio receiver. tor for the CD changer and a good ground. There
(6) Turn the ignition switch to the Off position. should be no continuity. If OK, go to Step 7. If not
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. OK, repair the shorted audio out left circuit as
Remove the radio receiver from the instrument required.
panel. Disconnect the DIN cable connector (C4) from (7) Check for continuity between the audio out left
the radio receiver, but do not disconnect the other circuit cavity of the right body wire harness connec-
wire harness connectors. Reconnect the battery neg- tor for the CD changer and the audio out left circuit
ative cable. Turn the ignition switch to the On posi- pin of the DIN cable connector for the radio receiver.
tion. Check for battery voltage at the ignition switch There should be continuity. If OK, replace the faulty
output circuit cavity of the DIN connector receptacle CD change. If not OK, repair the open audio out left
on the radio receiver. If OK, repair the open ignition circuit as required.
switch output circuit to the CD changer as required.
If not OK, check for a shorted ignition switch output REMOTE RADIO SWITCH
circuit to the CD changer and repair as required, For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Audio Sys-
then replace the faulty radio receiver. tem in the Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.

NO SOUND OR ONLY ONE CHANNEL SOUND WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS,
FROM CD REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYS-
(1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. TEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL,
Turn the radio receiver on and check its audio output STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COM-
operation. If OK, go to Step 2. If not OK, refer to PONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE
Speaker in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN
group. ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
(2) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative PERSONAL INJURY.
cable. Disconnect the right body wire harness connec-
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
tor from the CD changer connector receptacle.
cable. Remove the remote radio switch(es) (Fig. 2)
Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
from the steering wheel.
panel. Disconnect the DIN cable connector (C4) from
(2) Use an ohmmeter to check the switch resis-
the radio receiver. Check for continuity between the
tances as shown in the Remote Radio Switch Test
audio ground (Z4) circuit cavity of the right body
chart. If the remote radio switch resistances check
wire harness connector for the CD changer and a
OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, replace the faulty
good ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go
switch.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
(5) Check for continuity between the remote radio
switch ground circuit cavities of the steering wheel
wire harness connectors for both remote radio
switches and the 22-way instrument panel wire har-
ness connector for the BCM. There should be conti-
nuity. If OK, refer to the proper Diagnostic
Procedures manual to test the BCM and the PCI
data bus. If not OK, repair the open remote radio
switch ground circuit as required.

SPEAKER
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Audio Sys-
tem in the Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Diagrams.

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-

BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
Fig. 2 Remote Radio Switches STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
1 – BLACK (LEFT) SWITCH
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
2 – WHITE (RIGHT) SWITCH SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
Remote Radio Switch Test INJURY.
Switch Switch Position Resistance
Right CAUTION: The speaker output of the radio is a
Volume Up 1.210 Kilohms
(White) “floating ground” system. Do not allow any speaker
Right lead to short to ground, as damage to the radio
Volume Down 3.010 Kilohms may result.
(White)
Right (1) Turn the ignition switch to the On position.
Mode Advance 0.0511 Kilohms
(White) Turn the radio receiver on. Adjust the balance and
Left fader controls to check the performance of each indi-
Seek Up 0.261 Kilohms
(Black) vidual speaker. Note the speaker locations that are
Left not performing correctly. Go to Step 2.
Seek Down 0.681 Kilohms (2) Turn the radio receiver off. Turn the ignition
(Black)
switch to the Off position. Disconnect and isolate the
Left Pre-Set Station
0.162 Kilohms battery negative cable. Remove the radio receiver
(Black) Advance
from the instrument panel. If the vehicle is equipped
with the Infinity speaker package, also disconnect
(3) Reconnect the battery negative cable. Turn the the wire harness connectors at the power amplifier.
ignition switch to the On position. Check for 5 volts Check both the speaker feed (+) circuit and return (–)
at the radio control mux circuit cavities of the steer- circuit cavities for the inoperative speaker location(s)
ing wheel wire harness connectors for both remote at the radio receiver wire harness connectors for con-
radio switches. If OK, go to Step 4. If not OK, repair tinuity to ground. In each case, there should be no
the open or shorted radio control mux circuit to the continuity. If OK, go to Step 3. If not OK, repair the
Body Control Module (BCM) as required. shorted speaker feed (+) and/or return (–) circuit(s) to
(4) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative the speaker as required.
cable. Disconnect the 22-way instrument panel wire (3) If the vehicle is equipped with the Infinity
harness connector from the BCM. Check for continu- speaker package, go to Step 6. If the vehicle is
ity between the remote radio switch ground circuit equipped with the standard speaker system, check
cavities of the steering wheel wire harness connec- the resistance between the speaker feed (+) circuit
tors for both remote radio switches and a good and return (–) circuit cavities of the radio receiver
ground. There should be no continuity. If OK, go to wire harness connectors for the inoperative speaker
Step 5. If not OK, repair the shorted remote radio location(s). The meter should read between 2 and 12
switch ground circuit to the BCM as required. ohms (speaker resistance). If OK, go to Step 4. If not
OK, go to Step 5.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
(4) Install a known good radio receiver. Connect (12) Turn the radio receiver off. Turn the ignition
the battery negative cable. Turn the ignition switch switch to the Off position. Disconnect and isolate the
to the On position. Turn on the radio receiver and battery negative cable. For each inoperative speaker
test the speaker operation. If OK, replace the faulty location, check both the amplified feed (+) circuit and
radio receiver. If not OK, turn the radio receiver off, the amplified return (–) circuit cavities of the power
turn the ignition switch to the Off position, discon- amplifier wire harness connectors for continuity to
nect and isolate the battery negative cable, remove ground. In each case there should be no continuity. If
the test radio receiver, and go to Step 5. OK, go to Step 13. If not OK, repair the shorted
(5) Disconnect the wire harness connector at the amplified feed (+) and/or amplified return (–) cir-
inoperative speaker. Check for continuity between cuit(s) to the speaker as required.
the speaker feed (+) circuit cavities of the radio (13) For each inoperative speaker location, check
receiver wire harness connector and the speaker wire the resistance between the amplified feed (+) circuit
harness connector. Repeat the check between the and the amplified return (–) circuit cavities of the
speaker return (–) circuit cavities of the radio power amplifier wire harness connectors. The meter
receiver wire harness connector and the speaker wire should read between 2 and 12 ohms (speaker resis-
harness connector. In each case, there should be con- tance). If OK, replace the faulty power amplifier. If
tinuity. If OK, replace the faulty speaker. If not OK, not OK, go to Step 14.
repair the open speaker feed (+) and/or return (–) cir- (14) Disconnect the speaker wire harness connec-
cuit(s) as required. tor at the inoperative speaker. Check for continuity
(6) For each inoperative speaker location, check for between the amplified feed (+) circuit cavities of the
continuity between the speaker feed (+) circuit cavi- speaker wire harness connector and the power ampli-
ties of the radio receiver wire harness connectors and fier wire harness connector. Repeat the check
the power amplifier wire harness connectors. Repeat between the amplified return (–) circuit cavities of
the check for each inoperative speaker location the speaker wire harness connector and the power
between the speaker return (–) circuit cavities of the amplifier wire harness connector. In each case there
radio receiver wire harness connectors and the power should be continuity. If OK, replace the faulty
amplifier wire harness connectors. In each case, speaker. If not OK, repair the open amplified feed (+)
there should be continuity. If OK, go to Step 7. If not and/or amplified return (–) circuit(s) as required.
OK, repair the open speaker feed (+) and/or return
(–) circuit(s) as required. POWER AMPLIFIER
(7) Check for continuity between the two ground The power amplifier unit should be checked if
circuit cavities of the power amplifier wire harness there is no sound output noted from the speakers.
connector and a good ground. There should be conti- For diagnosis of the power amplifier, refer to
nuity. If OK, go to Step 8. If not OK, repair the open Speaker in the Diagnosis and Testing section of this
ground circuit(s) to ground as required. group. For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Audio
(8) Check the fused B(+) fuse for the power ampli- System in the Contents of Group 8W - Wiring Dia-
fier in the junction block. If OK, go to Step 9. If not grams.
OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as
required and replace the faulty fuse. ANTENNA
(9) Install the radio receiver. Connect the battery
negative cable. Check for battery voltage at the fused WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
B(+) fuse for the power amplifier in the junction BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
block. If OK, go to Step 10. If not OK, repair the RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
open fused B(+) circuit to the Power Distribution STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
Center (PDC) fuse as required. INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
(10) Check for battery voltage at the two fused SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
B(+) circuit cavities of the power amplifier wire har- CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
ness connector. If OK, go to Step 11. If not OK, repair BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
the open fused B(+) circuit(s) to the power amplifier INJURY.
fuse in the junction block as required.
(11) Turn the ignition switch to the On position. The following four tests are used to diagnose the
Turn the radio receiver on. Check for battery voltage antenna with an ohmmeter:
at the enable signal to amplifier circuit cavity of the • Test 1 - Mast to ground test
power amplifier wire harness connector. If OK, go to • Test 2 - Tip-of-mast to tip-of-conductor test
Step 12. If not OK, repair the open enable signal to • Test 3 - Body ground to battery ground test
amplifier circuit to the radio receiver as required. • Test 4 - Body ground to coaxial shield test.
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
The ohmmeter test lead connections for each test (1) Disconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector
are shown in Antenna Tests (Fig. 3). from the radio receiver chassis. Remove the antenna
mast from the antenna base.
NOTE: This model has a special coating on the (2) Insert one ohmmeter test lead into the socket
antenna mast which is not electrically conductive. for the antenna mast in the center of the antenna
Remove the antenna mast from the antenna base base. Connect the other test lead to the center pin of
before attempting to perform Tests 1 and 2. the antenna coaxial cable connector.
(3) Continuity should exist (the ohmmeter should
only register a fraction of an ohm). High or infinite
NOTE: This model has a two-piece antenna coaxial
resistance indicates damage to the base and cable
cable. Tests 2 and 4 must be conducted in two
assembly. Replace the faulty base and cable, if
steps to isolate a coaxial cable problem; from the
required.
coaxial cable connection under the right end of the
instrument panel near the inboard side of the glove
TEST 3
box opening to the antenna base, and then from the
Test 3 checks the condition of the vehicle body
coaxial cable connection to the radio chassis con-
ground connection. This test should be performed
nection.
with the battery positive cable removed from the bat-
tery. Disconnect both battery cables, the negative
cable first. Reconnect the battery negative cable and
perform the test as follows:
(1) Connect one ohmmeter test lead to the vehicle
fender. Connect the other test lead to the battery
negative terminal post.
(2) The resistance should be less than one ohm.
(3) If the resistance is more than one ohm, check
the braided ground strap(s) connected to the engine
and the vehicle body for being loose, corroded, or
damaged. Repair the ground strap connections, if
required.

TEST 4
Test 4 checks the condition of the ground between
the antenna base and the vehicle body as follows:
(1) Connect one ohmmeter test lead to the vehicle
fender. Connect the other test lead to the outer crimp
on the antenna coaxial cable connector.
(2) The resistance should be less then one ohm.
Fig. 3 Antenna Tests (3) If the resistance is more then one ohm, clean
and/or tighten the antenna base to fender mounting
TEST 1 hardware.
Test 1 determines if the antenna mast is insulated
from the base. Proceed as follows: RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
(1) Disconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector
from the radio receiver chassis and isolate. Remove WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
the antenna mast from the antenna base. BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
(2) Insert one ohmmeter test lead into the socket RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
for the antenna mast in the center of the antenna STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
base. Connect the other test lead to the perimeter of INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
the antenna base. Check for continuity. SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
(3) There should be no continuity. If continuity is CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
found, replace the faulty or damaged antenna base BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
and cable assembly. INJURY.

TEST 2 For complete circuit diagrams, see Group 8W -

Test 2 checks the antenna for an open circuit as Wiring Diagrams. Inspect the ground paths and con-
follows: nections at the following locations:
• Blower motor
8F - 12 AUDIO SYSTEMS WJ
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)
• Electric fuel pump REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
• Engine-to-body ground strap(s)
• Generator RADIO RECEIVER
• Ignition module
• Radio antenna base ground WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
• Radio receiver chassis ground wire or strap BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
• Wiper motor. RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
If the source of RFI or EMI noise is identified as a STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
component on the vehicle (i.e., generator, blower INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
motor, etc.), the ground path for that component SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
should be checked. If excessive resistance is found in CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
any ground circuit, clean, tighten, or repair the BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
ground circuits or connections to ground as required INJURY.
before considering any component replacement.
For service and inspection of secondary ignition
components, refer to the Diagnosis and Testing sec- REMOVAL
tion of Group 8D - Ignition Systems. Inspect the fol- (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
lowing secondary ignition system components: cable.
• Distributor cap and rotor (2) Remove the center upper bezel from the instru-
• Ignition coil ment panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center
• Spark plugs Upper Bezel in the Removal and Installation sec-
• Spark plug wire routing and condition. tion of Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems for the
Reroute the spark plug wires or replace the faulty procedures.
components as required. (3) Remove the four screws that secure the radio
If the source of the RFI or EMI noise is identified receiver to the instrument panel (Fig. 4).
as two-way mobile radio or telephone equipment,
check the equipment installation for the following:
• Power connections should be made directly to
the battery, and fused as closely to the battery as
possible.
• The antenna should be mounted on the roof or
toward the rear of the vehicle. Remember that mag-
netic antenna mounts on the roof panel can adversely
affect the operation of an overhead console compass,
if the vehicle is so equipped.
• The antenna cable should be fully shielded coax-
ial cable, should be as short as is practical, and
should be routed away from the factory-installed
vehicle wire harnesses whenever possible.
• The antenna and cable must be carefully
matched to ensure a low Standing Wave Ratio
(SWR).
Fleet vehicles are available with an extra-cost RFI-
suppressed Powertrain Control Module (PCM). This
unit reduces interference generated by the PCM on Fig. 4 Radio Remove/Install
some radio frequencies used in two-way radio com- 1 – INSTRUMENT PANEL
munications. However, this unit will not resolve com- 2 – SCREW (4)
plaints of RFI in the commercial AM or FM radio 3 – RADIO RECEIVER
frequency ranges.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(4) Pull the radio receiver out from the instrument
panel far enough to access the instrument panel wire
harness connectors and the antenna coaxial cable
connector.
(5) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors and the antenna coaxial cable connector
from the receptacles on the rear of the radio receiver.
(6) Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
panel.

INSTALLATION
(1) Position the radio receiver to the instrument
panel.
(2) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connectors and the antenna coaxial cable connector
to the receptacles on the rear of the radio receiver. Fig. 5 Compact Disc Changer Storage Bin Remove/
(3) Position the radio receiver into the mounting Install
hole in the instrument panel. 1 – RIGHT SIDE QUARTER TRIM PANEL
(4) Install and tighten the four screws that secure 2 – LID
3 – LATCH
the radio receiver to the instrument panel. Tighten
4 – SCREW (2)
the screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
5 – CD CHANGER STORAGE BIN
(5) Install the center upper bezel onto the instru-
ment panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Center
Upper Bezel in the Removal and Installation sec-
tion of Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems for the
procedures.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

COMPACT DISC CHANGER

REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Release the latch and open the lid of the com-
pact disc changer storage bin on the right side quar-
ter trim panel (Fig. 5).
(3) Remove the two screws that secure the top of
compact disc changer storage bin to the right side
quarter trim panel.
(4) Grasp the bottom of the compact disc changer
storage bin firmly with both hands and lift it
upwards to disengage the four hook formations that Fig. 6 Compact Disc Changer Remove/Install
secure the bin from the right side quarter trim panel. 1 – RIGHT SIDE QUARTER INNER PANEL
(5) Remove the compact disc changer storage bin 2 – RIGHT SIDE QUARTER TRIM PANEL
from the right side quarter trim panel. 3 – COMPACT DISC CHANGER
(6) Disconnect the right body wire harness connec- 4 – NUT (4)
tor from the connector receptacle on the forward end 5 – RIGHT BODY WIRE HARNESS
6 – STUD (4)
of the compact disc changer (Fig. 6).
(7) Remove the four nuts that secure the compact
disc changer to the four studs on the right side quar- INSTALLATION
ter inner panel. (1) Position the compact disc changer onto the four
(8) Remove the compact disc changer from the studs on the right side quarter inner panel.
right side quarter inner panel. (2) Install and tighten the four nuts that secure
the compact disc changer to the four studs on the
right side quarter inner panel. Tighten the nuts to
6.8 N·m (60 in. lbs.).
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(3) Reconnect the right body wire harness connec-
tor to the connector receptacle on the forward end of
the compact disc changer.
(4) Position the compact disc changer storage bin
onto the right side quarter trim panel.
(5) Align the four hook formations on the compact
disc changer storage bin with the slots in the right
side quarter trim panel.
(6) Using both hands push the compact disc
changer storage bin firmly and evenly toward the
right side quarter trim panel far enough to engage
the hooks on the bin with the slots in the panel.
(7) Using both hands push the compact disc
changer storage bin firmly and evenly downward far
enough to align the screw holes in the bin with the
mounting holes in the right side quarter trim panel.
(8) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the top of the compact disc changer storage bin to the
right side quarter trim panel. Tighten the screws to
1.7 N·m (15 in. lbs.).
(9) Close the lid of the compact disc changer stor-
age bin. Fig. 7 Remote Radio Switches Remove/Install
(10) Reconnect the battery negative cable. 1 – STEERING WHEEL
2 – SPEED CONTROL SWITCH
REMOTE RADIO SWITCH 3 – SCREW
4 – DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG MODULE
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR- 5 – REMOTE RADIO SWITCH
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE 6 – REAR TRIM COVER
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR (6) From the outside of the steering wheel rear
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR trim cover, remove the remote radio switch from the
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE- trim cover mounting hole.
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INSTALLATION
INJURY. (1) Position the remote radio switch to the mount-
ing hole on the outside of the steering wheel rear
trim cover. Be certain that the connector receptacle is
REMOVAL oriented toward the bottom of the switch and pointed
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative toward the center of the steering wheel.
cable. (2) Press firmly and evenly on the remote radio
(2) Remove the driver side airbag module from the switch until each of the switch snap features is fully
steering wheel. Refer to Driver Side Airbag Mod- engaged in the mounting hole of the steering wheel
ule in the Removal and Installation section of Group rear trim cover.
8M - Passive Restraint Systems for the procedures. (3) Reconnect the steering wheel wire harness con-
(3) Remove the speed control switch located on the nector to the connector receptacle of the remote radio
same side of the steering wheel as the remote radio switch.
switch that is being serviced. Refer to Speed Con- (4) Install the speed control switch onto the steer-
trol Switches in the Removal and Installation sec- ing wheel. Refer to Speed Control Switches in the
tion of Group 8H - Speed Control System for the Removal and Installation section of Group 8H -
procedures. Speed Control System for the procedures.
(4) Disconnect the steering wheel wire harness (5) Install the driver side airbag module onto the
connector from the connector receptacle of the remote steering wheel. Refer to Driver Side Airbag Mod-
radio switch (Fig. 7). ule in the Removal and Installation section of Group
(5) From the inside of the steering wheel rear trim 8M - Passive Restraint Systems for the procedures.
cover, press firmly and evenly outward on the back of (6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
the switch to disengage the four snap features that
secure the switch to the inside of the mounting hole.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)

SPEAKER
REMOVAL
INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the top cover from the instrument
panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Top Cover in the
Removal and Installation section of Group 8E -
Instrument Panel Systems for the procedures.
(3) Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector from the speaker wire harness connector
(Fig. 8).

Fig. 9 Front Door Speaker Remove/Install

1 – PLASTIC NUT (4)
2 – FRONT DOOR
3 – FRONT DOOR SPEAKER
4 – FRONT DOOR WIRE HARNESS
5 – SCREW (4)

(5) Disconnect the front door wire harness connec-

tor from the speaker connector receptacle.
(6) Remove the speaker from the front door inner
panel.

Fig. 8 Instrument Panel Speaker Remove/Install REAR DOOR SPEAKER

1 – INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRE HARNESS (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
2 – INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER cable.
3 – SCREW (2)
(2) Remove the trim panel from the rear door.
Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel in the Removal and
(4) Remove the two screws that secure the speaker Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the proce-
to the top of the instrument panel. dures.
(5) Remove the speaker from the top of instrument (3) Remove the three screws that secure the
panel. speaker to the rear door inner panel (Fig. 10).
(4) Pull the speaker away from the rear door inner
FRONT DOOR SPEAKER panel far enough to access the rear door wire harness
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative connector.
cable. (5) Disconnect the rear door wire harness connec-
(2) Remove the trim panel from the front door. tor from the speaker connector receptacle.
Refer to Front Door Trim Panel in the Removal (6) Remove the speaker from the rear door inner
and Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the panel.
procedures.
(3) Remove the four screws that secure the INSTALLATION
speaker to the front door inner panel (Fig. 9).
(4) Pull the speaker away from the front door INSTRUMENT PANEL SPEAKER
inner door panel far enough to access the front door (1) Position the speaker onto the top of the instru-
wire harness connector. ment panel.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
REAR DOOR SPEAKER
(1) Position the speaker to the rear door inner
panel.
(2) Reconnect the rear door wire harness connector
to the speaker connector receptacle.
(3) Position the speaker onto the rear door inner
panel.
(4) Install and tighten the three screws that secure
the speaker to the rear door inner panel. Tighten the
screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the trim panel onto the rear door. Refer
to Rear Door Trim Panel in the Removal and
Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the proce-
dures.
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

POWER AMPLIFIER
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
Fig. 10 Rear Door Speaker Remove/Install (2) Unlatch and lift the right rear seat cushion to
1 – PLASTIC NUT (3)
the upright position.
2 – REAR DOOR (3) Disconnect the two right body wire harness
3 – REAR DOOR SPEAKER connectors from the connector receptacles on the
4 – REAR DOOR WIRE HARNESS right end of the power amplifier (Fig. 11).
5 – SCREW (3)

(2) Install and tighten the two screws that secure

the speaker to the top of the instrument panel.
Tighten the screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
(3) Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness
connector to the speaker wire harness connector.
(4) Install the top cover onto the instrument panel.
Refer to Instrument Panel Top Cover in the
Removal and Installation section of Group 8E -
Instrument Panel Systems for the procedures.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

FRONT DOOR SPEAKER

(1) Position the speaker to the front door inner
panel.
(2) Reconnect the front door wire harness connec-
tor to the speaker connector receptacle. Fig. 11 Power Amplifier Remove/Install
1 – NUT (3)
(3) Position the speaker onto the front door inner
2 – RIGHT BODY WIRE HARNESS
door panel.
3 – AMPLIFIER
(4) Install and tighten the four screws that secure 4 – STUD (3)
the speaker to the front door inner panel. Tighten 5 – RIGHT REAR FLOOR PANEL
the screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).
(5) Install the trim panel onto the front door. Refer
to Front Door Trim Panel in the Removal and (4) Remove the three nuts that secure the power
Installation section of Group 23 - Body for the proce- amplifier to the three studs on the floor panel.
dures. (5) Remove the power amplifier from the three
(6) Reconnect the battery negative cable. floor panel studs.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the power amplifier onto the three
floor panel studs.
(2) Install and tighten the three nuts that secure
the power amplifier to the three studs on the floor
panel. Tighten the nuts to 11.8 N·m (105 in. lbs.).
(3) Reconnect the two right body wire harness con-
nectors to the connector receptacles on the right end
of the power amplifier.
(4) Lower the right rear seat cushion to the floor
panel.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

ANTENNA
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-
BAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY
STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR
INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR
SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRE-
CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-
BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.

REMOVAL
ANTENNA BASE AND LEAD Fig. 12 Antenna Base and Lead Remove/Install
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative 1 – BASE AND LEAD
cable. 2 – ESCUTCHEON
(2) Remove the scuff plate from the right front 3 – MAST
4 – SHROUD
door sill. Refer to Front Door Scuff Plate in the
5 – CAP NUT
Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body
6 – RIGHT FRONT FENDER
for the procedures. 7 – GROMMET
(3) Remove the trim panel from the right inner 8 – CONNECTOR
cowl side. Refer to Front Door Scuff Plate in the
Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body
for the procedures. (8) Unscrew the antenna mast from the antenna
(4) Reach under the passenger side of the instru- base (Fig. 13).
ment panel near the right cowl side inner panel to (9) Remove the plastic shroud from the antenna
disconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector by base cap nut.
pulling it apart while twisting the metal connector (10) Remove the antenna base cap nut using an
halves (Fig. 12). Do not pull on the cable. antenna nut wrench (Special Tool C-4816) (Fig. 14).
(5) Remove the lower rear half of the inner liner (11) Remove the antenna escutcheon from the
from the right front fender wheel house. Refer to antenna base on the top of the right front fender.
Front Fender in the Removal and Installation sec- (12) Lower the antenna base from the mounting
tion of Group 23 - Body for the procedures. hole in the top of the right front fender.
(6) Reach through the rear of the right front (13) Remove the antenna base and lead from the
fender wheel house opening to access and unseat the rear of the right front fender wheel house opening.
antenna lead grommet from the hole in the right
INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE
cowl side outer panel.
(7) Pull the antenna lead coaxial cable and connec- (1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
tor out of the passenger compartment and into the cable.
right front fender wheel house through the hole in (2) Remove the scuff plate from the right front
the right cowl side outer panel. door sill. Refer to Front Door Scuff Plate in the
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(6) Remove the radio receiver from the instrument
panel. Refer to Radio Receiver in the Removal and
Installation section of this group for the procedures.
(7) Remove the passenger side airbag module from
the instrument panel. Refer to Passenger Side Air-
bag Module in the Removal and Installation section
of Group 8M - Passive Restraint Systems for the pro-
cedures.
(8) Disengage the antenna cable retainer from the
mounting hole in the top of the radio mount on the
instrument panel structural duct (Fig. 15).

Fig. 13 Antenna Mast Remove/Install - Typical

1 – ANTENNA MAST
2 – ADAPTER
3 – CAP NUT

Fig. 15 Instrument Panel Antenna Cable Routing

1 – INSTRUMENT PANEL STRUCTURAL DUCT
2 – RETAINER
3 – COAXIAL CABLE
4 – COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTORS

(9) Disengage the antenna cable from the locator

tabs on the top of the instrument panel structural
duct above the glove box opening.
Fig. 14 Antenna Base Cap Nut Remove/Install - (10) Remove the antenna cable from the instru-
Typical ment panel.
1 – CAP NUT
2 – ANTENNA ADAPTER
INSTALLATION
3 – TOOL
ANTENNA BASE AND LEAD
Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body (1) Position the antenna base and lead into the
for the procedures. rear of the right front fender wheel house opening.
(3) Remove the trim panel from the right inner (2) Insert the antenna base into the mounting hole
cowl side. Refer to Front Door Scuff Plate in the in the top of the right front fender.
Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body (3) Install the antenna escutcheon onto the
for the procedures. antenna base on the top of the right front fender.
(4) Reach under the passenger side of the instru- (4) Install and tighten the antenna base cap nut
ment panel near the right cowl side inner panel to using an antenna nut wrench (Special Tool C-4816).
disconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector by Tighten the cap nut to 6.8 N·m (60 in. lbs.).
pulling it apart while twisting the metal connector (5) Install the plastic shroud onto the antenna
halves. Do not pull on the cable. base cap nut.
(5) Disengage the antenna cable retainer from the (6) Install and tighten the antenna mast onto the
mounting hole in the wire harness mounting tab antenna base. Tighten the antenna mast to 3.3 N·m
under the passenger side end of the instrument (30 in. lbs.).
panel.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(7) Reach through the rear of the right front Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body
fender wheel house opening to access and insert the for the procedures.
antenna lead coaxial cable and connector into the (10) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
passenger compartment through the hole in the right
cowl side outer panel. RADIO NOISE SUPPRESSION COMPONENTS
(8) From the right front fender wheel house, seat
the antenna lead grommet into the hole in the right REMOVAL
cowl side outer panel.
(9) Install the lower rear half of the inner liner ENGINE-TO-BODY GROUND STRAP
into the right front fender wheel house. Refer to (1) Remove the screw that secures the engine-to-
Front Fender in the Removal and Installation sec- body ground strap eyelet to the lower plenum panel
tion of Group 23 - Body for the procedures. (Fig. 16) or (Fig. 17).
(10) Reach under the passenger side of the instru-
ment panel near the right cowl side inner panel to
reconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector halves.
(11) Install the trim panel onto the right inner
cowl side. Refer to Front Door Scuff Plate in the
Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body
for the procedures.
(12) Install the scuff plate onto the right front door
sill. Refer to Front Door Scuff Plate in the
Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body
for the procedures.
(13) Reconnect the battery negative cable.

INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE

(1) Position the antenna cable onto the instrument
panel.
(2) Engage the antenna cable with the locator tabs
on the top of the instrument panel structural duct
above the glove box opening.
(3) Engage the antenna cable retainer into the
mounting hole in the top of the radio mount on the
instrument panel structural duct.
(4) Install the passenger side airbag module onto Fig. 16 Engine-To-Body Ground Strap Remove/
the instrument panel. Refer to Passenger Side Air- Install - 4.0L Engine
bag Module in the Removal and Installation section 1 – SCREW
2 – LOWER PLENUM PANEL
of Group 8M - Passive Restraint Systems for the pro-
3 – ENGINE
cedures.
4 – STUD
(5) Install the radio receiver onto the instrument 5 – NUT
panel. Refer to Radio Receiver in the Removal and 6 – GROUND STRAP
Installation section of this group for the procedures.
(6) Engage the antenna cable retainer into the
mounting hole in the wire harness mounting tab (2) On models with a 4.0L engine, remove the nut
under the passenger side end of the instrument that secures the engine-to-body ground strap eyelet
panel. to the stud on the right rear side of the engine cyl-
(7) Reach under the passenger side of the instru- inder head.
ment panel near the right cowl side inner panel to (3) On models with a 4.7L engine, remove the two
reconnect the antenna coaxial cable connector halves. nuts that secure the engine-to-body ground strap eye-
(8) Install the trim panel onto the right inner cowl lets to the studs on the right and left rear sides of
side. Refer to Front Door Scuff Plate in the the engine intake manifold.
Removal and Installation section of Group 23 - Body (4) Remove the engine-to-body ground strap eye-
for the procedures. let(s) from the stud(s) on the engine.
(9) Install the scuff plate onto the right front door (5) Remove the engine-to-body ground strap from
sill. Refer to Front Door Scuff Plate in the the engine compartment.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
INSTALLATION
ENGINE-TO-BODY GROUND STRAP
(1) Position the engine-to-body ground strap into
the engine compartment.
(2) Install the engine-to-body ground strap eye-
let(s) onto the stud(s) on the engine.
(3) On models with a 4.0L engine, install and
tighten the nut that secures the engine-to-body
ground strap eyelet to the stud on the right rear side
of the engine cylinder head. Tighten the nut to 5.6
N·m (50 in. lbs.).
(4) On models with a 4.7L engine, install and
tighten the two nuts that secure the engine-to-body
ground strap eyelets to the studs on the right and
left rear sides of the engine intake manifold. Tighten
the nuts to 11.3 N·m (100 in. lbs.).
(5) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
engine-to-body ground strap eyelet to the lower ple-
num panel. Tighten the screw to 4.5 N·m (40 in. lbs.).

EXHAUST SYSTEM-TO-BODY AND TRANSMISSION GROUND

Fig. 17 Engine-To-Body Ground Strap Remove/ STRAP - 4.7L ENGINE ONLY
Install - 4.7L Engine A ground strap for radio noise suppression is
1 – GROUND STRAP
installed between the exhaust pipe, the vehicle body
2 – SCREW
3 – ENGINE
and the transmission or transfer case on this model
4 – STUD (2) when it is equipped with a 4.7L engine. At the time
5 – NUT (2) this service manual was published, graphics and
6 – LOWER PLENUM PANEL technical information to support the service of this
ground strap was not available. This information will
be published in a Technical Service Bulletin when it
EXHAUST SYSTEM-TO-BODY AND TRANSMISSION GROUND
STRAP - 4.7L ENGINE ONLY becomes available.
A ground strap for radio noise suppression is
installed between the exhaust pipe, the vehicle body SPECIAL TOOLS
and the transmission or transfer case on this model
when it is equipped with a 4.7L engine. At the time AUDIO SYSTEMS
this service manual was published, graphics and
technical information to support the service of this
ground strap was not available. This information will
be published in a Technical Service Bulletin when it
becomes available.

Antenna Nut Wrench C-4816