Chrysler 1997 Stratus Convertible RHD Service Manual page 263

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
(6) Release snaps holding air cleaner housing
cover to housing.
(7) Remove air cleaner cover and inlet hoses from
engine.
(8) Unplug TPS and idle air control motor connec-
tors (Fig. 35) and (Fig. 36).
Fig. 35 Throttle Position Sensor
Fig. 36 Idle Air Control Motor
(9) Pry retainer tab back on throttle cable and
slide cable out of bracket (Fig. 37). Remove cable
from throttle lever.
(10) Slide Speed control cable out of bracket, if
equipped (Fig. 37). Remove cable from throttle lever.
(11) Remove EGR tube from intake plenum (Fig.
38).
(12) Remove plenum support bracket bolt located
rearward of EGR tube (Fig. 38).
(13) Remove bolts holding upper intake plenum
and remove plenum.
(14) Always remove the ignition cable by grasping
at the spark plug boot turning, the boot 1/2 turn and
pulling straight back in a steady motion.
SPEED CONTROL CABLE EGR BOLTS TUBE
Fig. 37 Throttle Cable Attachment
Fig. 38 EGR Tube and Right Manifold Support Bolt
(15) Prior to removing the spark plug spray com-
pressed air around the spark plug hole and the area
around the spark plug.
(16) Remove the spark plug using a quality socket
with a rubber or foam insert.
(17) Inspect the spark plug condition. Refer to
Spark Plug Condition in this section.
SPARK PLUG INSTALLATION
(1) To avoid cross threading, start the spark plug
into the cylinder head by hand.
(2) Tighten spark plugs to 28 N·m (20 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Install ignition cables over spark plugs.
(4) Install new gasket and position upper intake
plenum. Tighten plenum bolts to 18 N·m (13 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(5) Install bolts at plenum support brackets.
Tighten bolts to 18 N·m (13 ft. lbs.).
(6) Install EGR tube to plenum. Tighten EGR tube
to intake manifold plenum screws to 11 N·m (95 in.
lbs.).
EGR TUBE SUPPORT THROTTLE CABLE
RELEASE TANG
IGNITION SYSTEM
BRACKET BOLT
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