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New Mopars for 2004: Service highlights
Feb 4, 2025
New Mopars for 2004: Service highlights from Ma Mopar (MasterTech series)
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at one time new vehicle models were
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introduced in the fall and MasterTech
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could tell you about most of the changes
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associated with them in a September or
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October release Now new model
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introductions and new model changes can
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occur at any time some of the 2004 model
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year changes discussed in this program
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have already occurred while others will
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be made in the future in addition to
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cover the wide variety of changes
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MasterTech now devotes a number of
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programs to new models and new features
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this month's reference book and Tech
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news training tips can direct you to
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other MasterTech programs that discuss
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2004 model year changes in this program
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we'll take a look at the changes that
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are not being covered in other programs
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we'll first discuss changes that affect
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multiple vehicle lines then we'll move
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to individual segments covering
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Passenger cars trucks and Jeep
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Vehicles not all new model changes
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affect just a specific model some are
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corporate wide or may apply specifically
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to cars or trucks let's take a look at
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some changes that are spread across a
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wide variety of vehicles starting with
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powertrain related items all gas turbo
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engines receive new fuel injectors that
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have a higher flow rate for improved
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performance the 40te automatic
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transmission mentioned in the August
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MasterTech will now be an all Chrysler
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Group domestic non-turbo light duty four
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cylinder front-wheel drive model models
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the ngc3 or next Generation controller
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has become standard equipment on
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Pacifica and Sebring and Stratus models
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like the ngc1 ngc3 combines the
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powertrain control module and
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transmission control module in one unit
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for those Vehicles equipped with an
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automatic transmission or
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transaxle a few crossplatform changes
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affect the chassis safety and body
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electrical systems to expand listening
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choices for customers the serious
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satellite radio system or SARS is
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available in all Chrysler Group Vehicles
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either as a Mopar option or factory
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installed the UK connect voice activated
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hands-free in vehicle communication
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system is now available in Chrysler
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Group premium Vehicles this system is
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designed to work with cellular phones
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employing Bluetooth wireless technology
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now that we've looked at a few
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crossplatform changes let's look at
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changes to individual models
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let's start our look at changes that
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affect specific models of Passenger cars
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with the PT Cruiser turbo for those
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wanting turbo performance at a value
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price the Special Value turbo model is
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now available with a few modifications
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this model still delivers turbo punch
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with exceptional value and it's designed
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to run on 87 octane
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fuel as a part of brake system changes
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to PT Cruiser traction control has been
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added to the anti-lock brake system on
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PT Cruiser turbo models see the chart in
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this month's reference book for a list
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of the available brake systems on PT
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Cruiser turbo and non-turbo
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models to help apply downforce to the
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rear and enhance its appearance the PT
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Cruiser turbo now has an available rear
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spoiler to add to the fun and excitement
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of the PT Cruiser turbo a convertible
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version will be introduced later in the
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model year included in the convertible
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package is the Smart Glass feature which
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lowers the door glass 10 mm when either
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the outside or inside door handle is
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operated this is to help reduce door
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opening and closing effort since the
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door glass fits up inside the weather
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strip when in the full up position the
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back glass on the convertible is
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serviced similar to the sedan while the
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top assembly has some unique service
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procedures both the back glass and top
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are covered in the updated Chrysler
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convertible top service training course
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check out the DCA course catalog for a
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full description
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now we'll take a look at changes that
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affect PT Cruisers with naturally
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aspirated engines and see what's new
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there for 2004 front disc rear drum
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brakes with abs will be available a
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feature which is now standard on the PT
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Cruiser is the Sentry key vehicle
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immobilizer look for the PT Cruiser
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touring convertible to be available
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later in the model year and just like
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the PT Cruiser turbo convert convertible
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the touring version will have the smart
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glass feature and the back glass and top
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will be serviced in the same
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manner for 2003 the big news for sports
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car enthusiasts was the addition of the
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new SRT4 Model A few improvements have
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been made for 2004 such as the addition
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of a 136 amp generator to handle the
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extra demands on the electrical system
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along with the limited slip differential
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which you saw cover in detail in the
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August
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MasterTech even though the SRT4 and PT
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Cruiser turbo share the same engine the
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oil requirements are different the SRT4
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should use synthetic 10w30 motor oil
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while the PT Cruiser turbo and Special
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Value turbo model should use
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mineral-based 10W30 motor oil now let's
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take a look at the Sebring and Stratus
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sedan and Sebring convertible and see
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what's new there
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there are several new items which have
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an effect on servicing Sebring and
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Stratus models we'll begin with
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powertrain related items the flex fuel
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V6 which gave Sean Stratus an ffv
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designation is now available in fleet
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vehicles only and the 2.4 l pev or
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partial zero emissions vehicle will be
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available in select
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States the 2004 A2 Jr models with a
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production launch of July 2003 will use
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a new visist air conditioning compressor
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where previous models used a sandon type
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the vison compressor will use a
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different type of refrigerant oil and
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refrigerant amount and for 2004 you'll
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find speed control as standard equipment
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on the convertible
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model in changes affecting chassis items
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lowspeed traction control has now been
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added to ABS Plus in body electrical
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changes the auto dimming rear view
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mirror is now available on ES LXI Li
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lied and RT
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models also available on these models
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are steering wheel mounted radio
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controls another change in the area of
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sound systems affects all Jr models with
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the popularity of the cassette
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diminishing a CD player is now standard
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equipment now that we've shown you
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what's new on the sedans and
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convertibles let's take a look at the
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coupes for the 2004 model year the
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Sebring and Stratus coups also have a
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few changes worth noting first off the
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belt alert enhanced seat belt reminder
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system is now standard for people who
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use a lot of accessories in their car a
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second power accessory Outlet is now
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inside the console storage
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box in last January's MasterTech we
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covered service highlights of the new
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Chrysler Pacifica since then there are
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new developments you need to know about
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look for a new model to be added to the
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Pacifica lineup later in the model year
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that will be available in front-wheel
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drive only to keep Tire spin equalized
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when the traction control is turned off
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the front-wheel drive Pacifica will
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offer a feature called brake limiting
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differential or BL what BL does is limit
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the speed difference between the drive
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Wheels by means of the traction control
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components it's like having a limited
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slip differential only the slip is is
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limited by the effect of the brake
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components on the differential look for
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more information on BL in the February
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MasterTech along with updated course
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information in the DCA course
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catalog as mentioned in the August
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Master Tech in case your customers
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aren't aware inform them that the
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Pacifica should use mid-grade
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fuel Chrysler Minivans continue to lead
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the segment with improvements and
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Innovations so it's important to keep on
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top of changes to these popular vehicles
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in the area of powertrains the 3.3 L
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engine receives an EGR this year along
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with a 1200 RPM idle in neutral and park
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to Aid with catalytic converter
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warm-up a new key fob with integrated
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key and keyless controls replaces the
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key and fob from last year which also
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adds a Sentry key remote entry
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Electronic Module or scream to the
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vehicle power adjustable pedals are are
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now part of the memory system
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option the optional seat side airbags
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will now become side curtain airbags
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which will now be controlled by the
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Bosch 8.7 e airbag control module look
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for the addition of a knee blocker
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airbag like the one on Pacifica later in
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the model year additional changes
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affecting what is now available on
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various minivan trim levels can be found
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in your reference book well that wraps
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up our look at passenger cars and
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minivans next we'll take a look at Dodge
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Ram trucks and then move on to Jeep
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vehicles for 2004 Dakota has a few
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changes worth noting especially in the
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area of engines as mentioned in the
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August program the new Next Generation
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3.7 L V6 has been added to the lineup
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you may also want to note that the 3.9 L
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5.2 L and 5.9 L have been discontinued
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in the Dakota along with the RT model
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the remote recliner function on the
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driver seat on Dakota Club CAD models
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has also been
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discontinued you may have noticed that
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we haven't talked about the Durango yet
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that's because the 2004 Durango is all
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new and will be covered in depth with
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its own program next
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month with their aggressive looks load
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carrying capacity and towing capability
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Dodge trucks have the advantage over the
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competition now we'll take a look at the
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changes for 20 04 starting with those
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that affect more than one
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series if a Ram pickup is equipped with
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a 3.7 L 4.7 L or 5.7 L Hemi engine
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you'll find a new coolant overflow
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bottle under the hood another change
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that affects the 5.7 L Hemi is that the
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engine controller has been upgraded to
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the new ngc3 version the ngc3 combines
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the PCM and TCM in one unit and includes
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electronic throttle control when used
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with the Hemi
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as mentioned in the August program the
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545 RF transmission has a new toe mode
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shift schedule accompanied by a new tow
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Hall
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switch all Ram pickups equipped with a
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5.7 L Hemi engine and rall or rear wheel
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anti-lock brakes will use one wheel
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speed sensor at the left front wheel and
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one on the rear differential as inputs
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this is due to the ETC used on 5.7 L
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engines needing a redundant speed sensor
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signal the new configuration for rwall
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will also add a revised Camp to the
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system in the area of restrained systems
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all Ram trucks will now use the belt
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alert audible warning system and
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multi-stage airbags for driver and front
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passenger appear in Ram pickups for the
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2004 model year for those who need
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directions when traveling in an
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unfamiliar City the rb1 GPS navigation
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radio is a nice
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option now that you know which changes
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affect a wide range of Ram trucks let's
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get more specific and see what changes
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affect just the Ram 1500
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pickup the 1500 series Ram pickup
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continues to keep the same basic design
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for 2004 but there are some changes
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worth noting in the area of engines the
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4.7 L will be E85 capable earning Ram
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trucks with this engine an ffv or Flex
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Fuel vehicle
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designation the Hemi engine will use an
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EGR or exhaust gas recirculation valve
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for
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2004 underneath we find a new NV 244 Gen
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2 electronic full-time transfer
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case in our last change the fuel tank on
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the 1500 quad cab short-wheelbase model
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is now 34
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Gall next up we'll talk about the only
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Dodge truck available with an 8.3 L V10
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for those people who always wish the
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Viper were available with a pickup bed
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your wa is over the big news in the
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performance area is the
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SRT10 let's look at some of the features
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on this hot new Performance Truck from
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Dodge at the heart of the truck is the
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mighty Viper v10 this is essentially the
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same engine that goes into the Viper
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with some slight modifications to make
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it work in the Dr
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truck along with the engine the SRT10
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also uses the same jtech PCM as the
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Viper behind the engine the SRT10 will
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use the same six-speed manual
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transmission found in the Viper and
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providing a positive feel and short
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precise throw the heurst shifter makes
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it hard to miss a gear unique engine and
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transmission mounts are used on the
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SRT10 to accommodate the Viper
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powertrain another unique item on the
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SRT10 is the throttle
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linkage transferring all that power to
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the rear wheels is the heavyduty RBI a
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60 rear axle with a 4.10 ratio you'll
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note that this axle uses New tubes and
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bearings and requires new special tools
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for bearing installation and removal
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unique spindles and springs add to the
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truck's attitude with a lower ride
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height than a stock dr1
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1500 providing the stopping power in the
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front are modified calipers and new
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rotors the rear brakes have also seen
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some
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modifications now that we've told you
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about the new Sr T10 there are a couple
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of items you should know about on the
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Ram 2500 and 3500 series trucks let's
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take a
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look the 2500 and 3500 series Dr trucks
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remain virtually unchanged except for
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the addition of an off-road package on
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the 2500 series it will be available on
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regular cab longbox SLT
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4x4 on the 3500 series it will be
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available on on quad cab shortbox SLT
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4x4
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versions you may want to note that the
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8.0 L V10 is no longer available in
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these
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models that ends our look at Dodge
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trucks next up we'll take a look at
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what's new on Jeep
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vehicles to keep its title as the number
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one fun machine Jeep continually makes
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improvements to stay competitive under
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the Grand Cherokee in addition to the
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nv4 2 and
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nv247 you'll find the new quadr TR 1 NV
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147 single-p speed transfer case to help
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reduce wind noise the crossbars on the
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luggage rack should be in their proper
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storage position the front crossbar
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should be positioned in the fourth
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alignment hole from the rear and the
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rear crossbar should be positioned in
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the furthest to the rear alignment hole
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refer to service bulletin
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23133 for additional
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information beginning with and Cherokees
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produced in July 2003 the airbag control
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module or ACM will no longer use remote
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front impact sensors as inputs the
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sensors are now integrated into the
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ACM the airbag control module in the
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Grand Cherokee is also the subject of
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service bulletin
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0816 03 which discusses how the ACM is
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optimized for current and prior model
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years if you ever find yourself lost in
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a city you're not famili familiar with
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the GPS navigation radio can help you
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get back on course the DVDs used by the
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navigation radio will only operate in
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the factory unit and are not compatible
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with other units on the Grand Cherokee
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Overland adjustable pedals are now
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standard
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equipment our final vehicle the Liberty
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continues to be one of Jeep's most
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popular there are some changes for 2004
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you need to be aware of
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the belt alert enhanced seat belt
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reminder system will be added to all
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models along with a seat belt
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pre-tensioner for the front passenger
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side
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belt while we're on the subject of
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safety the Liberty now uses the new TRW
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Daimler Chrysler common airbag module or
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DC cam airbag system this module can be
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configured to meet the specifications of
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the particular vehicle that's being
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installed
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on finally the fuel tank capacity has
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been increased to 19.5 Gall giving the
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Liberty even more range between
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fill-ups that concludes our look at
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service highlights next up some service
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information changes coming in the near
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future the 2004 Crossfire will be the
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last vehicle to be supported with paper
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manuals that are automatically shipped
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to the dealerships dealerships will
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still have the option of ordering paper
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manuals but at a higher cost instead
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instead Tech connect and CDs will be
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used to supply service and diagnostic
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information some of the benefits of
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these changes include timely updates on
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Tech connect and easier storage of the
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CDs versus the bulky paper manuals along
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with these changes look for a fresh new
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visual format to be introduced also look
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for more information on these changes in
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future MasterTech
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programs as you just saw there are many
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changes that affect the new Chrysler
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Dodge and Jeep products for 2004
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knowing your product will help keep you
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ahead of the game well that wraps up
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this month's update be sure to catch
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next month's MasterTech when we'll cover
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the allnew 2004 Dodge Durango thanks for
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watching
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