8801, 8802 and 8803

8801 - Front Disc Brake Pads - All Models

Replace the front disc brake pads, using Pad Kit, Chrysler P/N T1202815 (AMC P/N 7701202815), by following the procedure provided in M.R. 289.

8802 - Air Conditioning Pressure Hose - All Models So Equipped

The new improved hose can be identified by a black sleeve covering the hose. If the sleeve is present, this replacement service is not required. If no sleeve covers the hose, replace the hose using P/N T0791355 (7700791355) and the M.R. 289 instructions.

Caution:

Be sure to use a backup wrench when removing and installing the hose end fitting at the condenser. Failure to do so may allow the condenser fitting to twist and damage the condenser.

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8803 - Driveability -- Automatic Transmission Equipped Models

Correction requires replacement of the Electronic Control Unit (ECU).

Important:

Most of the subject vehicles are already equipped with the latest ECU, either as delivered to dealers or from previous service repair. Already corrected units can be identified by the presence of a daub of red paint on the visible end of the clamshell that houses the ECU -- Location A of Figure 1 -- or by the Homologation Number HOM 7700 742 979 on the ECU below the part number at Location B of Figure 2.
If ECU replacement is required (no daub of paint and/or absence of the 7700 742 979 Homologation Number), replace the ECU as follows with P/N T1464854 (7701464854).

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8803 - Driveability -- Automatic Transmission Equipped Models (Continued)

ECU Replacement

^ Removal

The ECU is located in a plastic clamshell that is mounted under the black plastic cover (C of Figure 3) on the left inner strut tower in the engine compartment.

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the wing nut (E of Figure 3).

3. Remove the black plastic cover (C of Figure 3).

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4. Pull back retaining clip (F of Figure 4).

5. Remove the plastic clamshell and open it.

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ECU Replacement

^ Removal (Continued)

6. Disconnect the ECU connector (G of Figure 5).
7. Remove the ECU retaining nuts (H of Figure 5) and remove the ECU from the clamshell.

Note: Removed ECUs must be returned.
^ Installation

1. Position the updated ECU into the clamshell and install the retaining nuts.

2. Connect the ECU connector.

3. Place the top half of the clamshell on the bottom half and secure the assembly in position with the retaining clip.

4. Position the black plastic cover and secure it with the wing nut.

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5. Place a daub of red paint on the exposed end of the clamshell (A of Figure 1) to indicate that the ECU has been changed.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.