Target Audience:
Owners with basic mechanical skills, independent auto service professionals, and dealership technicians
Segment:
Full-size/near-luxury sedans.
Advantage:
Provides the same information as authorized dealer service departments; vehicle-specific, not generic
Content Features:
Step-by-step instructions, diagrams, illustrations, wiring schematics, specifications
Value Proposition:
Enables cost savings on routine maintenance and repairs, empowers informed discussions with technicians
Coverage Scope:
Comprehensive service, repair, and workshop information
Estimated Page Count:
Extensive (specific number not provided, but implies full factory manual equivalent)
Type:
Service Repair Workshop Manual
Download Speed:
Speed Download
Engine Mechanical:
Full service, repair, and troubleshooting for engine systems
Engine Electrical:
Detailed coverage of engine electrical systems
Emission Control:
Emission control systems diagnosis and repair
Fuel System:
Fuel system components, diagnosis, and service
Clutch System:
Clutch system inspection, adjustment, and repair (for manual transmission variants)
Manual Transaxle:
Service and repair procedures for manual transaxles
Automatic Transaxle:
Comprehensive automatic transaxle service, diagnosis, and repair
Driveshaft Axle:
Driveshaft and axle assembly service and repair
Suspension:
Suspension system diagnosis, alignment, and component replacement
Steering:
Steering system components, power steering, and alignment
Restraint System:
Airbag and seatbelt system information and service
Brake System:
Brake system components, hydraulic, and ABS diagnostics and repair
Body Interior Exterior:
Interior and exterior body panel repair, trim, and adjustments
Body Electrical:
Body electrical systems, lighting, power accessories, and wiring schematics
HVAC:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system service and repair
General Information:
Includes general information about the vehicle, specifications, and identification.
Diagnostic Procedures:
Step-by-step troubleshooting guides for various systems
Repair Procedures:
Detailed repair instructions for all major components and systems
Maintenance Procedures:
Routine maintenance tasks and schedules
Depth:
Factory-level technical detail, suitable for professional technicians and skilled DIYers
Wiring Schematics:
Includes detailed wiring schematics for electrical systems, crucial for diagnosing electrical faults.
Engine Options 2003 2004:
Likely includes 3.5L EGG (255 hp) and potentially a 2.7L EER (200 hp) for some models, with V6 configurations being standard for the LH platform during these years.
Horsepower Torque:
Specific figures vary by engine and model, detailed in manual (e.g., 3.5L typically around 255 hp / 250 lb-ft).
Fuel Delivery:
Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Engine Type:
V6 configurations common for the LH platform.
Engine Layout:
Front-engine, front-wheel-drive (FWD).
Ignition System:
Distributorless Ignition System (DIS) likely, with coil-on-plug (COP) or coil pack setups.
Standard Transmission:
Automatic transaxle (e.g., 4-speed automatic transmission)
Optional Transmission:
Manual transaxle may have been available on certain trims/models, though less common for this generation.
Transmission Control:
Electronic Transmission Control (ETC) and likely a feature like AutoStick manual shifting for automatic transmissions.
Automatic Transmission Fluid:
Likely ATF+4 (Automatic Transmission Fluid type 4), as specified by Chrysler.
Wheelbase:
Approximately 113.0 inches for the LH platform cars.
Overall Length:
Varies slightly by model (300M typically longer and wider than Concorde/Intrepid).
Curb Weight:
Estimated range of 3,700 - 4,000 lbs depending on model and equipment.
NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
Likely rated 'Good' or 'Acceptable' in frontal impact tests by NHTSA for these years.
Active Safety Features:
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control (often standard or optional)
Passive Safety Features:
Front airbags, available side-impact airbags, advanced seatbelt systems
Audio System:
Factory-installed AM/FM stereo with CD player, optional cassette, and premium sound systems (e.g., Infinity).
Cruise Control:
Standard cruise control system for highway driving.
Remote Keyless Entry:
Available remote keyless entry system.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically every 3,000-7,500 miles depending on oil type and driving conditions; manual will specify exact recommendation.
Spark Plug Replacement:
Refer to manual for specific interval, often around 100,000 miles for Platinum-tipped spark plugs.
Engine Oil Specification:
Likely SAE 5W-30 or SAE 3.0W-30 synthetic blend or full synthetic oil, meeting Chrysler MS-6395 specification.
Coolant Specification:
Chrysler HOAT (Hybrid Organic Acid Technology) antifreeze, typically Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant, or equivalent meeting the specification.
Power Steering Fluid:
Chrysler MS-5901 specification power steering fluid.
Common Wear Items:
Examples may include intake manifold gaskets, front suspension components (ball joints, tie rods), power steering hoses, and alternator/water pump failures.
Diagnostic Challenges:
Common electrical gremlins, transmission solenoids, and HVAC blend door actuator failures are often reported.
Chrysler Legacy:
Chrysler is a historic American automotive brand known for pioneering front-wheel-drive luxury sedans.
Lh Platform:
The 300M, Concorde, and Intrepid are part of the second generation of the Chrysler LH platform, known for improved styling and engineering over the first generation.
Assembly Location:
These vehicles were primarily assembled at the Brampton Assembly Plant in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
