Target Audience:
Do-it-yourself enthusiasts and experienced professional mechanics
Value Proposition:
Provides comprehensive, factory-level repair information at a fraction of the cost of dealership services, enabling significant savings on vehicle maintenance and repair.
Highlight:
Highly detailed, factory-level information with hundreds of photos and illustrations, step-by-step instructions for complete disassembly and reassembly.
Primary Coverage:
Factory Service Repair Workshop Manual
Secondary Coverage:
Diagnostic Code Descriptions, Electrical Troubleshooting, Wiring Diagrams, Chassis and Body, Climate Control
Estimated Page Count:
Extensive (hundreds of pages implied by detail and illustrations)
Type:
Comprehensive Service and Repair Manual
Compatibility:
All PC based Windows operating systems and Mac
Powertrain:
Engine (crank case, cylinder head, crankshaft assembly, timing, valves, lubrication, cooling, fuel system, injection system, exhaust system), Transmission, Drive Shaft, Drive Train, Front & Rear Axle
Chassis And Body:
Brake Repair, Chassis and Body, Doors, Pedal Assembly, Steering, Suspension, Instrument Panel
Electrical And HVAC:
Air Cleaner, Air Conditioning, Alternator, Belt Drives, Climate Control, Electrical Equipment & Instruments, Electrical System, Heating
Maintenance:
Scheduled maintenance, fluid changes, adjustments
Repair:
Complete disassembly and reassembly of all major components, component-specific repairs, overhaul procedures
Troubleshooting:
Diagnostic code descriptions, electrical troubleshooting, general testing and troubleshooting for all systems
Depth:
Factory-level detail suitable for experienced mechanics and advanced DIYers, covering full disassembly and intricate procedures
Engine Options:
Likely includes the 3.5L (215 cu in) High Output SOHC V6 (EGA) and potentially the 2.7L (167 cu in) DOHC V6 ( a lower output variant might exist based on region, but the 300M was primarily a higher-trim model) - manual will detail both if applicable.
Horsepower Torque 3.5L:
Approximately 255 hp @ 6500 rpm and 250 lb-ft @ 3700 rpm (for the High Output version)
Fuel Delivery:
Sequential Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MPI)
Timing Mechanism:
Belt-driven overhead camshafts (SOHC)
Oil Capacity 3.5L:
Approximately 5.0 quarts (4.7 liters) with filter change (exact spec confirmed in manual)
NHTSA Front Impact Driver:
5-star (for 2004 model year)
NHTSA Front Impact Passenger:
5-star (for 2004 model year)
Brake System:
Standard front and rear disc brakes, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) standard.
Airbags:
Standard front airbags, optional side-impact airbags (details on type and location in manual)
Seatbelts:
Pretensioning front seatbelts, three-point rear seatbelts
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 5,000-7,500 miles (8,000-12,000 km) or 6 months, depending on driving conditions (refer to manual for specific recommendations).
Transmission Fluid Change Interval:
Recommended every 30,000-60,000 miles (48,000-96,000 km), or as per severe service schedule (verify in manual).
Engine Oil Specification:
SAE 5W-30 synthetic or synthetic blend meeting Chrysler MS-6395 (verify in manual for engine type).
Coolant Specification:
Mopar Antifreeze/Coolant (MS-9769) or equivalent HOAT coolant, typically a 50/50 mix.
Common Wear Items:
Water pump failures, intake manifold gasket leaks, transmission solenoid issues (especially in earlier models or with neglected maintenance), HVAC blend door actuator failures, wheel bearing wear.
Suspension Components:
Strut mount wear, control arm bushings, tie rod ends can be common wear items due to vehicle weight and driving dynamics.
Brand Focus:
Chrysler's evolution towards more premium and performance-oriented vehicles in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Model Lineage:
The 300M was a significant model for Chrysler, based on the LH platform (shared with the Dodge Intrepid and Eagle Vision) and positioned as a luxury sport sedan, distinct from the more mainstream Dodge Intrepid.
Production Years:
1999-2004
Manufacturing Location:
Brampton Assembly Plant, Ontario, Canada
