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procedures, tune-up & drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions,
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+
Jaguar -> Electric Cooling Fans -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Vehicle: 2000 Jaguar Vanden Plas 4.0 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) located on the fascia adjacent to the driver's side A-pillar and follow the tool manufacturer's instructions.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Audio Coded Anti-Theft System -> Battery Ground Cable -> Brake Fluid
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Eurovan 2.8 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Audio Coded Anti-Theft System
Some models are equipped with a radio anti-theft system that will disable the system when battery power is interrupted. Unless the system is reset the radio will not operate.
- Turn radio On. SAFE and 1000 should be displayed.
- Enter radio code using first four program station buttons. Security code will appear on display.
- Depress and hold righthand side of rad...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Century Limited 3.3 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Magnum R/T 5.7 V8 GAS
Front
Halfshaft inner and outer boots are not serviceable separately. Boot replacement requires entire shaft assembly replacement.
Lefthand halfshaft is shorter than right. Identify and tag halfshafts upon removal to ensure proper installation.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- While holding link ball joint stem from rotating, remove stabilizer link to shock clevis bracket nut.
- Slide link ball joint stem from clevis bracket.
- Remove clevis bracket to bottom of shock nut and pinch bolt.
- Remove shock clevis bracket to lower control arm nut and bolt.
- Pul...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3 V8 FLEX
- Place the ignition switch in the Accy position.
- Press the keyless entry transmitters lock and unlock buttons at the same time until a horn chirp sounds or use the scan tool and select Special Functions/Sensor Learn Mode Enable/Enable soft key. A horn chirp will sound indicating the mode has been enabled.
- The horn should chirp twice and the low tire pressure warning indicator should begin to flash indicating the system is in the learn mode.
- Using GM tool No. J-46079 or equivalent, starting with the left front tire, hold...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Loosen but do not remove nut on alternator support bracket at exhaust manifold.
- Remove alternator and tensioner and power steering bracket bolt, then tensioner stud nut and tensioner.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts, then power steering reservoir from alternator mounting bracket and position aside. Do not remove power steerin...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Hyundai -> 2006-09 Sonata
Vehicle: 2008 Hyundai Sonata Limited 3.3 V6 GAS
On 2006-07 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 12,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
On 2008-09 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 10,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Remove the passenger side instrument panel end cap.
- Disconnect the glove compartment damper rod, Fig. .
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Remove the two glove compartment stop...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford F-350 Pickup Super CAB 7.3 V8 DIESEL
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 CNG
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Toyota Sequoia Limited 4.6 V8 GAS
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS
Component location diagrams for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Trunk Lid External Operation Switch Diagram for 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK55 AMG 5.5 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Left Antenna Coil Diagram for 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 3.5 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1986+ domestic and 1990+ imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Subaru Forester Sports 2.5 X 2.5 H4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1992 Mitsubishi Galant GS 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
OEM TSB listings for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: DIAL TSB INDEXES - REVISIONS & ENHANCEMENTS Vehicle: 1988 Dodge Lancer ES 2.5 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: EMI/RFI DISTURBANCE - NICKEL TAPE AVAILABLE Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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