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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+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> EXPANSION TUBE (ORIFICE), REPLACE -> FRONT UNIT
Vehicle: 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4.3 V6 GAS

FRONT UNIT

  • Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
  • Loosen nut at liquid line to evaporator inlet pipe connection. Carefully remove tube, using needle nose pliers or other suitable tool. If expansion tube is seized in its receptacle, remove impacted residue as completely as possible. Using a suitable heat gun or equivalent (hair dryer), apply heat to area 1/4 inches from inlet pi...

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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+.

MITSUBISHI, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> BRAKE BOOSTER OVERHAUL
Vehicle: 1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 3.0 V6 GAS

These units cannot be...

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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+.

Honda -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> 1998-02 Accord -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 2002 Honda Accord LX 3.0 V6 GAS

Fuel System Pressure Relief

  • Obtain the vehicle owners radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable, if equipped.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Remove the fuel fill cap to release fuel tank pressure.
  • Place a shop towel over the fuel pulsation damper located on top of fuel r...

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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+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1999 Ford E Super Duty 6.8 V10 GAS

Single Cardan, Slip Yoke

Disassemble

Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.

  • Index-mark the shaft components.
  • Remove and discard all four snap rings.
  • Clamp bearing cup removal tool No. 205-086 or equivalent in a vise.
  • If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup t...

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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+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 4.0 V6 GAS

This warning lamp will illuminate when tire pressure falls below a specified psi. When the warning lamp illuminates, check the air...

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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: 1994 GMC G35/G3500 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead from rear of alternator.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Separate alternator from mount...

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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 -> Honda -> 2006-09 Civic & Civic Hybrid
Vehicle: 2006 Honda Civic GX 1.8 L4 CNG

The cabin air filter should be replaced at Maintenance Minder Indicator Symbol 2. If the vehicle is operated primarily in urban areas with high concentrations of soot and diesel powered vehicles, replace the filter every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Push in on the glove compartment stops located at each side of the glove compartment ...

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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+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2007-09 Sierra & Silverado -> Less Driver Information Center (DIC) -> With Driver Information Center (DIC)
Vehicle: 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 Classic SLE 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Less Driver Information Center (DIC)

  • Turn ignition On, but do not start engine.
  • Fully depress and release accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
  • Place the ignition switch in the Off position.
  • If the Change Oil Soon Message comes back On when starting the vehicle, the Engine Oil Life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure to reset the Engine Oil Life system

With Driver Information Center (DIC)

  • Turn ig...

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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+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Audi A4 2.0 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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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: 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to remove the dri...

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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+.

Body Components Diagram for 2006 Ford Freestar SE 3.9 V6 GASBody Components Diagram for 2006 Ford Freestar SE 3.9 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Blend Door Actuator
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor Resistor Assembly
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor
  • Mode Door Actuator
  • Connector C-316
  • Engine Compartment, Right Rear, In Control Module Box Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E320  3.2 V6 GASEngine Compartment, Right Rear, In Control Module Box Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Connector
  • Control Module Box
  • X22/2
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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.

    1994 Chevrolet G20 VAN Sportvan 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 Chevrolet G20 VAN Sportvan 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Door Lock Relay
  • LH Door Lock Switch
  • RH Door Lock Switch
  • LH Door Lock Motor
  • RH Door Lock Motor
  • 1990 Mazda 323 LX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Mazda 323 LX 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Washer Motor
  • Rear Wiper Motor
  • Rear Wiper And Washer Switch
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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+.

    Document: TOP TIER DETERGENT GASOLINE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1985 Chevrolet C10 Pickup 5.0 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: NEGATIVE IMPACT OF DEALER-INSTALLED CLOTH/VINYL ROOFS ON XM RADIO AND/OR ONSTAR SYSTEMS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4.2 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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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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