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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+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1992-93 -> Oil Charge -> 1992 Colt & Summit -> 1992 Colt Vista & Summit Wagon Compressor -> 1993 Colt & Summit -> 1993 Probe -> Abrupt Loss Of Refrigerant -> Capri -> Cherokee, Comanche & Wrangler -> Chrysler Corp. -> Concorde, Intrepid & Vision -> D/W 150-350 & Ramcharger -> Dakota & Rear Wheel Drive Van -> Except Capri, Festiva & 1993 Probe -> Except Colt, Colt Vista, Concorde, Intrepid, Laser, Monaco, Premier, Stealth, Summit, Summit Wagon, Talon & Vision -> Festiva -> Ford FX-15 Axial 10 Cylinder Compressor -> Ford Motor Company -> Front Wheel Drive Van -> General Motors Corp. -> Grand Cherokee -> Laser & Talon -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Monaco & Premier -> Nippondenso 10P13 Compressor -> Nippondenso 10P15 Series Compressors -> Nippondenso 6P148 Compressors -> Non Leak Condition -> Passenger Cars -> Ram 50 -> Saturn -> Stealth
Vehicle: 1993 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4.0 L6 GAS
General Motors Corp.
Passenger Cars
Non Leak Condition
- Discharge system, then measure amount of oil collected in discharge container. If more than 1/2 ounce of oil is collected when discharging system, an equal amount of new refrigeration oil must be added to the system.
- Remove defective components. Drain and measure oil remaining in compressor or accumulator, if removed.
- Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component as follows:
- On HR-6, HR100T/HR110T, R-4, V5 and Prizm compressors, drain oil from old compresso...
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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+.
TOYOTA, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACEMENT -> Cressida -> Except Cressida -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 Toyota Pickup SR5 3.0 V6 GAS
REMOVAL
Except Cressida
- On models with airbag, disable airbag system as described under "Airbag System Disarming."
- On models less airbag, disconnect battery ground cable.
- On all models, remove master cylinder as outlined under "Master Cylinder, Replace" in the "Hydraulic Brake System" section.
- On 1992 Camry and Celica models, push away charcoal vapor canister for better access.
- On Supra, remove cruise actuator.
- On Supra and 1992 Celica models, remove lower finish panel or lower pad as outlined in "Dash Panel Service."
- Remove pedal return spring, clip, clevis pin and clevis locknut, Fi...
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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+.
Volkswagen -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Golf, Jetta, 1998-06 New Beetle & 1997 Passat w/Diesel Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2000 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 1.9 L4 DIESEL
Norma...
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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 -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 1994 GMC S15 Jimmy 4.3 V6 GAS
Remove
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Unlock steering column, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel assembly, then axle nut and washer.
- Support lower control arm, then remove lower shock absorber nut and bolt.
- Scribe all revolving driveshaft components in relation to connecting component to ensure correct balance upon assembly.
- Insert drift through opening in top of caliper into rotor cooler vanes to keep axle from turn...
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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 -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Expedition XLT Sport 5.4 V8 GAS
TPMS Sensor Activation
To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transmit the latest tire pressure information.
- Place the ignition switch in the On position.
- Position Ford TPMS activation tool, or equivalent, against the LF tire side wall 180° from the valve stem.
- The TPMS activation tool will flash a green light and sound a beep for each successful response from a TPMS sensor.
- Press the TPMS activat...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove mounting bolts and lower starter.
- Disconnect starter e...
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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 -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
On 1993-96 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
On 1997-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand plenum cover fasteners, then the cover.
- Remove the air deflector, if equipped.
- Press the cabin air filter housing clips downward, then remove the cabin air ...
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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+.
Acura -> Side Air Bag off Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Acura MDX 3.5 V6 GAS
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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: 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 LT 6.0 V8 GAS
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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: 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 2.3 L4 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+.
 Left Side of the I/P Switches Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Trim Panel Diagram for 2006 Honda Odyssey EX 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.
 2005 Honda CR-V SE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2005 Honda CR-V SE 2.4 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: GLOBAL POSITION SENSOR (GPS) PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION Vehicle: 1996 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GM PARTS ORDERING SYSTEM Vehicle: 1994 Chevrolet P30 VAN 4.3 V6 GAS 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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