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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 -> 1996-97 -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Taurus G 3.0 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result. In addition, engine coolant will require change sooner at 30,000 miles or 24 months.

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C D... "

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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+.

DRUM BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Drum Brake Service -> Removal -> 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES -> EXCEPT TRACKER & 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES -> TRACKER
Vehicle: 1990 Chevrolet G30 VAN 7.4 V8 GAS

EXCEPT TRACKER & 1990-91 C & K SERIES w/NON-SERVO BRAKES

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake drum, back off brake adjustment by rotating adjustment screw. Refer to individual truck chapter for procedure. If brake drum is rusted or corroded to axle flange and cannot be removed, lightly tap flange to drum mounting surface with a suitable hammer.
  • Using brake spring pliers or equivalent, unhook primary and secondary return springs, Figs. through . Observe location of brake parts being removed to aid during ins...

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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+.

Volvo -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> S70, V70, XC70 & 850
Vehicle: 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 L5 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.

Always disconnect the battery ground cable before replacing the fuel filter. Position a shop towel over fuel filter connections before disconnecting.

  • Remove the throttle pulley cover and shield over the valve on fuel rail.
  • Connect adapter tool (Volvo tool No. 999 5484 or equivalent), to fuel drainage unit (Volvo tool Nos. 981 2270, 2273 and 2282 or equivalents).
  • Connect the adapter to va...

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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: 2008 Ford Ranger FX4 4.0 V6 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: 2008 Chevrolet Express 2500 4.8 V8 GAS

The Low Tire Pressure warning lamp and/or the DIC (Driver Information Center) Low Tire Pressure message can be cl...

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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: 2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Limited 3.0 H6 GAS

  • Disconnect ground cable from battery.
  • Remove front side belts.
  • Disconnect connector and terminal from alternator.
  • Remove ...

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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 -> Ford Motor Co. -> 2002-05 Thunderbird & 2005-09 Mustang
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 5.4 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the lefthand and righthand cowl trim pieces.
  • Note position of wiper blades on windshield.
  • Remove the wiper arm nut covers, then the nuts and wiper arms.
  • Remove the pin type retainers attaching the cowl cover to the cowl, Fig. .
  • Release the righthand corner of the cabin air filter by pushing on the retaining cl...

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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 Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1994 GMC K2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 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+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 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: 1995 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8 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+.

HVAC Actuators Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GASHVAC Actuators Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor
  • Mode Actuator
  • Air Temperature Actuator
  • Aspirator
  • Recirculation Actuator
  • Body Components And Connectors Diagram for 2007 Toyota Yaris CE 1.5 L4 GASBody Components And Connectors Diagram for 2007 Toyota Yaris CE 1.5 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Right Rear Speaker
  • Left Rear Speaker
  • Fuel Gauge
  • Right Rear Combination Lamp
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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 GMC Yukon SLE 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 GMC Yukon SLE 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Climate Control Seat Module - Left Rear
  • 2005 GMC Yukon SLE 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 GMC Yukon SLE 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Heat/Cool Seat Switch - Left Rear
  • Heat/Cool Seat Switch Signal Converter
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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: WARRANTY - LABOR CODES FOR MIL EVENT
    Vehicle: 1987 Land Rover Range Rover 3.5 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: ENGINE COOLANT - PROPYLENE GLYCOL NOT RECOMMENDED
    Vehicle: 1989 Ford Bronco 4.9 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
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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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