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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+
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C3500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refe...
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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+.
Power Brake Units -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
When the brake pedal is depressed, a vacuum builds up in the booster which amplifies the pedal force, pressing on the piston in the master cylinder. The piston raises the hydraulic pressure in the cylinder. This hydraulic pres...
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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+.
Subaru -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1994-04 Except 2004 Impreza WRX STi -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Subaru Impreza WRX 2.0 H4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace ...
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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
Vehicle: 1990 Plymouth Colt GT 1.5 L4 GAS
- Remove center cap and drive axle nut.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel.
- Disconnect lower arm ball joint and knuckle coupling, then remove strut bar and stabilizer bar from lower arm.
- lefthand driveshaft only, remove center bearing snap ring from bearing bracket.
- Lightly tap double offset joint outer race with a wooden hammer and disconnect drive axle from cardan joint assembly.
- Disconnect drive axle from bearing bracket.
- Both driveshafts, press drive axle from hub using axle shaft puller tool No. MB990241 or equivalent. When pressing drive axle from hub, use c...
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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+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig. , for wirin...
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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: 2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS
- Loosen intake air duct clamps from MAF sensor and throttle body.
- Remove IAT sensor from duct.
- Disconnect vent tube from air intake duct.
- Disconnect MAF sensor electrical connector.
- Remove air intake duct and air cleaner cover.
- Separate air intake duct from MAF sensor.
- Set park brake and shift transaxle into Neutral.
- Remove engine mount strut bolts and swing engine mount struts aside.
- Install a suitable engine tilt strap tool.
- Pull on engine in order to rotate engine forward.
- Tighten engine tilt strap.
- Remove alternator B+ terminal nut and lead.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connector...
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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: 1997 Volkswagen Golf Trek 2.0 L4 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+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 GMC K1500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the ...
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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
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove air intake tube.
- Remove heater and surge tank hose from mounting clip.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine coolant inlet fitting.
- Remove hose from engine coolant inlet fitting.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from ...
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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: 2008 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS63 AMG 6.3 V8 GAS
- Open engine hood.
- Remove front engine cover.
- Rotate belt tensioner arm counterclockwise, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt...
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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+.
Bottom LH Side Of Rear Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Ford Contour SVT 2.5 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Left Center Of Dash, To Right Of Instrument Cluster Diagram for 2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 3.2 V6 GAS Components 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 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2005 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 Z71 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components 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+.
Document: WHEELS/CAST ALUMINUM - NYLON COATED WEIGHTS - INFO Vehicle: 1989 Buick Electra Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: EI07233 - REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT DOESN'T WORK PROPERLY, BLANK SCREEN, AUDIO HEARD BUT NO DVD PLAYING, VIDEO SCREEN MONITOR INOPERATIVE - REVISED Vehicle: 2008 GMC Yukon SLT 5.3 V8 FLEX Symptoms: |
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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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