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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+
Volkswagen -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Adjustments -> Control Cables
Vehicle: 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLS 2.0 L4 GAS
Control Cables
Refer to "Control Cab... "
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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+.
Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2001 Mercury Cougar S 2.5 V6 GAS
Remove wheels and inspect brake disc, calipers and linings. Inspect and repack wheel bearings if required.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
If caliper was removed when installing new components, clean all components in alcohol, then wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Using an air hose, blow out drilled passages and bores. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are evident, install new boots during assembly.
Inspect piston bores in both housings for scoring or pitting. Bores showing light scr...
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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 Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 1993 Chevrolet G30 VAN Sportvan 7.4 V8 GAS
Returnless Fuel System
On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."
On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...
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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: 1991 Ford Tempo GL 2.3 L4 GAS
If removing both righthand and lefthand driveshafts, install plugs T81P-1177B, or equivalent. Failure to do so may result in dislocating of differential side gears, requiring transaxle disassembly to align gears. Also, driveshaft removal and installation procedures are the same for manual and automatic transaxles except for the following: due to automatic transaxle case configuration, righthand driveshaft assembly must be removed first. Removal tool T81P-4026-A, or equivalent, is then inserted into transaxle to remove lefthand inner CV joint assembly. If only lefthand dri...
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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+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Mustang Cobra 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove solenoid protective cap and wiring nuts. Position wiring aside.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts, then starter motor from vehicle.
- Reverse pr...
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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 -> Toyota -> 2003-09 4Runner
Vehicle: 2005 Toyota 4runner Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
On 2003 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 22,500 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter every 10,000 miles.
On 2004-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 36 months or 30,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Remove the screw retaining the damper rod to the righthand side of the glove compartment door, then detach the damper rod, Fig. .
- Push inward at each side of the glove compartment door to disengage the retainers, then...
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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+.
Mercedes-Benz -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 MERCEDES-BENZ R350 3.5 V6 GAS
The Low Engine Coolant Level warning lamp will illuminate when the ignition switch is placed in the On position to indicate the warning lamp is operational. After the engine has been started, the warning lamp should go off. If the warning lamp remains on af...
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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+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Loop a rope around each of upper 2 tabs of condenser and tie rope around upper tie bar.
- Remove upper radiator support brackets.
- Reposition radiator inlet hose clamp at radiator, using hose clamp pliers tool No. J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator inlet hose from radiator.
- Remove right engine splash shield retainers.
- Remove right engine splash shield.
- Remove left engine splash shield retainers.
- Remove left engine splash shield.
- Reposition radiator outlet hose clamp at radiator, using hose clamp pliers tool No. J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radi...
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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: 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 VAN 5.2 V8 CNG
- Attach a suitable wrench to pulley mounting bolt of automatic tensioner.
- Rotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.
- Remove belt from vehicle.
- Position new drive belt over all pulleys ex...
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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+.
 Right Rear Level Control System Sensor Diagram for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg 4.2 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Lower RR of the Engine Components Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 5.3 V8 FLEXComponents 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.
 2006 Ford Taurus SEL 3.0 V6 FLEX Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic LS 8.1 V8 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: Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines Vehicle: 1997 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: REMOVING THE LOUDSPEAKER GRILLE ON THE DASHBOARD Vehicle: 2002 Volvo S80 2.9 L6 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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