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1996 GEO Metro CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GEO REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS
Passenger Cars
Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am
This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.
- Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
- Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
- If BCM fails to accept the pr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Achieva, Beretta, Camaro, Cavalier, Century, Corsica, Ciera SL, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Cutlass Supreme, Firebird, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Lumina, Metro, Monte Carlo, Prizm, Regal, Skylark, Sunbird & Sunfire (A, F, J, L, M, N, S & W Cars) -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Metro
Vehicle: 1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.0 L3 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.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicl...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Drive axle -> Intermediate shaft
Vehicle: 1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.0 L3 GAS
Drive axle
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models with ABS, remove ABS wheel speed sensor.
- On all models, remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Unstake, then remove driveshaft nut and washer.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then pry ball joint from knuckle.
- On models except sedan, pry inboard driveshaft joints from transaxle using a pry bar or large screwdriver.
- On sedan models, remove drive axle as follows:
- Pry lefthand side inboard driveshaft joint from transaxle using a large screwdriver.
- Using a suitable soft mallet, tap at base of right inner joint to remove from intermediate driveshaf...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Remove protective cover, then nut from B+ terminal on alternator.
- Remove electrical connector from alternator.
- Remove drive belt adjuster bolt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Rem...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.0 L3 GAS
The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system.
- Remove upper, lower, and overflow hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect cooling fan electrical connector.
- On models with automatic transaxle, discon...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 GEO Metro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Emissions Control Components Diagram for 1996 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS Components on diagram: |
Bulkhead Components Diagram for 1996 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 GEO Metro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.0 L3 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 GEO Metro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: INFORMATION ON USE OF DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: DIAGNOSIS OF CRACKED OR BROKEN TRANSMISSION CASE - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 GEO Metro 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 1996 GEO Metro 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 1996 GEO Metro 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 1996 GEO Metro 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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