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1996 Saturn SL Series CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saturn REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Saturn -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Oil Charge -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Product Compatibility
Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil, en...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
Refer to "Hydraulic Brake Systems" for brake system troubleshooting procedures.
When performing ABS system troubl...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 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 vehicle may need to be driven while the v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
- Depress brake pedal and loosen drive axle nut.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel and tire assembly and front inner splash shield. If left drive axle or intermediate shaft is being removed, drain fluid from transaxle.
- Remove drive axle nut and washer, Fig. .
- Remove and discard lower control arm to steering knuckle cotter pin.
- Loosen lower control arm to steering knuckle castle nut to the point where top of castle nut is even with top of ball stud. Do not remove castle nut at this time.
- Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle, using a puller or removal ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect two electrical connectors and position aside, then remove two starter mounting bolts.
- Pull starter rearward and toward lefthand side of vehicle, then remove from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Sta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Engine Coolant Temperature Telltale Lamp -> Saturn
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
If the engine coolant temperature exceeds 244°F, or if the transaxle fluid temperature exceeds 284°F, t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater pipe.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Dra...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
Removal
- Depress tensioner arm, using suitable 14mm or 9/16 inch wrench.
- Remove belt from A/C compressor and idler pulley, then remove belt.
Installation
- Route belt over a...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Saturn SL Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Headlamp & Lighting Components Diagram for 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Ground Locations Diagram for 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Saturn SL Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Saturn SL Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Saturn SL Series 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 Saturn SL Series 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 Saturn SL Series 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 Saturn SL Series 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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