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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ 3.4 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark

1994-96

Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> General Service
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.1 V6 GAS

Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies, which use engine vacuum or, in some cases vacuum pressure developed by an external vacuum pump. The second type is a hydraulic pressure assist mechanism, which use pressure developed by an external pump (usually the power steering pump). Both systems act to increase the force exerted on the master cylinder piston by the operator. This in turn increases the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders, while decreasing driver effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina 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: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ 3.4 V6 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 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ 3.4 V6 GAS

Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
Remove axle nut and washer.
Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle rem...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.1 V6 GAS

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Remove air cleaner assembly.
Raise and support vehicle.
On models equipped with engine oil cooler,proceed as follows:

Position a suitable drain pan under vehicle, then remove oil filter.
Position hose next to starter motor aside.

On all models, remove nut attaching starter brace to A/C compressor.
Remove nut attaching starter brace to engine, then brace.
Remove bolts attaching flywheel inspection cover, then cover.
Remove starter mot...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1 V6 GAS

The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.1 V6 GAS

Lower

Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing using hose clamp pliers.
Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing and from vehicle.
Reverse procedure to install.

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.1 V6 GAS

Remove belt guard.
Lift or rotate tensioner usin...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Lumina cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Lumina LS 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Windshield Wiper Motor

Brake Fluid Level Indicator Switch

Connector C-1

Connector C-2

Grommet P-103

RH Front Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

A/C Compressor Clutch Coil

Knock Sensor

Crankshaft Position Sensor Pigtail

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Chevrolet Lumina cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

1997 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Automatic Transaxle

Steering Column

1997 Chevrolet Lumina LTZ 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Transaxle Range Switch

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor

Fuel Pump Relay

Engine Oil Level Sensor

Ignition Control Module

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Chevrolet Lumina cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs

Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
Vehicle: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina 3.1 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Chevrolet Lumina AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Chevrolet Lumina 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 1997 Chevrolet Lumina 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 1997 Chevrolet Lumina 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 1997 Chevrolet Lumina 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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