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1997 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 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Noise -> A/C System Noise Diagnosis -> A/C System Performance Test -> Achieva, Beretta, Corsica, Grand Am & Skylark -> Blower Noise -> Bonneville, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98 -> Camaro & Firebird w/5.7L Engine -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Cavalier, Century, Ciera, Cutlass, Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina, Malibu, Monte Carlo, Regal, Sunfire & Camaro & Firebird w/3800 Engine -> Corvette, Metro & Prizm -> Diagnostic Tests -> Functional Test -> Preliminary Checks -> Saturn
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS
On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located behind the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.
Preliminary Checks
- Check A/C fuses.
- Check A/C blower operation.
- On models with cable operated temperature door, move temperature control rapidly through full stroke and back, door should audibly contact stops. Adjust cable as necessary.
- On all models, check c...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Delphi (Delco-Moraine) Type VI -> PRECAUTIONS -> ABS Service
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS
ABS Service
Before performing any repairs on the ABS system, note the following precautions:
- Before using electric welding equipment, disconnect EBTCM.
- Carefully note routing, position and mounting ABS and TCS wiring, connectors, clips and brackets. ABS and TCS are extremely sensitive to electromagnetic interference.
- Do not use a fast charger when battery is connected. Never disconnect battery from system with engine running.
- Ignition switch must be in Off position when disconnecting EBTCM.
- Many ABS system components...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-97 Metro & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 1...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Drive axle -> Intermediate shaft
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 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 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect solenoid lead and battery cable from starter terminals.
- Remove two ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS
The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns on during vehicle operation, a vehicl...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 GEO Metro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Grille Diagram for 1997 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Front Of Engine Diagram for 1997 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 GEO Metro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 GEO Metro LSI 1.3 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 GEO Metro cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: INFORMATION ON USE OF DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: NEW PAG OIL RELEASED - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 GEO Metro 1.0 L3 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 GEO Metro AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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