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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • On models equipped with manual brake system, disconnect master cylinder pushrod from brake pedal.
  • On all models, disconnect all wire conne...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1985-05 Astro Van & Safari Van w/4.3L Fuel Injected Engine
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Front

The driveline components in this vehicle are factory system-balanced. System balance provides a smoother running driveline operation. Observe the position of all the driveline components. Accurately mark the relationship of the components before removal. These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, and the output shafts. All components must be reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were before removal. Follow the specifications, the torque values, and any measurements made prior to disassembly in order to maint...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Upon removal of starter, note if any shims are used. If shims are used, they should be installed in their original locations. After installation, if starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to the outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after firing, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • R...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the war...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

LH Rear Body Harness Diagram for 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GASLH Rear Body Harness Diagram for 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Sub-Woofer Amplifier
  • Rear A/C Blower Motor
  • Splice S-309
  • Splice S-310
  • Splice S-311
  • RH Side Engine Wiring Diagram for 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GASRH Side Engine Wiring Diagram for 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Coil
  • Generator
  • MAP Sensor
  • Distributor Ignition Control Module
  • Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

    1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • RH Horn
  • Blower Motor Resistor
  • RH Low Beam Headlamp
  • RH Front Park/Turn Lamp
  • 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • DRL Module
  • Daytime Running Lamps Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1997 GMC Safari XT 4.3 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 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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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