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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Passenger Cars

Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:

  • Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
  • Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
  • From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
  • On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
  • On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Saturn -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Ion -> L-Series -> Rear -> Replacement -> S-Series
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

S-Series

Front
Replacement
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel assemblies.
  • Disconnect caliper brake fluid lines and plug opening.
  • Remove caliper lockpin, guide pin and pin boots.
  • Remove caliper from caliper support, ensure not to damage pin boots.
  • Remove brake pads.
  • Remove two pad clips from caliper support.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Disassemble
  • Inspect lockpin and guide pin boots for damage. replace as required.
  • Inspect piston boot and lockpin for damage, replace as required.
  • Remove piston boot ring and boot using a small screwdriver.
  • Pad caliper interior with a suitable cushion, then...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1991-06 Saturn -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 100,0...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS

  • With vehicle on ground, depress brake pedal and remove cotter and drive axle nut. Discard nut and cotter.
  • Raise vehicle and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly corresponding to drive axle being removed.
  • Remove tie rod end torque prevailing nut, discard nut. Do not attempt to separate joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.
  • Using a suitable puller, separate tie rod end from steering knuckle.
  • Remove lower control arm to steering knuckle nut and bolt. Be careful not to allow steering knuckle to contact ball stud seal. Contact may cause seal to rip, ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove throttle body air duct and accessory drive belt.
  • Disconnect alternator elec...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Saturn L, LS & LW Series
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 12,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Carefully open the cowl cabin air filter access door using a flat blade screwdriver, Fig. .
  • Remove any leaves and debris form the filter housing area.
  • Rotate the locking tabs outward to rel...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Passlock Telltale Lamp -> 2000-09 Saturn
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS

The instrument panel cluster contains the security telltale lamp. The security telltale has three modes of operation: Off, Flashing and On. The security telltale will be off if ignition is in the off position or if the ignition is in the Run, Start or Acc position and the security system diagnostics have all passed. The security telltale will be on if the body control module (BCM) is performing a bulb test at vehicle start up, the security system diagnostics have not yet completed at vehicle start up or if a security s...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition inlet heater hose clamp from heater core pipe.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater hose clamp from engine.
  • Remove inlet heater hose from engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Mark belt running direction.
  • Depress tensioner arm using suitable 3/8 inch drive breaker bar.
  • Remove belt from idler or air conditioning compressor pulley and accessor...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Saturn LS Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brake System Components Diagram for 2001 Saturn LS Series  2.2 L4 GASAnti-Lock Brake System Components Diagram for 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Traction Control Switch
  • Traction Control Module
  • Right Hand Front Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Right Hand Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Left Hand Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
  • HVAC Module Components Diagram for 2001 Saturn LS Series  3.0 V6 GASHVAC Module Components Diagram for 2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor
  • Mode Actuator
  • Heater Core
  • Recirculation Actuator
  • Blower Motor Resistor Card
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Saturn LS Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Saturn LS Series  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Stoplamp Switch
  • Cruise Clutch Switch
  • Cruise Brake Switch
  • 2001 Saturn LS Series  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Solenoid Motor
  • Battery
  • Ignition Switch
  • Power Window Relay
  • Generator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Saturn LS Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442)
    Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Saturn LS 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 2001 Saturn LS 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 2001 Saturn LS 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 2001 Saturn LS 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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