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2001 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
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 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 SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Saturn -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Except ION -> ION -> Master Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Except ION
Disassemble
- Remove master cylinder as outlined under "Component Replacement."
- Wipe reservoir cap clean, remove cap and inspect reservoir cap and diaphragm for cuts, nicks or deformation. Replace damaged components, as required
- Drain reservoir brake fluid into suitable container.
- On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, remove modulator and motor pack.
- On all models, remove brake fluid level sensor.
- Remove reservoir as outlined under "Component Replacement."
- While depressing master cylinder piston, remove retainer clip, Fig. .
- Apply low pressure non-lubri...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 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: 2001 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 2001 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
- With vehicle on ground, depress brake pedal and loosen drive axle-to-hub nut. Make sure vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned on hoist. To help avoid personal injury, provide additional support to opposite end of vehicle that components will be removed from.
- Raise vehicle on hoist.
- Remove road wheel corresponding to drive axle being removed.
- Remove two push pins to remove side splash shield corresponding to drive axle being removed.
- Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener locations. For left side, remove f...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect electrical connectors and position aside.
- Remove starter mounting bolts.
- Pull starter rearward and toward lefthand si...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Oil Pressure Telltale Lamp -> Saturn
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
The engine oil pressure switch is normally closed and open when engine oil pressure is 1.4-5.8 psi. If the lamp is lit with e...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove air intake duct.
- Remove upper radiator clamp and hose.
- On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove upper transaxle oil cooler line.
- On all models, remove electric cooling fan.
- Disconnect lower radiator hose.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower splash shield.
- On models equipped with automatic trans...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 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 2001 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Saturn SL Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Body Control Module Components Diagram for 2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
LH Front Lamp Ground B & Chassis Ground C Diagram for 2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Saturn SL Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Saturn SL Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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