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2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Suzuki REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS
Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.
R-12 leak detectors will not detect R-134a leaks. For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector i...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> ABS Electronic Control Unit -> ABS Hydraulic Control Unit -> ABS Hydraulic Modulator & Master Cylinder Assembly -> ABS Hydraulic Modulator Gears -> ABS Hydraulic Modulator Solenoid Assembly -> ABS Lamp Driver Module -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Control Module -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Enable Relay -> Esteem -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> G Sensor -> Grand Vitara & Vitara -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> Sidekick & X90 -> Swift
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe fluid from paint and clean painted surface.
The hydraulic lines of the brake system are based on a diagonal split system. When a brake line or hose is disconnected, bleeding operation must be performed at both ends of the line disconnected.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir. Reservoir should be kept at least half full during bleeding operation.
- Remove bleeder plug cap, then attach vinyl tube to bleeder plug of component to be bled. Insert other end of tube ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> XL-7 -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 30,000 mil...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove axle shaft drive flange or hub cap.
- On models equipped with ABS, remove wheel speed sensor from knuckle and harness clamp from strut.
- Remove caliper bolt, then suspend caliper.
- Remove brake disc.
- Remove front wheel bearing lock washer by loosening four screws.
- Remove front wheel bearing locknut using special tool No. 09951-16050, or equivalent.
- Remove front wheel bearing washer.
- Remove wheel h...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner outlet hose and air cleaner assembly.
- Remove power steering return line clamp bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove righthand front wheel, then drain transaxle fluid into suitable container.
- Disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
- Drive out drive shaft joint to release snap ring fitting from joint spline at cen...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Suzuki -> 1999-2002 Grand Vitara, 1999-2004 Vitara & 2001-02 XL-7
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS
Inspect the cabin air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as required. The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable. Wait at least 90 seconds for the air bag system back-up power supply to discharge.
- Remove the air bag fuse from the fuse panel located at the lower lefthand side of the instrument panel.
- From under the lefthand side of the instrument panel, disconnect the yellow air bag system contact coil electrical connector, Fig. . Lift up the connector locking lever, then disc...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
When the ignition system is placed in the on position, the Air Bag Warning lamp will illuminate for a few seconds and then go off as a bulb check. I...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at water outlet on cylinder head.
- Remove hose from water outlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Loosen power steering pump drive belt adjusting bolt...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT "PQ": CORROSION INSPECTION OF FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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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