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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> Pressure Gauge Indication
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Due to the different types of models and systems, the following typical pressure gauge indications should be used as a guide only as shown in Fig. . Refer to the "Performance Tests" or "System Pressure Check" for the particular model being tested. When indications other than normal are encountered, these typical indication charts will assist in diagnosing the refrigerant system. It should be noted that pressures may vary slightly above or below due to changes in ambient temperature and relative humidity.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Aurora, Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Park Avenue & Riviera -> Corvette -> CTS -> Disassemble -> Except Aurora, Bonneville, Corvette, CTS, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Riviera & Vibe -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Vibe -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder Overhaul

Except Aurora, Bonneville, Corvette, CTS, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Park Avenue, Riviera & Vibe
Disassemble

Refer to Figs. and , when performing the following procedures.

  • Disconnect and plug hydraulic lines.
  • Remove mounting nuts and master cylinder.
  • Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
  • Inspect cover and diaphragm.
  • Remove fluid level switch, if equipped.
  • On models equipped with compact master cylinder, remove proportioner valve, Fig. .
  • On all models, depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
  • Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Prizm
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig. fo...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove six bolts and splash shield.
  • Remove one bolt and ABS speed sensor (if equipped) from steering knuckle.
  • Remove cotter pin and lock cap from wheel drive shaft.
  • Insert a nonferrous drift through caliper opening into rotor fins in order to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft nut.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end.
  • Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle using a suitable puller.
  • Remove one bolt and two nuts from ball joint.
  • Separate ball joint from control arm. Do not overextend wheel drive shaf...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove starter motor upper mounting bolt.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove righthand splash shield.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connectors and positive battery cab...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 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 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from engine outlet pipe.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from engine outlet pipe.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Remove belt tension using a suitable wrench to rotate tensioner clockwise.
  • Remove belt with pressure applied to wrench and tension relieved from drive belt.

Installation

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove righth...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Cluster Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GASInstrument Cluster Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Bulb Check Relay
  • Instrument Cluster Connector
  • Connector C-3
  • Connector C-4
  • EVAP Purge and Vent Solenoids Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GASEVAP Purge and Vent Solenoids Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • EVAP Canister Purge Solenoid Valve
  • EVAP Canister Vent Solenoid Valve
  • EVAP Service Port
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Indicator
  • Charge Indicator
  • Multi-Function Alarm Module
  • Parking Brake Switch
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • 2002 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • Horn
  • Horn Switch
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 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 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 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 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 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 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 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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