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2002 Suzuki 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 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Heater System Troubleshooting -> Heater Blower Inoperative -> Incorrect Temperature Output -> Mode Control Inoperative
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
Heater Blower Inoperative
- Blown fuse.
- Blower resistor.
- Blower motor.
- Loose or corroded connectors or poor ground.
Incorrect Temperature Output
- Control cables broken or binding.
- Air damper broken.
- Air duc...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Esteem & Swift -> Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara & X-90 -> Master Cylinder -> System Bleed
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe fluid from paint and clean painted surface.
System Bleed
Esteem & Swift
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 ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Grand Vitara & Vitara -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace eve...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 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 lock nut using special tool No. 09951-16050, or equivalent.
- Remove front wheel bearing washer.
- Remove wheel hub ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect solenoid electrical connector and battery cable fr...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Suzuki -> 1999-2002 Grand Vitara, 1999-2004 Vitara & 2001-02 XL-7
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 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 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Suzuki -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 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 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
- Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
- Remove cooling fans.
- Remove upper radiator retaining bracket bolt, then bracket.
- Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
- Disconnect surge tank hose from radiator.
- D...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Use a wrench to turn tensioner bolt clockwise, compressing te...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT "PQ": CORROSION INSPECTION OF FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Suzuki 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 2002 Suzuki 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 2002 Suzuki 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 2002 Suzuki 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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