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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Type 2 -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Release parking brake.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear wheels and tires.
  • Remove brake drum. Do not pry against brake backing plate.
  • Inspect adjust...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Disconnect stabilizer link.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into caliper and rotor to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Carefully loosen wheel drive shaft splines from wheel bearing/hub assembly using a wood block and a hammer. nut can be partially reinstalled to protect threads.
  • Disconnect outer tie rod assembly from steering knuckle. Do NOT loosen tie rod adjustment jamb nut.
  • Disconnect electrical connect...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors and positi...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-07 Ion, 2005-09 Cobalt & 2007-09 G5
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

On 2003 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 18,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

On 2004-09 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Push inward at each side of the g...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2003-07 ION
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Turn ignition on, but do not start engine.
  • Press and release TRIP/RESET button until OIL LIFE message is displayed.
  • Press and hold TRIP/RESET butt...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 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 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

Removal

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

Inst...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Saturn ION cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Components Diagram for 2003 Saturn ION  2.2 L4 GASEngine Components Diagram for 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Starter
  • Generator
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • HVAC Components Diagram for 2003 Saturn ION  2.2 L4 GASHVAC Components Diagram for 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Recirculation Actuator
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Saturn ION cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Saturn ION  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Body Control Module
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • Engine Control Module
  • 2003 Saturn ION  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Ignition Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • Engine Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Saturn ION cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442)
    Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Saturn ION AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Saturn ION 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 2003 Saturn ION 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 2003 Saturn ION 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 2003 Saturn ION 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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