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2004 Pontiac Vibe CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Pontiac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Poor Air Conditioning Performance -- Will Not Blow Cold Enough -> 2003 Sierra & Silverado
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS
2003 Sierra & Silverado
On some of these models equipped with 6.6L diesel engine the air conditioning performance is less than desirable, especially when ambient temperature is more than 90°F.
To correct this condition perform system inspects as follow:
- Calibrate actuators
- Inspect lower condenser deflector for proper installation. Deflector should be positioned at lower part of condenser and extend forward into top of front bumper and below two fresh air intake holes.
- Inspect engine coo...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Aura, Bonneville, DTS, ION, LeSabre, Lucerne, Park Avenue, Solstice & SKY -> Aveo -> Corvette -> CTS -> Disassemble -> Except Aura, Aveo, Bonneville, Cobalt, Corvette, CTS, DTS, G5, ION, L-Series, LaCrosse, LeSabre, Lucerne, Park Avenue, Solstice, SKY, STS, Vibe & XLR -> L-Series -> LaCrosse, STS & XLR -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Vibe -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Except Aura, Aveo, Bonneville, Cobalt, Corvette, CTS, DTS, G5, ION, L-Series, LaCrosse, LeSabre, Lucerne, Park Avenue, Solstice, SKY, STS, Vibe & XLR
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.
- Inspect cover and diaphragm.
- Remove fluid level switch.
- On models equipped with compact master cylinder,remove proportioning valve, Fig. .
- On all models, depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
- Plu...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> 1993-05 Nova, Prizm & Vibe
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 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 strategy.
- Lo...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS
- Remove propeller shaft.
- Remove and discard propeller shaft s...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors and positive battery cable.
- Remove starter motor upper and lower mounting bolts, then start...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-09 Vibe
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be inspected every 15,000 miles and replaced every 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Remove the screw retaining the damper rod to the righthand side of the glove compartment door, then detach the damper rod.
- Push inward at each side of the glove compartment door to disengage the retainers, then lower the door.
- Through the glove compartment opening, depress the cabin air filter access cover retaining tabs, then remove the cover, Figs. and .
- Remove th...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
- Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at cylinder head.
- Remove hose from cylinder head.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT 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 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Pontiac Vibe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Engine Controls Component Views Diagram for 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Wiper/Washer Component View Diagram for 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Pontiac Vibe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Pontiac Vibe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Pontiac Vibe 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 2004 Pontiac Vibe 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 2004 Pontiac Vibe 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 2004 Pontiac Vibe 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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