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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 3.5 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> General System -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GAS

General System

  • Inspect components for damage or unusual wear. Replace as required.
  • Inspect backing plate mounting bolts and ensure they are tight.
  • Inspect wheel cylinders. Excessive fluid indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. Slight amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as lubricant for cylinder pistons.
  • Inspect adjuster screw operation. If satisfactory, lightly lubricate adjusting screw and washer with suitable brake lube. If operation is unsatisfactory, replace.
  • Clean rust and dirt from shoe contact surfaces on backing plate using fi...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1997-06 Rendezvous, Aztek, Montana w/3.4L Engine, C SRX, Venture, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Vue
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 2.2 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 3.5 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove engine splash shield, and stabilizer shaft link.
  • Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  • Insert a suitable drift through brake caliper and remove front wheel driveshaft nut.
  • Separate outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
  • Separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Attach front hub spindle remover tool No. J 42129, or equivalent, then disengage driveshaft from hub and bearing assembly.
  • Disengage driveshaft from transaxle using slide hammer tool No. J ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove accessory drive belt tensioner.
  • Install engine support fixture.
  • Remove front of engine mount throughbolt and raise engine for proper cle...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2002-07 Vue
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 2.2 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 12,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • From the righthand side of cowl, remove the p...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 2.2 L4 GAS

This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove front fascia.
  • Remove condenser radiator fan module closeout retainers from condenser.
  • Remove CRFM closeout panel from condenser.
  • Remove fan assembly bolts from radiator.
  • Lift fan assembly to disengage lower retention tabs.
  • Position fan assembly away from radiator.
  • Lift condenser while holding upper retention tabs forward.
  • Position condenser away from radia...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable tool to reli...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Cooling System Components Diagram for 2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GASEngine Cooling System Components Diagram for 2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cooling Fan Resistor
  • Forward Lamp Harness
  • HVAC Components Diagram for 2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GASHVAC Components Diagram for 2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor Resistor
  • HVAC Blower Motor
  • Heater Core
  • Evaporator
  • Recirculation Actuator
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Back-Up Lamp Relay
  • Back-Up Switch
  • Inside Rearview Mirror
  • 2004 Saturn VUE  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Saturn VUE 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Power Window Relay
  • Rear Defogger Relay
  • Generator
  • Fog Lamp Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442)
    Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 2.2 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Saturn VUE 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 Saturn VUE 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 Saturn VUE 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 Saturn VUE 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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