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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION-2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

Brake fluid is corrosive to painted surfaces. Care must be taken not to allow brake fluid to come in contact with painted surfaces on vehicle.

When bleeding the brake system, always bleed righthand rear wheel circuit first, followed by the lefthand front, lefthand rear and, finally, righthand front.

Manual

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic systems. However, if a pressure bleeder is unavailable, use the following procedure. Brake fluid damages painted surfaces. Immediately clean any spilled fluid.

  • Remove vacuum reserve by pumping brakes several times with engine o...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION-2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Description -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type

This unit utilizes a vacuum power chamber, consisting of a front and rear shell, housing divider, front and rear diaphragm, plate assemblies, hydraulic pushrod and a diaphragm return spring, Fig. .

In normal operating mode, with service brakes in released position, the booster operates with vacuum on both sides of its diaphragms. When brakes are applied, air at atmospheric pressure is admitted to one side of each diaphragm to provide power assist. When the service brake is released, atmospheric air is shut off f...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION-2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Saturn -> Inspection
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 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.
  • Insp...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION-2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

If brake fluid is old, rusty or contaminated or whenever new components are installed in hydraulic system, the system must be flushed. Bleed brakes...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION-2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Air Method -> Brake Pedal -> Gauge Method -> Pushrod -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

Brake Pedal

Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
  • With engine running and brake pedal in rest position, measure distance between face of pedal and floor mat.
  • Distance should be 5.850-6.244 inches.
  • If distance is not as specified, adjust pedal height as follows:
    • Remove lefthand lower instrument panel trim section and air duct.
    • Loosen stop lamp switch sufficiently to access pedal adjustment.
    • Loosen locknut and rotate pedal pushrod as required to obtain specified pedal height. Tighten locknut.
    • Adjust brake lamp switch position so plunger lightly contacts pedal stopper and brake lamps are off when pe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2005 Saturn ION-2 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch 8.0 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> EBCM Connector Pin Identification -> Intermittent Fault Conditions -> Less Scan Tool -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC), and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

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EBCM Connector Pin Identification

Refer to Fig. for EBCM connector terminal identification.

Diagnostic Tests

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Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Scan Tool

Current diagnostic trouble codes are cleared every time the ignition is turned off. To clear Malf History (Past Diagnostic Trouble Codes), select "Clear Codes" function on the scan tool. Past diagnostic trouble codes will clear themselves after...

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