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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

Brakes Grab

  • Contaminated, worn or faulty brake linings.
  • Drum or brake rotor out-of-round.
  • Faulty brake booster.

Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient

  • Contaminated, glazed or faul...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 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 v...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • 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. The nut can be partially reinstalled to protect threads.
  • Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball joint after disconnecting electrical connector from sensor. Disconnect ball joint from steering k...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove throttle body air duct.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove serpentine drive belt.
  • Disconnect ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-07 Ion, 2005-09 Cobalt & 2007-09 G5
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 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 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the air b...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove radiator surge tank.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Dra...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 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 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Saturn ION-2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

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Components on diagram:
  • Digital Radio Receiver
    • Electronic Components Diagram for 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GASElectronic Components Diagram for 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Output Speed Sensor
  • Input Speed Sensor
  • Pressure Control Solenoid
  • Shift Solenoid Valves

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Saturn ION-2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
    • 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Power Steering Control Module
  • Steering Column Assembly
  • Torque Sensor
  • Electric Power Steering Motor

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Saturn ION-2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
    • Document: Information on Side Door Window Glass Chipping Caused by Hanging Vehicle Key Lock Box
    Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-2 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Saturn ION-2 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Saturn ION-2 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 2005 Saturn ION-2 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 2005 Saturn ION-2 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 2005 Saturn ION-2 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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