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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Application Chart
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 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 L300 3.0 V6 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 L300 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

  • With the vehicle on the ground, depress brake pedal and remove cotter and drive axle nut. Discard nut and cotter.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove tie rod end torque prevailing nut and discard nut.
  • Using a suitable puller, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.
  • Remove lower control arm to steering knuckle nut and bolt.
  • Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle.
  • While pulling knuckle/strut assembly away from vehicle, pull outer end of driv...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right front wheel.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
  • Loosen electrical harness bracket to engine block mounting bolt.
  • Remove starter motor lower mounting bolt. ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Saturn L, LS & LW Series
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 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.
  • Carefully open the cowl cabin air filter access door using a flat blade screwdriver, Fig. .
  • Remove any leaves and debris form the filter housing area.
  • Rotate the locking tabs outward to rel...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Service Telltale Lamp -> Saturn
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

The service telltale lamp is used for non-emissions related failures which without being serviced could lead to component damage to other sub systems. As a bulb check, the lamp will light for 2-3 seconds and then turn off. If the lamp remains lit, the system has detected a fault condit...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Open heater hose assembly to manifold clamp and remove inlet hose.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core pipe by depressing quick connect collar tab, located at 6 o'clock, and pulling black collar toward front of vehicle.
  • Pull quick connector off of heater core pipe.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp to coolant bridge clamp.
  • Remove hose from coolant bridge.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitab...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove the Air Cleaner Assembly.
  • Install a suitable engine support fixture.
  • Remove the engine mount to mount bracket bolts.
  • Remove the mount to frame rail nuts.
  • Remove the righthand front mount and engine mount bracket from ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Saturn L300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Horn Component Views Diagram for 2005 Saturn L300  3.0 V6 GASHorn Component Views Diagram for 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Horn
  • Fog Lamp
  • Park/Turn Signal Lamp
  • Headlamp Assembly
  • Tail Lamp Assembly
  • Seat Belt Component Views Diagram for 2005 Saturn L300  3.0 V6 GASSeat Belt Component Views Diagram for 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Dimmer Switch
  • Fuse Block
  • Window Switch
  • Window Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Saturn L300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Saturn L300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Rear Window Switch
  • LH Rear Window Switch
  • Passenger Window Switch
  • Driver Window Switch
  • Passenger Window Motor
  • 2005 Saturn L300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
  • Windshield Washer Fluid Level Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Wiper Relay
  • Windshield Washer Pump
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Saturn L300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 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 L300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Saturn L300 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 L300 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 L300 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 L300 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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