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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

Manual Bleed

  • If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
  • If master cylinder is suspected to have air in bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
    • Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
    • Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
    • Connect and ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Relay, Terraza, Uplander & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove engine splash shield.
  • Insert a suitable drift or punch through brake caliper and into brake rotor to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft link.
  • Disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
  • Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector, then reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.
  • Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Install wheel hub remover tool No. J 42129, or equival...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove wiper arms.
  • Remove air inlet grill retainers, then air inlet grill.
  • Lower washer fluid container into engine compartment.
  • Disconnect wiper motor electrical connector.
  • Remove wiper module assembly mounting bolts, then carefully guide passenger side of module out first from opening in front plenum.
  • Pull module from driver side fender flange opening, then remove module from vehicle.
  • Remove throttle body air inlet duct.
  • Set parking brake and shift transaxle into Neutral.
  • Remove engine mount strut bolts, then swing engine mount struts aside.
  • Install ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2005-07 Montana SV6, Relay, Terraza & 2005-08 Uplander
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 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 door.
  • Remove the rear inside instrument panel compartment door.
  • Open the cabin filter access door, Fig. .
  • Remove the righthand cabin ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect and then plug lower transmission oil cooler line from radiator.
  • Remove air cleaner and duct assembly.
  • Remove right side diagonal brace, then the radiator inlet hose.
  • Disconnect cooling fan harness electrical connector.
  • Loosen engine mount strut nuts from engine side of strut.
  • Remove engine mount strut bracket brace bolts from upper radiator support, then rotate struts and brackets rearward.
  • Reposition coolant overflow hose from reserv...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Remove engine oil fill cap and intake manifold cover.
  • Remove mounting bolts and lefthand inner fender brace.
  • Loosen clamp and remove air cleaner outlet duct from throttle body.
  • Disconnect Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) tube from air inlet duct.
  • Disconnect Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove upper from lower air cleaner housing.
  • Remove Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and harness fr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Console Diagram for 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GASInstrument Panel Console Diagram for 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Turn Signal Switch
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Radio
  • Cigar Lighter
    • Antenna Components Diagram for 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GASAntenna Components Diagram for 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Radio Antenna
  • Vehicle Communication Unit
  • Digital Radio Receiver
  • Digital Radio Antenna

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Evaporator Temperature Sensor
  • Recirculation Actuator
  • Defrost Actuator
  • Air Temperature Actuator- Auxiliary
  • Heater/ Vent/ Air Conditioning Control Module
    • 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Adjuster Switch- Passenger
  • Seat Recline Motor- Passenger
  • Seat Adjuster Motor Assembly- Passenger

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 3.5 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 RELAY-3 3.5 V6 GAS

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

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Saturn RELAY-3 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 RELAY-3 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 RELAY-3 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 RELAY-3 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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