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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE XE 3.5 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.6 V6 GAS

Remove

  • Place transmission in neutral.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Index mark relationship of propeller shaft to rear drive module flange.
  • Remove bolts securing underbody guard loop.
  • Remove underbody guard loop.
  • Place a support under propeller shaft at rear drive module.
  • Remove bolts securing propeller shaft yoke flange to rear drive module flange.
  • Index mark relationship of propeller shaft to power take-off unit (PTU) flange.
  • Place a support under propeller shaft at PTU.
  • Remove bolts securing propeller shaft to PTU flange.
  • Place a support under propeller shaft at support bearing.
  • Remove ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.6 V6 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire pressure occurs in any of the four tires and allows the driver to display the individual tire pressures and the locations on the DIC (Driver Information Center) display. The system consists of the BCM (Body Control Module), DIC, instrument cluster, RCDLR (Remote Control Door Lock Receiver), a RF (Radio Frequency) transmitting tire pressure sensor in each wheel and the serial data circuit. Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply with a 10 year service life.

When the vehicl...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE XE 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove B+ battery cable nut and cable at starter.
  • Remove S-terminal connector from starter.
  • Remove lower starter assembly to transmission bolt and oxygen sensor connector bracket.
  • Rem...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2008-09 Vue
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE XE 3.5 V6 GAS

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 instrument panel compartment door.
  • Remove the instrument panel compartment opening trim panel, Fig. .
  • Remove the instrument panel compartment retaining screws, Fig. .
  • Lift the glove compartment from the instrument panel and disconnect the electrical connector.
  • Through the instrument panel compartment opening, release the cabin air filter access doo...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE XR 3.6 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 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE XE 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 mounting bolts, remove and position fan aside.
  • Lift condenser while holding upper...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE XE 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 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2008 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Door Diagram for 2008 Saturn VUE XE 2.4 L4 GASDoor Diagram for 2008 Saturn VUE XE 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Connector
  • X605
  • X600
  • J600
  • Rear End Components Diagram for 2008 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.6 V6 GASRear End Components Diagram for 2008 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.6 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Side Marker Harness
  • X409
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Saturn VUE XE 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Saturn VUE XE 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • HVAC Control Assembly
  • DEFOG Relay
  • Left Heated Washer Nozzle
  • Right Heated Washer Nozzle
  • 2008 Saturn VUE XE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Saturn VUE XE 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Sunload Sensor
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Headlamp Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Saturn VUE cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE Green Line 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: Diagnostic Information for Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System, Intermittent AIR BAG Indicator/Lamp Illuminated with DTC(s) B0012, B0013, B0015, B0016, B0019, B0020, B0022, B0023, B0026,
    Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE Green Line 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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