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2008 Saturn VUE CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saturn REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE XE 3.5 V6 GAS
Removal
- Remove caliper as outlined in .
- Remove inboard pad with retainer spring.
- Remove outboard pad and position caliper on front suspension so brake hose will not support weight of caliper.
- Remove two sleeves from inboard ears of caliper.
- Remove four rubber bushings from grooves in each of caliper ears.
Installation
- Lubricate new sleeves, rubber bushings, bushing grooves and mounting bolt ends with lubricant part No. 19010909, or equivalent.
- Install new bushings and sleeves in caliper e...
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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
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic System Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> DTC C0569 System Configuration Error -> DTC C0750 Left Front Low Tire Pressure Sensor, C0755 Right Front Low Tire Pressure Sensor, C0760 Left Rear Low Tire Pressure Sensor Or C0765 Right Rear Low Tire Pressure Sensor -> DTC C0775 Low Tire Pressure System Sensors Not Learned -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Low Tire Pressure Indicator Fault -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE XR 3.6 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Tests
Low tire pressure in one or more tires is indicated by a continuously illuminated TPMS indicator after the bulb check is completed. The DIC will display a check tire pressure type message, if equipped. It is not necessary to perform the Relearn procedure for a low tire condition.
When a TPMS DTC is set, the TPMS indicator will flash for one minute after the bulb check is completed and then will remain illuminated. The DI...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.6 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove fasteners and engine splash shield.
- Remove air cleaner attaching bolts and air cleaner assembly.
- Support engine, using suitable floor jack and block of wood.
- Remove engine mount adapter bolts.
- Remove engine mount nuts.
- Remove engine mount and engine mount adapter.
- Completely remove lower engine mount bracket bolt.
- Remove drive belt using a suitable tool.
- Disconnect engine wiring harness electrical connector from alternator.
- Reposition engine wiring harness terminal protective boot.
- Remove engine wiring harness terminal n...
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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 2.4 L4 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 Four Wheel Drive (4WD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE Green Line 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE XE 3.5 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Release clamp on heater inlet hose at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Release clamp on heater inlet hose at engine.
- Remove hose from engine.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Saturn VUE AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.6 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove engine splash shield.
- Remove right side engine mount bracket.
- Completely remove lower engine mount bracket bolt.
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm clockwise, using a suitable too...
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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+.
Automatic Transmission Electronic Components Diagram for 2008 Saturn VUE XE 2.4 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel and Steering Column Diagram for 2008 Saturn VUE Green Line 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS Components on diagram: |
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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 Diagram Components on diagram: |
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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: |
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: |
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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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