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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Some vehicles use a conventional tandem master cylinder with two hydraulic pistons operating in-line. The primary piston controls the front brake system and the secondary piston controls the rear brake system.

Other models use a master cylinder that operates the same as the conventional master cylinder, but also incorporates a quick take-up feature in the rear chamber to reduce excessive pedal travel which may result from increased fluid displacement required to move the low drag caliper piston out against the rotor.

The quick take-up uses a spring-loaded ball check val...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Equinox -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Service as requ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 3.4 V6 GAS

  • 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 su...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 GAS

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor

Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply which has a service life of 10 years.

Removal
  • Loosen the lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
    • Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
    • Place the mounting and dismounting head so that the tire iron or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bead up and over ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove terminal nut and battery positive lead electrical connector.
  • Remove serpentine drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts,...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2005-09 Equinox & 2006-09 Torrent
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 3.4 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.

  • Remove the push pins from the rear of the righthand air inlet panel, Fig. .
  • Open the hood,
  • Remove the push pins from the top and forward edge of...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4 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 Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front fascia support.
  • Remove front bumper impact bar.
  • Remove radiator closeout panel.
  • Disconnect compressor hose/pipe from clip at bottom of fan shroud.
  • Remove mounting bolts from condenser using care with upper left bolt to clear compressor hose/pipe, reposition and support condenser.
  • Remove...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Chevrolet Equinox LS 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove front fender liner.
  • Remove engine splash shield retainers and splash shield.
  • Install a suitable accessory belt tensioner...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear of Vehicle Diagram for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4 V6 GASRear of Vehicle Diagram for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C401
  • Connector C405
  • Connector C414
  • Connector C902
  • Connector C906
  • Front of Vehicle Diagram for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 GASFront of Vehicle Diagram for 2007 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Marker Lamp
  • Left Front Park Lamp
  • Left Front Marker Lamp
  • Left Headlamp
  • Right Headlamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Chevrolet Equinox Sport 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Stoplamp Relay
  • RH Headlamp
  • Horn
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Hood Ajar Switch
  • 2006 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Chevrolet Equinox LS 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Ignition Switch
  • Park Brake Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Chime
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet Equinox cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: REQUIRED RETURN CRITERIA OF COMPLETE ELECTRICAL CENTERS TO WARRANTY PARTS CENTER (WPC) - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox LTZ 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: INFORMATION ON PROPER TIRE PRESSURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Equinox LT 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet Equinox AUTOMOBILES

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