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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Astro & Safari -> Thermostat, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
- Drain coolant into suitable container until level is below thermostat.
- Disconnect clips and remove air cleaner element.
- Disconnect connector and loosen clamp, then remove air cleaner cover and Mass Air Flow (MAF)/Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
- D...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> DIAGNOSTIC CHARTS -> DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT CHECK -> READING TROUBLE CODES -> WIRING DIAGRAMS
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
WIRING DIAGRAMS
Refer to "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems."
READING TROUBLE CODES
Trouble codes are accessed by connecting a jumper wire between terminals A and H of the underdash ALDL connector and observing the flashes of the brake warning lamp. Note the following when performing the Diagnostic Circuit Check to access trouble codes.
- When the terminals are jumped, count the number of short flashes starting from the initial long flash and including the long flash in the count.
- The count sequence will repeat as long as the ALDL connector terminals are jumped with the ignition on.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 1993 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
Returnless Fuel System
On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."
On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
Front
The driveline components in this vehicle are factory system-balanced. System balance provides a smoother running driveline operation. Observe the position of all the driveline components. Accurately mark the relationship of the components before removal. These components include the propeller shafts, the drive axles, the pinion flanges, and the output shafts. All components must be reassembled in the exact relationship to each other as they were before removal. Follow the specifications, the torque values, and any measurements made prior to disassembly in order to maint...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove starter braces or shields, if equipped.
- Remove wires from starter solenoid.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor to engine attaching bolts and sh...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1994 GMC Safari XT 4.3 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 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS
- Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner pulley.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, then remove drive belt.
- Route drive belt over all pulleys except ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: BRAKE PEDAL - SOFT/SPONGY FEEL-BRAKE WARNING LITE ON Vehicle: 1989 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: MISFIRE DTC P0300/P1380/P1381 AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER DAMAGE DUE TO INSTALLATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS - REVISED Vehicle: 1994 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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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