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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe cars and light trucks from 1990+

Charging Valve Locations -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Alero, Century, Grand Am, Malibu & Vibe -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of wheel to axle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake drum. If drum is difficult to remove, proceed as follows:
    • Ensure parking brake is released.
    • Back off parking brake cable adjustment.
    • Remove access hole plug from backing plate, insert screwdriver through hole and push parking brake lever off its stop.
    • Insert punch through hole in splash shield, tap on punch to loosen drum and remove drum, Fig. .
  • Remove actuator spring using brake tool No. J-38400, or equivalent, to pry loop end of spring from adjuster actuator, Fig. . D...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove rear brake rotor.
  • Remove and discard wheel drive shaft spindle nut. The wheel drive shaft spindle nut must not be reused. Replace wheel drive shaft spindle nut with a new nut whenever it is removed.
  • Using J 42129, CJ129 Universal Hub Puller - Snap-On, 7394 Universal Hub Puller - OTC or equivalent, disengage ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Vibe 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 Pontiac Vibe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 L4 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wirin...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove engine under cover right hand side.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove terminal cap.
  • Remove nut and disconnect wire harness from terminal B.
  • Disconnect alternator connector and two harness clamps.
  • Remove two alternator retaining bolts.
  • Remove bolt and wire harness cla...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-09 Vibe
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT 2.4 L4 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be inspected every 15,000 miles and replaced every 30,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the glove compartment door.
  • Remove the screw retaining the damper rod to the righthand side of the glove compartment door, then detach the damper rod.
  • Push inward at each side of the glove compartment door to disengage the retainers, then lower the door.
  • Through the glove compartment opening, depress the cabin air filter access cover retaining tabs, then remove the cover, Figs. and .
  • Remove th...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Pontiac Vibe AWD 2.4 L4 GAS

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2007 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

Cigar Lighter Component Diagram for 2006 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GASCigar Lighter Component Diagram for 2006 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cigar Lighter
  • DRL Control Module Location Diagram for 2006 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GASDRL Control Module Location Diagram for 2006 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Daytime Running Lamp Control Module
  • Daytime Running Lamp Control Module Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Pontiac Vibe  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Airbag Indicator
  • Inflatable Restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module
  • 2005 Pontiac Vibe  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Washer Fluid Level Switch
  • Low Washer Fluid Level Indicator
  • Wiper/ Washer Switch
  • Wiper Motor- Front
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: CHEMICAL STAINING OF CHROME WHEELS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: Identifying Non-GM (Aftermarket) Calibrations for V8 Gas Engines
    Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Pontiac Vibe AUTOMOBILES

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