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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+

Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Passenger Cars -> Cavalier & Sunfire
Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Vibe 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+.

Disc Brakes -> Toyota/GM Single Piston Caliper -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Siphon 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Install two wheel lug nuts to retain rotor and remove caliper mounting bolts.
  • Remove union nut securing brake hose to caliper and drain fluid into suitable container. If caliper is only being removed for brake pad replacement, do not disconnect brake hose.
  • Compress piston and remove caliper. If brake hose remains connected, suspend caliper aside. Do not support caliper with brake hose.

Disassemble

  • Remove two caliper slide bushings, four dust boots and spacer collars...

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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 -> Component Locations -> Aveo, GTO, G6, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Solstice, Vibe & 2004-06 Malibu & Malibu Maxx
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

On Aveo, GTO, G6, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Solstic...

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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: 2009 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Place a reference mark on pinion flange yoke and differential pinion flange.
  • Remove 4 bolts and 4 nuts and washers.
  • Remove mid shaft bearing support bolts.
  • Remove sliding yo...

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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+.

Description
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) alerts the driver when a large change in the pressure of one tire exists. The system detects a tire pressure condition while the vehicle is in motion, once a tire pressure cond...

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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+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors and positive battery cable.
  • Remove starter motor upper and lower mounting bolts, then start...

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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: 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 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 -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...

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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+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition inlet heater hose clamp from heater core pipe.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater hose clamp from cylinder head.
  • Remove inlet heater hose from cylinder head.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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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
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac Vibe 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Remove righthand engine under cover.
  • Slowly turn belt tensioner clockwise, using unloader J-39914 or equivalent. Make sure that unloader J-39914 or equivalent and other tools are set to...

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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+.

Stationary Windows Component Views Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Vibe  1.8 L4 GASStationary Windows Component Views Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Defogger Switch
  • Noise Filter
  • Defogger Grid
  • Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Location Diagram for 2006 Pontiac Vibe  1.8 L4 GASInstrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Location Diagram for 2006 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer
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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:
  • Windshield Washer Fluid Level Switch
  • Low Washer Fluid Level Indicator
  • Wiper/ Washer Switch
  • Wiper Motor- Front
  • 2008 Pontiac Vibe  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Defogger Relay
  • Rear Defogger
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Defogger Switch
  • Rear Wiper Relay
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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: INFORMATION ON PROPER TIRE PRESSURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Vibe GT 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: WARRANTY - MIDTRONICS CODE GENERATED BY J 42000 OR J 42000EU BATTERY TESTER REQUIRED FOR CLAIM PROCESSING ON LABOR OPERATION NO11O - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2007 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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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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