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Saturn ION-3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saturn REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch 8.0 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> EBCM Connector Pin Identification -> Intermittent Fault Conditions -> Less Scan Tool -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2006 Saturn ION-3 2.4 L4 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
[[table data]]EBCM Connector Pin Identification
Refer to Fig. for EBCM connector terminal identification.
Diagnostic Tests
[[table data]]Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Less Scan Tool
Current diagnostic trouble codes are cleared every time the ignition is turned off. To clear Malf History (Past Diagnostic Trouble Codes), select "Clear Codes" function on the scan tool. Past diagnostic trouble codes will clear themselves after...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1991-06 Saturn -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Saturn ION-3 2.4 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 100,0...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Saturn ION-3 2.4 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into caliper and rotor to prevent rotor from turning.
- Carefully loosen wheel drive shaft splines from wheel bearing/hub assembly using a wood block and a hammer. The nut can be partially reinstalled to protect threads.
- Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball joint after disconnecting electrical connector from sensor. Disconnect ball joint from steering k...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-3 2.2 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect and position electrical connectors aside.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter motor.
- Reverse procedure...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-07 Ion, 2005-09 Cobalt & 2007-09 G5
Vehicle: 2007 Saturn ION-3 2.4 L4 GAS
On 2003 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 18,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
On 2004-09 models, 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 glove compartment.
- Push inward at each side of the g...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2003-07 ION
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn ION-3 2.2 L4 GAS
- Turn ignition on, but do not start engine.
- Press and release TRIP/RESET button until OIL LIFE message is displayed.
- Press and hold TRIP/RESET butt...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Saturn ION-3 2.4 L4 GAS
- Remove surge tank cap.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Place suitable drain pan below righthand side of radiator lower mount.
- Open petcock and drain coolant into suitable container.
- Place drain pan below water pump drain plug.
- Open drain plug and drain coolant into suitable container.
- After all coolant has drained, close petcock hand tight.
- Torque water pump drain plug to 16 ft. lbs.
- Lower vehicle and remove air cleaner outlet resonator.
- Disconnect radiator inlet and outlet hoses from radiator.
- On models equipped with automatic or VTi transaxle, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect transaxle upper ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2007 Saturn ION-3 2.2 L4 GAS
Removal
- Depress tensioner arm using suitable 3/8 inch drive breaker bar.
- Remove belt from idler or air conditioning compressor pulley and accessory pulleys.
Inst...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 HO2S Diagram for 2006 Saturn ION-3 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Door Diagram for 2006 Saturn ION-3 2.4 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2006 Saturn ION-3 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2007 Saturn ION-3 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Saturn ION-3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: INFORMATION ON SLIGHT OR MILD TIRE FEATHERING AND RECOMMENDED PRACTICES Vehicle: 2007 Saturn ION-3 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: INFORMATION ON THE USE OF CUSTOMER CONCERN VERIFICATION SHEETS, COMEBACK PREVENTION AND REPEAT REPAIR LOG - REVISED Vehicle: 2006 Saturn ION-3 2.4 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saturn ION-3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Saturn ION-3 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 Saturn ION-3 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 Saturn ION-3 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 Saturn ION-3 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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