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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Saturn L300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

  • After disassembling power brake unit, soak metal components in solvent.
  • Use only alcohol on components containing rubber. After components have been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in solvent, they should be washed again in clean alcohol before assembly.
  • Use compressed air to blow dirt and cleaning fluid...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn L300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the v...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Saturn L300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

  • With the vehicle on the ground, depress brake pedal and remove cotter and drive axle nut. Discard nut and cotter.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove tie rod end torque prevailing nut and discard nut.
  • Using a suitable puller, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.
  • Remove lower control arm to steering knuckle nut and bolt.
  • Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle.
  • While pulling knuckle/strut assembly away from vehicle, pull outer end of driv...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saturn L300 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right front wheel.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
  • Loosen electrical harness bracket to engine block mounting bolt.
  • Remove starter motor lower mounting bolt. ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn L300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Saturn L, LS & LW Series
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 12,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Carefully open the cowl cabin air filter access door using a flat blade screwdriver, Fig. .
  • Remove any leaves and debris form the filter housing area.
  • Rotate the locking tabs outward to rel...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn L300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Service Telltale Lamp -> Saturn
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

The service telltale lamp is used for non-emissions related failures which without being serviced could lead to component damage to other sub systems. As a bulb check, the lamp will light for 2-3 seconds and then turn off. If the lamp remains lit, the system has detected a fault condit...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saturn L300 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Open heater hose assembly to manifold clamp and remove inlet hose.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core pipe by depressing quick connect collar tab, located at 6 o'clock, and pulling black collar toward front of vehicle.
  • Pull quick connector off of heater core pipe.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp to coolant bridge clamp.
  • Remove hose from coolant bridge.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitab...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn L300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove the Air Cleaner Assembly.
  • Install a suitable engine support fixture.
  • Remove the engine mount to mount bracket bolts.
  • Remove the mount to frame rail nuts.
  • Remove the righthand front mount and engine mount bracket from ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Saturn L300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Theft Deterrent System Component Views Diagram for 2005 Saturn L300  3.0 V6 GASTheft Deterrent System Component Views Diagram for 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Windshield Wiper Switch
  • Data Link Connector
  • Turn Signal Switch
  • Windshield Washer Switch
  • Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Saturn L300  3.0 V6 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Cooling Fan Control Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Saturn L300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Saturn L300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Module
  • Dome Lamp
  • Sunroof Switch
  • Center High Mounted Stoplamp
  • Driver Seat Adjuster Switch
  • 2005 Saturn L300  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Seat Adjuster Switch
  • Driver Seat Horizontal Motor
  • Driver Seat Recliner Motor
  • Driver Seat Vertical Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Saturn L300 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GM FUEL SYSTEM TREATMENT PLUS, FUEL SENDING UNIT CORROSION AND FUEL SYSTEM DEPOSITS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saturn L300 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Saturn L300 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 L300 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 L300 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 L300 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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