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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series 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 Saturn L Series cars and light trucks from 1990+

Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Passenger Cars -> Malibu & Malibu Maxx
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Adjustments -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Air Method -> Brake Pedal -> Gauge Method -> Pushrod -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake Pedal

Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
  • With engine running and brake pedal in rest position, measure distance between face of pedal and floor mat.
  • Distance should be 5.850-6.244 inches.
  • If distance is not as specified, adjust pedal height as follows:
    • Remove lefthand lower instrument panel trim section and air duct.
    • Loosen stop lamp switch sufficiently to access pedal adjustment.
    • Loosen locknut and rotate pedal pushrod as required to obtain specified pedal height. Tighten locknut.
    • Adjust brake lamp switch position so plunger lightly contacts pedal stopper and brake lamps are off when pe...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn L Series 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: 2003 Saturn L Series 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 L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 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 L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Turn steering wheel toward righthand side.
  • If drive belt is being reused, mark running direction.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove serpentine drive belt.
  • Remove serpentine drive belt tensioner.
  • R...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn L Series 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: 2003 Saturn L Series 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 L Series AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn L Series 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 -> L Series
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove cover from underhood fuse panel.
  • Turn ignition on, but do not start engine.
  • Press and hold red OIL RESET button on underhood fuse panel for five seconds.
  • If Change Oil Soon lamp is flashing, sys...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from engine block.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from engine block.
  • Reposition hose clamp from surge bottle.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from surge bottle.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose f...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Mark belt running direction.
  • Depress tensioner arm using suitable 3/8 inch drive breaker bar.
  • Remove belt from idler or air conditioning compressor pulley and accessor...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

SIR Component Locations Diagram for 2002 Saturn L Series  2.2 L4 GASSIR Component Locations Diagram for 2002 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Clockspring
  • Passenger Inflator Module
  • Side Impact Sensor
  • Driver Inflator Module
  • Underhood Fuse Block
  • Instrument Panel, Gauges, And Console Component Views Diagram for 2003 Saturn L Series  2.2 L4 GASInstrument Panel, Gauges, And Console Component Views Diagram for 2003 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Decklid Ajar Lamp
  • Turn Signal Lamp
  • Low Fuel Lamp
  • Daytime Running Lamp
  • High Beam Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

    2003 Saturn L Series  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Switch
  • Blower Motor
  • Mode Door Actuator
  • Blower Motor Resistors
  • Recirculation Door Motor
  • 2002 Saturn L Series  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Automatic Transaxle
  • Body Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Electronic Brake/ Traction Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION - POLICIES FOR USED VEHICLES PURCHASED THROUGH GM-SPONSORED AUCTIONS
    Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: XM RADIO LABOR OPERATION CODES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

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

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