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

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Performance Test -> Alero, Grand Am & Malibu -> Bonneville & LeSabre -> Camaro & Firebird -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Century & Regal -> Corvette -> Diagnostic Tests -> Grand Prix -> Impala & Monte Carlo -> Intrigue -> L-Series -> Lumina -> Metro -> Prizm -> S-Series -> Saturn
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located under the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.

A/C System Performance Test

  • Test must be performed with vehicle in a shaded area.
  • Open windows to ventilate interior, then connect suitable A/C service gauge set.
  • Determine relative humidity and ambient temperature and record.
  • Close hood, windows and doors, ensure...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Saturn -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake fluid is corrosive to painted surfaces. Care must be taken not to allow brake fluid to come in contact with painted surfaces on vehicle.

When bleeding the brake system, always bleed righthand rear wheel circuit first, followed by the lefthand front, lefthand rear and, finally, righthand front.

Manual Bleed

  • Fill master cylinder reservoir. Keep reservoir at least half full during bleeding procedure.
  • If master cylinder is suspected to have air trapped inside, it must be bled before bleeding brake lines. Bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Depress brake pedal slowly one time and h...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS 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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

  • With vehicle on ground, depress brake pedal and remove cotter and drive axle nut. Discard nut and cotter.
  • Raise vehicle and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly corresponding to drive axle being removed.
  • Remove tie rod end torque prevailing nut, discard nut. Do not attempt to separate joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.
  • Using a suitable puller, separate tie rod end from steering knuckle.
  • Remove lower control arm to steering knuckle nut and bolt. Be careful not to allow steering knuckle to contact ball stud seal. Contact may cause seal to rip, ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove righthand front wheel and disconnect starter electrical connectors.
  • Loosen electrical harness bracket to engine block fastener.
  • Remove lower starter mou...

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

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn LS 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: 2001 Saturn LS 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 LS Series AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS 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 LS Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 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 LS Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Door, Window & Mirror Components Diagram for 2001 Saturn LS Series  2.2 L4 GASDoor, Window & Mirror Components Diagram for 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Switch
  • Mirror
  • Underhood Fuse Block
  • Window Motor
  • Body Harness
  • Audio System Components Diagram for 2001 Saturn LS Series  3.0 V6 GASAudio System Components Diagram for 2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Antenna
  • Amplifier
  • Subwoofer
  • CD Changer/Player
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

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

    2001 Saturn LS Series  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Ignition Relay
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Mode Door Motor
  • A/C Pressure Sensor
  • 2001 Saturn LS Series  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Saturn LS Series 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • LH License Lamp
  • LH Tail Lamp
  • RH Tail Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: UNNECESSARY ENGINE CRANKCASE AND SUBSYSTEMS FLUSHING SERVICES AND PROPER UTILIZATION OF SATURN SIMPLIFIED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: RECALL - PASSENGER AIR BAG
    Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saturn LS Series AUTOMOBILES

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