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

Cooling Fans -> Saturn -> Component Replacement -> Cooling Fan Assembly -> Cooling Fan Motor
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Cooling Fan Assembly
  • On models equipped with DOHC engine, remove intake air ducts and temperature sensor connector.
  • On all models, remove wiring harness from cooling fan motor.
  • Loosen and remove top hold-down bolts from cooling fan assembly.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxles and A/C, it may be necessary to loosen the top transaxle oil cooler line for clearance.
  • On all models, lift cooling fan off lower mounting brackets. Move assembly to leftha...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SW Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Parking Brake
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove center console assembly.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Pull parking brake lever to third click from released position.
  • Tighten adjuster nut, Fig. , until slight brake drag is felt at rear wheel.
  • Apply and release parking brake several ti...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Saturn S-Series 1.9L
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Refer to ...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS1 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Saturn 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 Saturn cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn Outlook XR 3.6 V6 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply which has a service life of 10 years.

Removal
  • Loosen the lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
    • Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
    • Place the mounting and dismounting head so that the tire iron or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bead up and over the head.
    • R...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Saturn SW Series 1.9 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air inlet tube and fresh air hose, on DOHC models, lift resonator upward to disengage from engine support bracket.
  • Remove upper starter attaching bolt through access hole near intake manifold support bracket.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter shield pin using pliers, then lift shield upward to release from solenoid.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connectors and ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2002-07 Vue
Vehicle: 2007 Saturn VUE Green Line 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/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.
  • From the righthand side of cowl, remove the p...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Passlock Telltale Lamp -> 2000-09 Saturn
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LW Series 3.0 V6 GAS

The instrument panel cluster contains the security telltale lamp. The security telltale has three modes of operation: Off, Flashing and On. The security telltale will be off if ignition is in the off position or if the ignition is in the Run, Start or Acc position and the security system diagnostics have all passed. The security telltale will be on if the body control module (BCM) is performing a bulb test at vehicle start up, the security system diagnostics have not yet completed at vehicle start up or if a security s...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater pipe.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Dra...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn 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 AUTOMOBILES

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

SRS Main Harness Diagram for 1993 Saturn SC Series  1.9 L4 GASSRS Main Harness Diagram for 1993 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-807
  • Connector C-413
  • Connector C-347
  • Connector C-283
  • Connector C-802
  • I/P Wire Harness Diagram for 1994 Saturn SC Series  1.9 L4 GASI/P Wire Harness Diagram for 1994 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-334
  • Connector C-251
  • Connector C-252
  • Connector C-254
  • Connector C-381
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

    2008 Saturn Outlook XR 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Saturn Outlook XR 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp
  • Liftgate Courtesy Lamp Left
  • Liftgate Courtesy Lamp Right
  • 2005 Saturn ION RED Line 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Saturn ION RED Line 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Body Control Module
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Power Steering Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER IS HARD TO TURN OR BINDS
    Vehicle: 2004 Saturn VUE 3.5 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Sticking, Binding
  • Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
  • Document: INFORMATION ON DISCOLORATION, BLISTERING, PEELING OR EROSION OF VARIOUS EXTERIOR EMBLEMS INCLUDING THE CHEVY BOWTIE
    Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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