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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+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Leak Test -> Electronic Leak Detectors -> Fluid Leak Detectors
Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Testing the refrigerant system for leaks is one of the most important phases of troubleshooting. One or more of the methods outlined will prove useful in detecting leaks or checking connections if service work is performed. Before beginning any leak test, attach a manifold gauge set and note pressure. If little or no pressure is indicated, a partial charge must be installed. Check all connections, compressor head gasket, oil filler plug and compressor shaft seal for leaks.

For R-134a system an electronic type leak detector is recommended.

Electronic Leak Detectors
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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+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Saturn -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 1999 Saturn SW Series 1.9 L4 GAS

If brake fluid is old, rusty or contaminated or whenever new components are installed in hydraulic system, the system must be flushed. Bleed brakes...

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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 SW 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: 2007 Saturn SKY 2.4 L4 GAS

To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow weight of vehicle to load front wheels, or attempt to operate vehicle, when wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.

Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to boot(s), seal(s) or clamp(s) may cause lubricant to leak from joint and lead to increas...

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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+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2009 Saturn VUE RED Line 3.6 V6 GAS

The Low Tire Pressure warning lamp and/or the DIC (Driver Information Center) Low Tire Pressure message can be cl...

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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: 2004 Saturn L Series 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 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 -> 2008-09 Vue
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn VUE Green Line 2.4 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

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 instrument panel compartment door.
  • Remove the instrument panel compartment opening trim panel, Fig. .
  • Remove the instrument panel compartment retaining screws, Fig. .
  • Lift the glove compartment from the instrument panel and disconnect the electrical connector.
  • Through the instrument panel compartment opening, release the cabin air filter access doo...

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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 -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LW1 2.2 L4 GAS

The Check Engine lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:

On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...

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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+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Remove battery.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove clamp which secures lower radiator hose to engine block.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from engine block.
  • Remove upper transaxle cooler line from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Remove clamp wh...

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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
Vehicle: 2008 Saturn Outlook XR 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove engine mount strut to engine mount strut bracket bolts.
  • Rotate engine mount strut to vertical position.
  • Remove engine mount strut bracket bolts and strut bracket.
  • ...

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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+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2007 Saturn RELAY-3  3.9 V6 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2007 Saturn RELAY-3 3.9 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Right Headlamp
  • LH Headlamp
  • Instrument Panel Harness
  • Underhood Fuse Block
  • Splice S100
  • Door Diagram for 2008 Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 GASDoor Diagram for 2008 Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Door Harness
  • X500
  • X501
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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.

    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
  • 2006 Saturn ION-3  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Saturn ION-3 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Driver
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Passenger
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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: CORROSION PROTECTION FOR METAL PANELS WITH DEALER INSTALLED ACCESSORIES FASTENED BY DRILLED HOLES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LW1 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Finishes, Body Structure, Frame, Bumpers
  • Document: UNABLE TO RECEIVE INCOMING ONSTAR OR HFC (HANDS FREE CALLING) CALLS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Saturn RELAY-2 3.5 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
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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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