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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+

Drive Belt Data -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 1998-2000
Vehicle: 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

Suzuki -> Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

Suzuki -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Grand Vitara & Vitara -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 V6 GAS

Normal Service

Replace eve...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Side -> Right Side
Vehicle: 1999 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

Left Side

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove axle shaft drive flange or hub cap.
  • Remove driveshaft circlip and front spindle thrust washer.
  • Remove driveshaft flange bolts and nuts.
  • Remove driveshaft assembly to differential. To prevent breakage of boots be careful not to bring them into contact with other parts when removing driveshaft assembly.
  • Remove driveshaft oil seal using suitable tool. Do not damage driveshaft joint.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque wheel lug nuts to 80 ft. lbs.
    • Torque wheel hub nut to 127 ft. lb...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Premium 2.7 V6 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wirin...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect solenoid electrical connector and battery cable fr...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Suzuki -> 1999-2002 Grand Vitara, 1999-2004 Vitara & 2001-02 XL-7
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

Inspect the cabin air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as required. The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles.

  • Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable. Wait at least 90 seconds for the air bag system back-up power supply to discharge.
  • Remove the air bag fuse from the fuse panel located at the lower lefthand side of the instrument panel.
  • From under the lefthand side of the instrument panel, disconnect the yellow air bag system contact coil electrical connector, Fig. . Lift up the connector locking lever, then disc...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

Suzuki -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 1999-2009 Grand Vitara
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp should illuminate for approximately 2 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition Switch is placed in the on position. If the lamp remains illuminated or comes on while driving the vehicle or is blinking, a fault in the ABS has been detected. After diagnosis and repair are completed, the DTCs can be cleared using a suitable scan tool or as follows:

  • Place ignition switch in the off positio...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xsport 3.2 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Loosen belt tensioner by turning tensioner clockwise, using suitable tool.
  • While keeping tensio...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Steering System Components Diagram for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GASPower Steering System Components Diagram for 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Power Steering Pump
  • Power Steering Gear Box
  • P/S Fluid Reservoir
  • Antenna and Keyless System Components Diagram for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 2.7 V6 GASAntenna and Keyless System Components Diagram for 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 2.7 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Electronic Control Module
  • Remote Controller
  • Steering Lock Unit
  • Lock Button
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

    2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Sensor
  • Shift Lock Solenoid
  • Brake Light Switch
  • Shift Illumination
  • Mode Select Switch
  • 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlight Relay
  • Rear Defogger Switch
  • Hazard Switch
  • Illumination Controller
  • Cruise Main Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: TECH 2 PCMCIA CARD RE FLASH UPDATE
    Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: RECALL - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Suzuki Grand Vitara AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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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