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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+

Suzuki -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Water Pump, Replace -> 2.0L Engine -> 2.5L & 2.7L Engines -> Aerio -> Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7 -> Verona
Vehicle: 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS

Aerio

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect condenser fan electrical connector.
  • Remove condenser fan mounting bolts, then the fan assembly.
  • Disconnect upper radiator hose from thermostat housing, then position hose aside.
  • Remove heater outlet pipe retaining bolt located below thermostat housing.
  • Remove righthand engine under cover retaining bolts, then the cover.
  • Loosen accessory drive belt tensioner using suitable wrench to rotate tensioner clockwise.
  • Remove A/C compressor mounting bolts, then position comp...

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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+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Pull -> Brake Warning Light On Or Flashing, After Engine Start -> Brake Warning Light On, w/Brake Pedal Applied -> Dragging Brakes -> Excessive Pedal Travel -> Low Braking Force
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

Low Braking Force

  • Fluid leakage from brake lines and/or hoses.
  • Air in brake system.
  • Malfunctioning wheel cylinder and/or caliper assembly.

Brake Pull

  • Malfunctioning wheel cylinder and/or caliper assembly.
  • Loose calipers.
  • Restricted brake line or hose.

Excessive Pedal Travel

  • Partial brake system failure.
  • Insufficient fluid in master cylinder reservoirs.
  • Air in system.

Dragging Brakes

  • Master c...

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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: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 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+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xsport 3.2 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Give match marks on joint flange and propeller shaft.
  • Remove rear propeller shaft.
  • Drain transfer oil into a suitable container once front propeller s...

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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+.

Component Replacement -> BCM (Body Control Module) -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 3.2 V6 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

Removal
  • Loosen the lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Deflate the tire completely.
  • Remove tire pressure sensor mounting nut and allowing sensor to drop into wheel.
  • Use a suitable tire changer to remove the tire from the wheel.
Installation
  • Check tire pressure sensor function using tire pressure tool No. 09945-86510, or equivalent. Flashing LED and beeping sound on tool indicates an activation of the tire pressure sensor.
  • Replace tire pressure sensor seal.
  • Install tire pressure sensor and torque to 40 in...

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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+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 2.7 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner housing and outlet hose and lay aside.
  • Disconnect wiring connector from back of alternator.
  • Remove nut from alternator B+ terminal from back of alternator.
  • Loosen adjusting bolt on belt tensioner. Using a suitable tool rotate belt tensioner clockwise to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove alternator bracket bolts then remove bracket.
  • R...

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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 -> 2003-05 Grand Vitara & 2003-06 XL-7
Vehicle: 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 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 the battery ground cable.
  • Open the glove box, then remove the screw.
  • Remove the glove box assembly.
  • Release the cabin air filter access cover tabs, then remove the cabin air...

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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 -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1999-2009 Grand Vitara
Vehicle: 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xsport 2.7 V6 GAS

The MIL will be illuminated when the ignition switch is placed in the on position. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit after engine start-up, the self-diagnostic system has detected a problem and stored a diagnostic trouble code. After diagnosis and repair are complete, the self-diagnostic system memory can be cleared using a suitable sca...

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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+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 3.2 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect negative cable from battery.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, drain A/T fluid.
  • On all models, remove radiator inlet hose and outlet hose from radiator.
  • On models with automatic transaxle, Remove oil hoses No. 3 and No....

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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: 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 V6 GAS

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Loosen two tensioner pulley bolts to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Clean pulleys and inspect for any bent or damaged pulleys.
  • Reverse procedure no...

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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+.

Engine Components Diagram for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xsport 2.7 V6 GASEngine Components Diagram for 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xsport 2.7 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • PCV Hose
  • PCV Valve
  • Engine Room Diagram for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 2.5 V6 GASEngine Room Diagram for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara LX 2.5 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Shift Lock Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • Noise Suppressor
  • A/C Compressor Relay
  • A/C Condenser Fan Relay
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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.

    2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Mirror Switch
  • 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Range Sensor
  • Shift Lock Solenoid
  • Shift Lock Relay
  • Brake Light Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
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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: RECALL - WINDSHIELD MOUNTING
    Vehicle: 2003 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: TECH 2 PCMCIA CARD RE FLASH UPDATE
    Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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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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