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Suzuki Grand Vitara CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Suzuki REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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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 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Troubleshooting -> Blower Motor Inoperative -> Compressor Inoperative -> Condenser Fan Motor Inoperative -> Cool Air Discharged Intermittently -> Cool Air Discharged Only At High Speeds -> Insufficient Cooling -> Insufficient Velocity Of Cooled Air -> No Cooling Or Warm Air
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
No Cooling Or Warm Air
- If magnetic clutch does not engage properly, inspect for:
- Blown fuse.
- A/C switch.
- Thermistor.
- Dual pressure switch.
- Loose or corroded wiring or grounding.
- No refrigerant.
- A/C amplifier.
- If compressor is not rotating properly, inspect for:
- Loose or broken drive belt.
- Defective compressor.
- Defective expansion valve.
- Leak in system.
- Blown fusible plug or clogged screw in receiver/drier.
Cool Air Discharged Intermittently
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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+.
Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
Parking Brake
- Parking brake lever should be adjusted as follows:
- On Esteem models, 3-5 notches.
- On Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara and X-90 models, 5-7 notches.
- On Swift models, 4-9 notches.
- On all models, lever should be adjusted with 44 lbs. of pull applied, Fig. .
- Adjust travel by loosening self lock...
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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 -> Component Locations -> XL-7, 1999-06 Vitara, Grand Vitara, 1996-98 X90, 1989-98 Sidekick & 1986-95 Samurai
Vehicle: 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara Xsport 2.7 V6 GAS
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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 U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.7 V6 GAS
Disassemble
- Place match marks on flange yoke and shaft.
- Using snap ring plier, remove 2 circlips.
- Using special tool 09926-48010 or equivalent, push spider bearing race out 0.12 - 0.16 in. from shaft yoke race. Before pushing it out, apply penetrate lubricant between bearing race and yoke race.
- Tapping yoke with a hammer, completely remove bearing race.
- Take out bearing race on other side in same way as in Step 3 and 4.
- Push out bearing race on flange yoke side as described in Step 2 and 3, and then, holding bearing race in a vise, tap flange yoke and take out race.
- Remove ...
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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: 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 2.7 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: 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner outlet hose and air cleaner assembly.
- Remove power steering return line clamp bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove righthand front wheel, then drain transaxle fluid into suitable container.
- Disconnect tie rod end from steering knuckle using suitable tool.
- Drive out drive shaft joint to release snap ring fitting from joint spline at cen...
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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: 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL-7 2.7 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: 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 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+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Luxury 2.7 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core.
- Remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition hose clamp at inlet coolant line.
- Remove hose from inlet coolant line.
- 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: 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Loosen power steering pump drive belt adjusting bolt...
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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+.
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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.
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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+.
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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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