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Suzuki Sidekick 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 Sidekick 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 Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+
Air Bag System Precautions -> Suzuki -> Disarming -> Aerio, Grand Vitara, Vitara & XL-7 -> Esteem -> Sidekick & X-90 -> Swift -> Verona
Vehicle: 1994 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS
Esteem
- Place front wheels in straight-ahead position.
- Turn ignition to Lock and remove key, then disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove Air Bag and "IG" fuses from junction/fuse box, Figs. through , located under lefthand side of instrument panel.
- Remove lefthand upper steering column cap, then unlock and disconnect driver's air bag module yellow connector.
- Open glove compartment door, then push stoppers on lefthand and righthand sides and remove glove compartment.
- Disconnect passenger's air bag yellow connector.
- Allow 90 seconds for SDM...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
SUZUKI, DISC BRAKES -> REAR DISC BRAKE SERVICE -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Disc, Replace -> Pads, Replace -> Parking Brake, Adjust -> SWIFT
Vehicle: 1990 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
SWIFT
Pads, Replace
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
- Remove caliper pin bolts, then release parking brake lever.
- Remove caliper from caliper carrier. Hang removed caliper with wire hook to prevent damage to brake hose.
- Remove pads.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Using tool shown in Fig. , Turn caliper piston clockwise to obtain clearance between disc and pad.
- Torque caliper pin bolts to specifications.
- Once job has been completed, depress brake pedal five times to obtain proper disc to pad clearance.
Caliper, Replace
- Raise and support vehicle, the...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Sidekick 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: 1995 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assembly -> Disassemble -> Snap Ring Type
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS
Disassemble
Snap Ring Type
This procedure describes a driveline equipped with cardan joint in tube yoke. Driveline equipped with companion/slip yoke repeat steps to remove remaining cardan joint.
- Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance.
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap rings from both sides of yoke using suitable tool.
- Position yoke with grease fitting pointing up, if equipped.
- Position socket with ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground (-) cable at battery.
- Disconnect alternator lead wire and coupler.
- Disconnect canister with canister mounting...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Suzuki -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1990-98 Sidekick
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 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.On models less OBD II, after diagnosis and repair are complete, the self-diagnostic system memory can be cleared by removing the PCM fuse, disconnecting PCM electrical connectors, isolating the battery ground cable for more than 60 seconds. On models equ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1992 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 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 water outlet on cylinder head.
- Remove hose from water outlet.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- On models with air conditioning, loosen air conditioning drive belt adjusting bolt and ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Back Door Wiring Diagram for 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Ground Wire Locations Diagram for 1992 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Suzuki Sidekick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: TCC RELAY CONTROL SYS CHANGES - 3-SPD A/T - ECM -REV Vehicle: 1995 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: TECH 1-A CARTRIDGES - VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - REV Vehicle: 1993 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Suzuki Sidekick 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 Sidekick 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 Sidekick 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 Sidekick 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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