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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki 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 Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 L4 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Esteem & Swift -> Grand Vitara, Sidekick, Vitara & X-90 -> Master Cylinder -> System Bleed
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe fluid from paint and clean painted surface.
System Bleed
Esteem & Swift
The hydraulic lines of the brake system are based on a diagonal split system. When a brake line or hose is disconnected, bleeding operation must be performed at both ends of the line disconnected.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir. Reservoir should be kept at least half full during bleeding operation.
- Remove bleeder plug cap, then attach vinyl tube to bleeder plug of component to be bled. Insert other ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki 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 Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Replace eve...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove axle shaft drive flange or hub cap.
- On models equipped with ABS, remove wheel speed sensor from knuckle and harness clamp from strut.
- Remove caliper bolt, then suspend caliper.
- Remove brake disc.
- Remove front wheel bearing lock washer by loosening four screws.
- Remove front wheel bearing lock nut using special tool No. 09951-16050, or equivalent.
- Remove front wheel bearing washer.
- Remove wheel hub c...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground (-) cable at battery.
- Remove air cleaner outlet hose.
- Remove canister from its bracket.
- Disconnect "B" terminal wire and coupler from alternator.
- ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki 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: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 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 Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Suzuki -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/Service Engine Soon Lamp -> 1999-2004 Vitara
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 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. After diagnosis and repair are complete, the self-diagnostic system memory can be cleared using a suitable scan t...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 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 procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- Use a wrench to turn tensioner bolt clockwise, compressing te...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: RECALL - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: PROGRAMMABLE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 L4 GAS |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Suzuki 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 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 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 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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