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1997 GEO Prizm CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GEO REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS
Passenger Cars
Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am
This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.
- Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
- Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
- If BCM fails to accept the pr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> General Service
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm 1.6 L4 GAS
Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies, which use engine vacuum or, in some cases vacuum pressure developed by an external vacuum pump. The second type is a hydraulic pressure assist mechanism, which use pressure developed by an external pump (usually the power steering pump). Both systems act to increase the force exerted on the master cylinder piston by the operator. This in turn increases the hydraulic pressure delivered to the wheel cylinders, while decreasing driver effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1989-97 Prizm 1.6L 4A-FE Engine
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm 1.6 L4 GAS
Refe...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove driveshaft nut cap, then cotter pin, hub nut and washer.
- Remove tie rod end nut, then separate tie rod from steering knuckle, using tie rod end puller tool No. J-6627-A, or equivalent.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then pry ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove drive axle assembly from transaxle ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect electrical connectors from starter motor, Fig. .
- Remove starter motor...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.8 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain cooling system.
- Remove coolant recovery reservoir cap and hoses.
- Remove upper radiator hose at radiator, Fig. .
- Remove lower radiator hose at thermostat housing.
- Unclip oxygen sensor electrical connector from fan shroud.
- Raise and properly support vehicle.
- Remove engine splash shield.
- Remove lower radiator hose from vehicle...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.8 L4 GAS
Removal
- Rotate serpentine belt tensioner pulley clockwise to release tension from belt using a 3/8 drive socket wrench.
- Remove serpentine belt from pulleys.
Installation
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 GEO Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
LH I/P Wiring Diagram for 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
LH Rear Of Engine Diagram for 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 GEO Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 GEO Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: INFORMATION ON USE OF DIAGNOSTIC WORKSHEET - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: NEW PAG OIL RELEASED - REVISED Vehicle: 1997 GEO Prizm LSI 1.6 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 GEO Prizm AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 GEO Prizm 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 1997 GEO Prizm 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 1997 GEO Prizm 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 1997 GEO Prizm 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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