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1997 Saturn SC Series CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saturn REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS
Passenger Cars
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
- Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
- Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
- On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS
If brake fluid is old, rusty or contaminated or whenever new parts are installed in hydraulic system, the system must be flushed. Bleed brakes...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS
- Depress brake pedal and loosen drive axle nut.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel and tire assembly and front inner splash shield. If left drive axle or intermediate shaft is being removed, drain fluid from transaxle.
- Remove drive axle nut and washer, Fig. .
- Remove and discard lower control arm to steering knuckle cotter pin.
- Loosen lower control arm to steering knuckle castle nut to the point where top of castle nut is even with top of ball stud. Do not remove castle nut at this time.
- Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle, using a puller or removal ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect two electrical connectors and position aside, then remove two starter mounting bolts.
- Pull starter rearward and toward lefthand side of vehicle, then remove from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Sta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> Saturn
Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS
As a bulb and system check, the lamp will light with the ignition on and the engine not running. When the engine is started, the lamp will turn off. If the lamp remains on, the self diagnostic system has detected a fault. If the fault is intermittent or the system is repaired, the lamp will go off after three trips but a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) will be stored in the PCM. Use a suitable scan tool to retrieve and erase any DTCs using the "Clear DTC Information" option. If the lamp remains lit while the engine is running or when a fault is suspected due to a driveability problem, perfor...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing and from vehicle.
- Reverse proced...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS
Removal
- Depress tensioner arm, using suitable 14mm or 9/16 inch wrench.
- Remove belt from A/C compressor and idler pulley, then remove belt.
Installation
- Route belt over a...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Saturn SC Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Saturn SC Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Saturn SC Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Saturn SC Series AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Saturn SC Series 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 Saturn SC Series 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 Saturn SC Series 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 Saturn SC Series 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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