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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 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 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Hydro-boost brake boosters are...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove six bolts and splash shield.
  • Remove one bolt and ABS speed sensor (if equipped) from steering knuckle.
  • Remove cotter pin and lock cap from wheel drive shaft.
  • Insert a nonferrous drift through caliper opening into rotor fins in order to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft nut.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut from tie rod end.
  • Remove tie rod end from steering knuckle using a suitable puller.
  • Remove one bolt and two nuts from ball joint.
  • Separate ball joint from control arm. Do not overextend wheel drive shaf...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove starter motor upper mounting bolt.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove righthand splash shield.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connectors and positive battery cab...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from engine outlet pipe.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from engine outlet pipe.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Remove belt tension using a suitable wrench to rotate tensioner clockwise.
  • Remove belt with pressure applied to wrench and tension relieved from drive belt.

Installation

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove righth...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Behind I/P Diagram for 1999 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GASBehind I/P Diagram for 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Ignition Switch
  • Overdrive Switch
  • Rear Defogger Switch
  • Hazard Switch
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 1999 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Battery
  • Air Cleaner
  • No.1 Relay Block
  • No.2 Relay Block
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Injectors
  • Idle Air Control Valve
  • Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  • Ignition Coils
  • Circuit Opening Relay
  • 1999 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Daytime Running Lamps Control Module
  • Remote Control Door Lock Receiver
  • Multifunction Alarm Module
  • Ip Lamp Dimmer
  • Turn Signal Headlamp Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 Chevrolet 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 1999 Chevrolet 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 1999 Chevrolet 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 1999 Chevrolet 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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