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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Saturn -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> L-Series -> S Series
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

L-Series
  • Remove blower motor as outlined under "Blower Motor Replace."
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined in .
  • Remove retaining bolts, then the suction/liquid line assembly from Thermo Expansion Valve (TXV), Fig. .
  • Install cap on suction/liquid line hose assembly to prevent spillage.
  • Remove TXV retaining bolts, then install suction/liquid line assembly bolt and hand tighten.
  • Using bolt as handle, remove TXV from evaporator by gently pulling forward, Fig. .
  • Open glove box door, then remove lamp assembly by pulling on lamp plunger.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Saturn -> Adjustments -> Ion -> L-Series -> Parking Brake -> S-Series
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

S-Series
  • Lift parking brake lever, then remove cover attaching screw and cover.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Pull parking brake lever to first click.
  • Tighten adjuster nut until moderate drag is felt at both rear wheels when turned by hand.
  • Pull up on parking brake lever until twelfth or thirteenth click is heard. Repeat 3 to 4 times.
  • Ensure no drag exists when parking brake is in rest position.
  • Pull lever to first click and ensure moderate drag exists at both rear wheels. Repeat procedure until proper adjustment is reached.
L-Series
  • Remove parking brake boot by squeezing boot in s...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 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: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 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 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

  • With vehicle on ground, depress brake pedal and remove cotter and drive axle nut. Discard nut and cotter.
  • Raise vehicle and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly corresponding to drive axle being removed.
  • Remove tie rod end torque prevailing nut, discard nut. Do not attempt to separate joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.
  • Using a suitable puller, separate tie rod end from steering knuckle.
  • Remove lower control arm to steering knuckle nut and bolt. Be careful not to allow steering knuckle to contact ball stud seal. Contact may cause seal to rip, ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove accessory drive belt and belt tensioner.
  • Remove upper alternator to engine block bolts.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Turn steering wheel towards right to access lower alter...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Saturn L, LS & LW Series
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 12,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Carefully open the cowl cabin air filter access door using a flat blade screwdriver, Fig. .
  • Remove any leaves and debris form the filter housing area.
  • Rotate the locking tabs outward to rel...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warni...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from engine block.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from engine block.
  • Reposition hose clamp from surge bottle.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from surge bottle.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose f...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove the Air Cleaner Assembly.
  • Install a suitable engine support fixture.
  • Remove the engine mount to mount bracket bolts.
  • Remove the mount to frame rail nuts.
  • Remove the righthand front mount and engine mount bracket from ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Saturn LS2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

HVAC Module Components Diagram for 2000 Saturn LS2  3.0 V6 GASHVAC Module Components Diagram for 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor
  • Mode Actuator
  • Heater Core
  • Recirculation Actuator
  • Blower Motor Resistor Card
  • Headlamps & Exterior & Interior Lamps Components Diagram for 2000 Saturn LS2  3.0 V6 GASHeadlamps & Exterior & Interior Lamps Components Diagram for 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Dimmer Switch
  • Cargo Lamp
  • Courtesy Lamps
  • Dome/Reading Lamps
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Saturn LS2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Saturn LS2  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Fuel Pump
  • Radio
  • Main Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • 2000 Saturn LS2  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Power Seat Switch
  • Seat Recliner Motor
  • Seat Bottom Height Adjuster Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Saturn LS2 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442)
    Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 3.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
  • Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Saturn LS2 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 Saturn LS2 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 2000 Saturn LS2 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 2000 Saturn LS2 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 2000 Saturn LS2 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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