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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL 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 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Type 2 -> Brake Service
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Release parking brake.
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove rear wheels.
Remove brake drum. Do not pry against brake backing plate.
Remove lower return spring, Fig. .
Remove adjuster spring.
Remove leading brake shoe hold-down, spring and pin.
Remove adjuster assembly and lever. If difficult, pull leading shoe toward front of vehicle, then or turn star wheel on adjuster to shorten length.
Twist shoe from upper return spring engagement to remove.
Remove parking brake shoe upper return spring.
Remove park brake shoe hold-down cup, spring and pin.
Push park bra...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL 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 v...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

With vehicle on ground, depress brake pedal and loosen drive axle-to-hub nut. Make sure vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned on hoist. To help avoid personal injury, provide additional support to opposite end of vehicle that components will be removed from.
Raise vehicle on hoist.
Remove road wheel corresponding to drive axle being removed.
Remove two push pins to remove side splash shield corresponding to drive axle being removed.
Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener locations. For left side, remove f...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Raise and support vehicle.
Disconnect electrical connectors and position aside.
Remove starter mounting bolts.
Pull starter rearward and toward lefthand si...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

The Check Gauge warning lamp will light to warn the driver to inspect the oil pressure gauge, engine coolant temperature ga...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Inlet

Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
Reposition inlet heater hose clamp from heater core pipe.
Remove hose from heater core.
Reposition heater hose clamp from thermostat housing.
Remove inlet heater hose from thermostat housing.
Remove hose from vehicle.
Reverse ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL 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 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

LH Body Ground & Splice Pack N Diagram for 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:

Body Harness

Splice Pack

Left Hand Body Ground

Cooling System Components Diagram for 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:

Thermostat

Radiator

Heater Core

Coolant Surge Tank

Heater Inlet Hose

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Cooling Fan Relay

Vehicle Speed Sensor

Body Control Module

Cooling Fan Motor

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor

2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Radio

Left Front Speaker

Right Rear Speaker

Right Front Speaker

Left Rear Speaker

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

Document: EVAP Emissions Small Leak Diagnosis (DTC P0442)
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Symptoms:

Leaks

Auto Systems:

Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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