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

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Saturn -> HVAC Control Assembly, Replace -> L Series -> S Series
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

L Series
  • Remove radio trim bezel.
  • Remove radio to instrument panel attaching screws.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors and antenna lead from radio.
  • Remove HVAC control assembly to instrument panel attaching screws.
  • Rotate front of control assembly upward and disconnect electrical connectors.
  • Rotate control knob to full hot position, then release temperature cable flag by pushing tab forward and pushing down on the cable at the same time.
  • Remove temperature cable eyelet from drive pin by squeezing drive pin together.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Brakes Grab

  • Contaminated, worn or faulty brake linings.
  • Drum or brake rotor out-of-round.
  • Faulty brake booster.

Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient

  • Contaminated, glazed or faul...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn SL 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: 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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...

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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

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

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand wheel.
  • Remove righthand wheelwell and alternator splash shields, then disconnect field wires.
  • Hold B+ output stud from rotating using ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Passlock Telltale Lamp -> 2000-09 Saturn
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

The instrument panel cluster contains the security telltale lamp. The security telltale has three modes of operation: Off, Flashing and On. The security telltale will be off if ignition is in the off position or if the ignition is in the Run, Start or Acc position and the security system diagnostics have all passed. The security telltale will be on if the body control module (BCM) is performing a bulb test at vehicle start up, the security system diagnostics have not yet completed at vehicle start up or if a security s...

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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+.

Chime System Components Diagram for 2000 Saturn SL Series  1.9 L4 GASChime System Components Diagram for 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Ignition Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Door Jamb Switch
  • Instrument Panel Fuse Block
  • Engine Grounds Diagram for 2000 Saturn SL Series  1.9 L4 GASEngine Grounds Diagram for 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Harness
  • Main Engine Ground
  • Rear Engine Ground
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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 Diagram2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sensing And Diagnostic Module
  • Fuel Gage
  • Speedometer
  • Body Control Module
  • Tachometer
  • 2000 Saturn SL Series  1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Fuel Pump Motor
  • Evaporative Emission Vent Solenoid
  • Fuel Pump/Tank Sensor Unit
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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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