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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Metro & Prizm -> HVAC Module, Replace -> Prizm
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Prizm
  • Remove instrument panel assembly as outlined under "Dash Panel, Replace."
  • Remove instrument panel reinforcement.
  • Disconnect blower motor electrical connector.
  • Disconnect blower motor resistor electrical connector.
  • Disconnect A/C compressor control module electrical connector.
  • Drain engine cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove heater hoses at heater core.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Toyota/GM Single Piston Caliper -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Grease or any other foreign material must be kept off brake linings, caliper, surfaces of disc and external surfaces of hub during service procedures.
  • Handling brake disc and caliper should be done in a way to avoid deformation of disc and nicking or scratching brake linings.
  • If inspection reveals worn or damaged rubber piston seals, they should be replaced.
  • During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, ensure not to interfere with or damage c...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> 1993-05 Nova, Prizm & Vibe
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 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 strategy.

  • Lo...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt tension by rotating drive belt tensioner clockwise using a suitable breaker bar.
  • Remove drive belt from accessory pulleys.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Remove...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Active Handling System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. The lamp will also come on as the system is...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 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 cylinder head.
  • Remove inlet heater hose from cylinder head.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ignition Coils Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GASIgnition Coils Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Coil 3
  • Ignition Coil 4
  • Ignition Coil 1
  • Ignition Coil 2
  • LH Cowl Wiring Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GASLH Cowl Wiring Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Clutch Pedal Position Switch
  • Stoplamp Switch
  • Cruise Control Release Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Windshield Washer Pump
  • Windshield Wiper/ Washer Switch
  • 2002 Chevrolet Prizm  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Air Bag Indicator
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Inflatable Restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Chevrolet Prizm cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2002 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: 2002 Chevrolet Prizm 1.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Prizm AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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