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2004 Saturn L Series CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Saturn REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> L-Series -> Precautions -> 2.2L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Less Scan Tool -> Oil Charge -> Product Compatibility -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable.
Product Compatibility
Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to for specifications.
Oil Charge
When replacing certain components of an air conditioning system an oil charge must be added to the system to keep the proper level of refrigerant oil in the system. Refer to for spec...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Flush
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS
If brake fluid is old, rusty or contaminated or whenever new components are installed in hydraulic system, the system must be flushed. Bleed brakes...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn L 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: 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 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 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS
- With the vehicle on the ground, depress brake pedal and remove cotter and drive axle nut. Discard nut and cotter.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove tie rod end torque prevailing nut and discard nut.
- Using a suitable puller, separate the tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Do not attempt to separate the joint using a wedge-type tool because seal may be damaged.
- Remove lower control arm to steering knuckle nut and bolt.
- Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle.
- While pulling knuckle/strut assembly away from vehicle, pull outer end of driv...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove righthand front wheel and disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Loosen electrical harness bracket to engine block mounting bolt.
- Remove starter motor lower mounting bol...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Saturn L, LS & LW Series
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 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 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS
- Slide fan control module up and off bracket, then position aside.
- Remove battery.
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove power steering fluid reservoir and position to rear of vehicle.
- Disconnect both cooling fans and auxiliary water pump, then remove fan shroud harnesses.
- Remove upper transaxle cooler line and unsnap front end tank retainer.
- Remove upper radiator hose and auxiliary water pump outlet and inlet hoses.
- Remove fan shroud and forward wiring harne...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 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 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Saturn L Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Antilock Brake System Component Views Diagram for 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Lighting Systems Component Views Diagram for 2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Saturn L Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Saturn L Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: EI09213 -- Engineering Information -- Fuel Smell/Odor or Leak Near Fuel Tank Area Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Saturn L 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 2004 Saturn L 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 2004 Saturn L 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 2004 Saturn L 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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