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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+

Cooling Fans -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> C, K, G & P Series -> ELECTRIC COOLING FAN -> Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport
Vehicle: 1995 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

ELECTRIC COOLING FAN

Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport
  • Remove lamp harness from fan frame, then disconnect fan connector.
  • Remove fan attaching bolts.
  • Remove fan and frame as an assembly.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1992 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS

When troubleshooting the anti-lock brake system, refer to "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems" and connectors, Figs. through ; these may be helpful in completing a visual inspection of all relat...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Safari 2.5 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.

Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1992 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air inlet duct.
  • Remove heater hose brace bolt from rear of alternator.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bol...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Safari XT 4.3 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 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove upper fan shroud.
  • Remove radiator hose inlet.
  • Remove radiator hose outlet.
  • Remove transmission oil cooler lines.
  • Remove engine oil cooler pipes.
  • Remove overflow hose.
  • Remove two radiator mounting bolts.
  • Remov...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner pulley.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, then remove drive belt.
  • Route drive belt over all pulleys except ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Dome Lamp Defeat Switch Diagram for 2003 GMC Safari  4.3 V6 GASDome Lamp Defeat Switch Diagram for 2003 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Dome Lamp Switch
  • Dome Lamp Defeat Switch
  • Cruise Control Components  Diagram for 1990 GMC Safari  2.5 L4 GASCruise Control Components Diagram for 1990 GMC Safari 2.5 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Servo
  • Check Valve
  • Vacuum Tank
  • Connector C171
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1993 GMC Safari  4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 GMC Safari 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Generator
  • Engine Coolant Temperature Sender
  • Oil Pressure Sender
  • Fuel Pump Assembly
  • 1992 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Check Valve
  • Brake Cruise Release Valve
  • Heater/Defroster Actuator
  • Auxiliary Heater Switch
  • Air Conditioning Control
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most GMC Safari cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MISFIRE DTC P0300/P1380/P1381 AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER DAMAGE DUE TO INSTALLATION OF ALARM SYSTEMS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1994 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
  • Document: DOOR/SLIDING - HIGH OPEN/CLOSE EFFORT - SERVICE PROC
    Vehicle: 1989 GMC Safari 2.5 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Excessive Control Effort
  • Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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