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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunfire 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 Pontiac Sunfire cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Disarming -> 1990 -> 1990-93 -> 1990-95 -> 1990-97 -> 1991 -> 1991-93 -> 1991-94 -> 1991-95 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-99 -> 1993-2002 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-98 -> 1994 -> 1994-2002 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-96 -> 1994-98 -> 1995-2002 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-97 -> 1995-98 -> 1995-99 -> 1996 -> 1996-2001 -> 1996-97 -> 1997 -> 1997-2002 -> 1997-98 -> 1997-99 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1998-99 -> 1999 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 2000-02 -> 2001-02 -> 2002 -> 2003 -> 2003-04 -> 2003-04 Except Malibu Maxx -> Achieva & Skylark -> Alero -> Astro & Safari -> Aurora -> Avalanche -> Aveo -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Beretta & Corsica -> Blazer, Jimmy, Sonoma & S-10 -> Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Ninety-Eight & Regency -> Bravada, Envoy, Rainier, SSR & TrailBlazer -> C/K Series -> Camaro & Firebird -> Canyon & Colorado -> Caprice, Custom Cruiser & Roadmaster -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Century -> Corvette -> Coupe -> CTS -> Cutlass -> Cutlass Ciera & Cruiser -> Cutlass Supreme -> DeVille -> Eldorado -> Escalade -> Express, G Series & Savana -> Fleetwood -> Grand Am -> Grand Prix & Intrigue -> Impala -> ION -> L-Series -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Lumina -> Lumina APV, Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> Malibu -> Malibu Maxx -> Metro -> Monte Carlo -> Park Avenue -> Passenger Cars -> Prizm -> Reatta, Toronado & Trofeo -> Regal -> Riviera -> S-Series -> Sedan -> Seville -> Sierra & Silverado -> SRX -> Storm -> Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL -> Tracker -> Vibe -> VUE -> XLR -> Zone 1 -> Zone 10 -> Zone 12 -> Zone 2 -> Zone 3 -> Zone 4 -> Zone 5 -> Zone 6 -> Zone 7 -> Zone 8 -> Zone 9 -> Zones 1 & 7 -> Zones 2 & 6 -> Zones 5 & 9 -> Zones 7 & 9
Vehicle: 1995 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2.3 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 Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1995 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.3 L4 GAS

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

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

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: 1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.4 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 Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2 L4 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove and discard propeller shaft sliding yoke bolts, nuts and washers.
  • Remove and discard propeller shaft coupling bolts.
  • Remove propeller shaft.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Lubricate sliding yoke with suitable transmission lubricant.
    • Torque propeller shaft coupling to propeller shaft bolts to 13 ft. lbs. and then an additional 55°.
    • Torque propeller shaft yoke to propeller coupling bolts 13 ft. lbs. and then an additional 55°.

Rear

  • Raise and support vehicle rear, then remove rear tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove two support ha...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect electrical connections to alternator, then th...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.4 L4 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 Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition outlet hose clamp from cylinder head.
  • Remove outlet hose from cylinder head.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Reposition hose clamp from surge tank pipe.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from surge tank pipe.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radia...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.3 L4 GASRear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.3 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump Switch/Oil Pressure Sender/Switch
  • Brace
  • Connector Canister Purge Solenoid
  • Connector Electronic Ignition
  • Connector Knock Sensor
  • Lower LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.3 L4 GASLower LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1995 Pontiac Sunfire SE 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • Splice S-200
  • Splice S-203
  • Splice S-210
  • Splice S-211
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

    2002 Pontiac Sunfire  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Right Turn Indicator
  • Left Turn Indicator
  • Turn Signal/ Multi-Function Switch
  • Tail/ Stop and Turn Signal Lamp- Right
  • 2000 Pontiac Sunfire  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Switch
  • Sunroof Motor
  • Sunroof Assembly
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: INFORMATION ON 4T40-E AND 4T45-E FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTC P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, HARSH SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE
    Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Sunfire 2.4 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: DOOR OUTSIDE HANDLE SPECIAL COATED RIVET
    Vehicle: 1995 Pontiac Sunfire GT 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Pontiac Sunfire AUTOMOBILES

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