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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series 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 Saturn L Series cars and light trucks from 1990+

Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Passenger Cars -> Cavalier & Sunfire
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2002 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 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 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn L Series 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: 2003 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 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Saturn L Series cars and light trucks from 1990+.

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 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saturn L Series cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 fastener.
  • Remove lower starter moun...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Saturn L Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

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 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> Saturn
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS

As a bulb and system check, the lamp will light with the ignition on and the engine not running. When the engine is started, the lamp will turn off. If the lamp remains on, the self diagnostic system has detected a fault. If the fault is intermittent or the system is repaired, the lamp will go off after three trips but a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) will be stored in the PCM. Use a suitable scan tool to retrieve and erase any DTCs using the "Clear DTC Information" option. If the lamp remains lit while the engine is running or when a fault is suspected due to a driveability problem, perfor...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Saturn L Series cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Remove battery.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove clamp which secures lower radiator hose to engine block.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from engine block.
  • Reposition hose clamp from surge tank.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from surge tank.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Remove clamp which secur...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Saturn L Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Saturn L Series  2.2 L4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Idle Air Control Valve
  • Electronic Ignition Module
  • Ignition Coil Housing
  • Fuel Rail and Injector
  • Throttle Position Position
  • Cooling System Component Views Diagram for 2004 Saturn L Series  2.2 L4 GASCooling System Component Views Diagram for 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Thermostat
  • Radiator
  • Heater Water Pump
  • Coolant Surge Tank
  • Heater Inlet Hose
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Saturn L Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Saturn L Series  3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Saturn L Series 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Tail Lamp Assembly- Left
  • Tail Lamp Assembly- Right
  • 2003 Saturn L Series  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Dome Lamp
  • Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp
  • Rear Compartment Lamp
  • Decklid Ajar/Release Solenoid
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Saturn L Series cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: UNNECESSARY ENGINE CRANKCASE AND SUBSYSTEMS FLUSHING SERVICES AND PROPER UTILIZATION OF SATURN SIMPLIFIED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE TO ENHANCE CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPERIENCE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Steering, Suspension
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: DEX-COOL ENGINE COOLANT INFORMATION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 Saturn L Series 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saturn L Series AUTOMOBILES

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