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

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1994-95 -> Pressure Gauge Indication
Vehicle: 1994 Saturn SW Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Due to the different types of models and systems the following typical pressure gauge indications should be used as a guide only, Fig. . Refer to the "Performance Tests" or "System Pressure Check" for the particular model being tested....

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Type 2 -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn SW Series 1.9 L4 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn LW Series 3.0 V6 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 strateg...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

  • Depress brake pedal and loosen drive axle nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove front wheel and tire assembly and front inner splash shield. If left drive axle or intermediate shaft is being removed, drain fluid from transaxle.
  • Remove drive axle nut and washer.
  • Remove and discard lower control arm to steering knuckle cotter pin.
  • Loosen lower control arm to steering knuckle castle nut to point where top of castle nut is even with top of ball stud. Do not remove castle nut at this time.
  • Separate lower control arm from steering knuckle, using removal tool No. SA9132S or equ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Saturn cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2009 Saturn SKY RED Line 2.0 L4 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn LS2 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 mou...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-07 Ion, 2005-09 Cobalt & 2007-09 G5
Vehicle: 2003 Saturn ION 2.2 L4 GAS

On 2003 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 18,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

On 2004-09 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the glove compartment.
  • Push inward at each side of the g...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> Saturn
Vehicle: 2007 Saturn SKY 2.4 L4 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 AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Saturn SC Series 1.9 L4 GAS

  • Drain cooling system and disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air intake duct.
  • Remove upper radiator clamp and hose.
  • On models with automatic transaxles, remove upper transaxle oil cooler line.
  • On all models, remove electric cooling fan assembly.
  • Disconnect lower radiator hose.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower splash shield.
  • On models with a...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Saturn L300 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 AUTOMOBILES

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

Rear of Vehicle Diagram for 2008 Saturn Outlook XE 3.6 V6 GASRear of Vehicle Diagram for 2008 Saturn Outlook XE 3.6 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Grid
  • Rear Window Wiper Motor
  • Left Liftgate Courtesy Lamp
  • Right Liftgate Courtesy Lamp
  • Liftgate Latch Assembly
  • Wiper/Washer Components Diagram for 1999 Saturn SW Series  1.9 L4 GASWiper/Washer Components Diagram for 1999 Saturn SW Series 1.9 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Switch
  • Washer Pump
  • Wiper Motor
  • I/P Harness
  • Lever Combination Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

    2007 Saturn RELAY-2  3.9 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2007 Saturn RELAY-2 3.9 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • 1-2 Shift Solenoid Valve
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Valve
  • 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve
  • Ignition Switch
  • 2007 Saturn RELAY-2  3.9 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram2007 Saturn RELAY-2 3.9 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Passenger Seat Adjuster Switch
  • Passenger Seat Adjuster Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: WARRANTY CLAIMS SUBMISSION - IMPORTANCE OF GM PART NUMBERS AND DATE CODED PARTS
    Vehicle: 2001 Saturn LS Series 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: MIL ON - DTC P0340 AND/OR P0341
    Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Electronic Devices, Computers, PROMS, Sensors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saturn AUTOMOBILES

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