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

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Saturn -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Oil Charge -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag disarming and arming procedures.

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil, en...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Parking Brake

Refer to "Adjustments" u...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1991-06 Saturn -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Normal Service

Replace every 100,0...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

  • With vehicle on ground, depress brake pedal and loosen drive axle-to-hub nut. Make sure vehicle is properly supported and squarely positioned on hoist. To help avoid personal injury, provide additional support to opposite end of vehicle that components will be removed from.
  • Raise vehicle on hoist.
  • Remove road wheel corresponding to drive axle being removed.
  • Remove two push pins to remove side splash shield corresponding to drive axle being removed.
  • Remove lower shield to cradle molded-in fasteners at cradle by gently prying at three fastener locations. For left side, remove f...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove drive belt.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand wheel.
  • Remove righthand wheelwell and alternator splash shields, then disconnect field wires.
  • Use suitable alternator output stud wrench tool, to hold B+ output stud from rotating and disconnect fu...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 1995 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

The Check Engine lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:

On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove air intake duct.
  • Remove upper radiator clamp and hose.
  • On models equipped with automatic transaxle,remove upper transaxle oil cooler line.
  • On all models, remove electric cooling fan.
  • Disconnect lower radiator hose.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower splash shield.
  • On models equipped with automatic trans...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Removal

  • Depress tensioner arm, using suitable 14mm or 9/16 inch wrench.
  • Remove belt from A/C compressor and idler pulley, then remove belt.

Installation

  • Route belt over a...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

Ignition System Diagram for 1992 Saturn SL Series  1.9 L4 GASIgnition System Diagram for 1992 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • DIS Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Ignition Key Switch
  • Underhood Junction Block
  • Fuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Saturn SL Series  1.9 L4 GASFuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Lines
  • Fuel Return Line
  • Fuel Supply Line
  • Fuel Tank Vapor Line To Canister
  • Fuel Supply Line Quick Connect Snap Lock Retainer
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

    1999 Saturn SL Series  1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • ABS Relay
  • Ignition SW
  • Brake sw
  • Park Brake Sw
  • Traction Enable Sw
  • 1991 Saturn SL Series  1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • LH Front Marker Lamp
  • RH Front Marker Lamp
  • LH Front Park And Turn Lamp
  • RH Front Park And Turn Lamp
  • LH/RH Front Park and Turn Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: MIL ON - DTC P0741 - TCC ACTUATOR
    Vehicle: 1996 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
  • Document: VIBRATION BETWEEN 48 & 54 MPH
    Vehicle: 1994 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Vibration
  • Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Saturn SL Series AUTOMOBILES

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