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

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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

SUZUKI, DISC BRAKES -> REAR DISC BRAKE SERVICE -> Caliper Overhaul -> Caliper, Replace -> Disc, Replace -> Pads, Replace -> Parking Brake, Adjust -> SWIFT
Vehicle: 1992 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

SWIFT

Pads, Replace
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheels.
  • Remove caliper pin bolts, then release parking brake lever.
  • Remove caliper from caliper carrier. Hang removed caliper with wire hook to prevent damage to brake hose.
  • Remove pads.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Using tool shown in Fig. , Turn caliper piston clockwise to obtain clearance between disc and pad.
    • Torque caliper pin bolts to specifications.
    • Once job has been completed, depress brake pedal five times to obtain proper disc to pad clearance.
Caliper, Replace
  • Raise and support vehicle, the...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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

Suzuki -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aerio, 1998-02 Swift & 1999-02 Esteem -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation -> With Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System
Vehicle: 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS

With Onboard Refueling Vapor Recovery System

Fuel System Pressure Relief
  • Loosen the fuel filler cap to relieve fuel tank pressure.
  • Remove the fuel pump relay/fuse from relay or fuse box located in engine compartment.
  • Start the engine and allow to stall. Crank the engine for several seconds more to ensure relief of any remaining fuel pressure.
  • Disconnect the battery ground cable.
  • Install the fuel pump relay/fuse.
Removal & Installation

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flamma...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then drain transaxle oil into appropriate container.
  • Remove tires and wheels.
  • Remove locking hub, then driveshaft circlip.
  • Remove stabilizer ball joint nut, then tie rod castle nut.
  • Remove caliper bolt, then caliper from disc.
  • Remove knuckle ball joint stud nut, then support lower arm with suitable jack.
  • Remove strut bracket bolts.
  • Remove knuckle and wheel hub assembly, by lowering jack.
  • On RH side, to detach snap ring fitted on spline of differential side joint from differential side gear, pull inboard joint using a tire l...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet hose.
  • Remove canister from its bracket.
  • Disconnect B terminal wire and coupler from alternator.
  • Rem...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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

Suzuki -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp -> 1996-98 Sidekick 1800
Vehicle: 1996 Suzuki Sidekick Sport 1.8 L4 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) indicator lamp should illuminate for approximately 2 seconds as a bulb check when the ignition Switch is placed in the on position. If the lamp remains illuminated or comes on while driving the vehicle or is blinking, a fault in the ABS has been detected. After diagnosis and repair are completed, the DTCs can be cleared using a suitable scan tool or as follows:

  • Place ignition switch in the off position...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1995 Suzuki Sidekick JLX 1.6 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by loosening drain plug of radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet.
  • Remove hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp at inlet pipe.
  • Remove hose from inlet pipe.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to insta...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • On models with air conditioning, loosen air conditioning drive belt adjusting bolt and ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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

Cowl Upper Wiring Diagram for 1993 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GASCowl Upper Wiring Diagram for 1993 Suzuki Sidekick JX 1.6 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cowl Upper Wiring
  • Floor Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GASFloor Wiring Harness Connector Locations Diagram for 1996 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector L-02
  • Connector L-04
  • Connector L-05
  • Connector L-09
  • Connector E-30
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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

    1994 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1994 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Ignition Coil
  • Generator
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Distributor
  • 1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Shift Solenoid
  • Condenser
  • Headlight Relay
  • Park Neutral Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: TECH 1-A CARTRIDGES - VEHICLE APPLICATIONS - REV
    Vehicle: 1993 Suzuki Sidekick JS 1.6 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: TECHNICAL SERVICE LITERATURE - LIST OF REQUIRED
    Vehicle: 1989 Suzuki Sidekick 1.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Suzuki Sidekick AUTOMOBILES

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