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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara 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 Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+
Suzuki -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Condenser, Replace -> Esteem & Swift -> Grand Vitara & Vitara -> Sidekick & X-90
Vehicle: 1999 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
Sidekick & X-90
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under . Care should be taken to avoid excess compressor oil discharge with refrigerant.
- Remove front grille.
- Remove compressor delivery hose and condenser outlet pipe from condenser inlet and outlet fittings. Cap open fittings.
- Remove condenser.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Add .7-1.0 oz. of refrigerant oil to compressor suction side when replacing condenser assembly.
- Torque 1/4 line fittings to 10 ft. lbs.
- Torque 3/8 line fittings to ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Clean any dirt from around reservoir cap. Remove cap, then drain brake fluid into appropriate container.
- Remove reservoir connector screw, Fig. , then the reservoir.
- Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder. Do not allow brake fluid to get on painted surfaces.
- Remove master cylinder attaching bolts, then the master cylinder.
- Adjust clearance of booster piston rod to master cylinder piston as follows:
- Push piston rod several times to ensure reaction disc is in place.
- Measure with gasket in place on master cylinder and booster at atmospheric pressure.
- Set measurin...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Suzuki -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Grand Vitara, Verona, Vitara & XL-7 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1999 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 L4 GAS
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
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove axle shaft drive flange or hub cap.
- On models equipped with ABS, remove wheel speed sensor from knuckle and harness clamp from strut.
- Remove caliper bolt, then suspend caliper.
- Remove brake disc.
- Remove front wheel bearing lock washer by loosening four screws.
- Remove front wheel bearing lock nut using special tool No. 09951-16050, or equivalent.
- Remove front wheel bearing washer.
- Remove wheel hub ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect solenoid electrical connector and battery cable fr...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Suzuki -> 1999-2002 Grand Vitara, 1999-2004 Vitara & 2001-02 XL-7
Vehicle: 1999 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS
Inspect the cabin air filter every 15,000 miles and replace as required. The cabin air filter should be replaced every 30,000 miles.
- Disconnect and isolate the battery ground cable. Wait at least 90 seconds for the air bag system back-up power supply to discharge.
- Remove the air bag fuse from the fuse panel located at the lower lefthand side of the instrument panel.
- From under the lefthand side of the instrument panel, disconnect the yellow air bag system contact coil electrical connector, Fig. . Lift up the connector locking lever, then disc...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Suzuki -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Suzuki Vitara 2.5 V6 GAS
When the ignition system is placed in the on position, the Air Bag Warning lamp will illuminate for a few seconds and then go off as a bulb check. I...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 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 thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
- On models with air conditioning and/or power steering, loosen power steering pump drive belt adjus...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Duct Diagram for 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Brakes Diagram for 2001 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2000 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2001 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Suzuki Vitara cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ENGINE TICK NOISE Vehicle: 2001 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: CORRECT AMOUNT OF ENGINE OIL NEEDED TO RAISE OIL LEVEL FROM LOW MARK TO FULL MARK ON OIL LEVEL DIPSTICK Vehicle: 2002 Suzuki Vitara 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Suzuki Vitara AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Suzuki Vitara 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 Vitara 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 Vitara 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 Vitara 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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