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procedures, tune-up & drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions,
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES
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 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> EXPANSION TUBE (ORIFICE), REPLACE -> FRONT UNIT
Vehicle: 1994 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4.3 V6 GAS
FRONT UNIT
- Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
- Loosen nut at liquid line to evaporator inlet pipe connection. Carefully remove tube, using needle nose pliers or other suitable tool. If expansion tube is seized in its receptacle, remove impacted residue as completely as possible. Using a suitable heat gun or equivalent (hair dryer), apply heat to area 1/4 inches from inlet pi...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
TOYOTA, POWER BRAKE UNITS -> BRAKE BOOSTER REPLACEMENT -> Cressida -> Except Cressida -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1990 Toyota Pickup SR5 3.0 V6 GAS
REMOVAL
Except Cressida
- On models with airbag, disable airbag system as described under "Airbag System Disarming."
- On models less airbag, disconnect battery ground cable.
- On all models, remove master cylinder as outlined under "Master Cylinder, Replace" in the "Hydraulic Brake System" section.
- On 1992 Camry and Celica models, push away charcoal vapor canister for better access.
- On Supra, remove cruise actuator.
- On Supra and 1992 Celica models, remove lower finish panel or lower pad as outlined in "Dash Panel Service."
- Remove pedal return spring, clip, clevis pin and clevis locknut, Fi...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1986-06 Taurus, Sable & 1988-02 Continental
Vehicle: 1993 Ford Taurus SHO 3.2 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Plymouth Grand Voyager 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove right and left inner halfshaft attaching bolts.
- Support inner halfshaft with suitable wire or equivalent. Do not allow halfshafts to hang unsupported.
- Remove rear side propeller shaft attaching bolts.
- Using suitable jack stand, support propeller shaft. Do not allow propeller shaft to hang unsupported.
- Remove viscous coupling attaching nut, then slide viscous coupling from rear drive line assembly.
- Disconnect vacuum lines and electrical connector...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES
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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S 3.6 H6 GAS
To relearn tire pressure monitor system, select tire type and size under instrument cluste...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand front tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove righthand front fender wheelhouse inner panel.
- Remove starter motor battery positive cable, then solenoid wires.
- Remove star...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> Volkswagen -> 1993-2004 Golf, GTI & Jetta
Vehicle: 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLX 2.8 V6 GAS
On 1993-96 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.
On 1997-2003 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 10,000 miles.
On 2004 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 24 months or 20,000 miles.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the righthand plenum cover fasteners, then the cover.
- Remove the air deflector, if equipped.
- Press the cabin air filter housing clips downward, then remove the cabin air ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Toyota -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) ->
Vehicle: 2004 Toyota Celica GTS 1.8 L4 GAS
On some models equipped with OBD II, the MIL will also illuminate if the fuel tank filler cap is not properly tightened. Tighten fuel tank filler cap until it clicks.
The MIL should light when the ignition switch is placed in the On position without starting the engine. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If it remains lit, a fault has been detected by the diagnostic system and has logged a diagnostic trouble code. If the fault does not occur again within three trips, the lamp will go out but a diagnostic tro...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 Land Rover Discovery 4.0 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition clamp and remove hose from heater core.
- Reposition clamp and remove hose from heater feed pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford E-250 Econoline Super 5.4 V8 GAS
- Rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 square hole in drive belt tensioner pull...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS
Component location diagrams for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear Right of Trailer Diagram for 2006 BMW 530I 3.0 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Suspension Components Diagram for 2004 Suzuki Aerio 2.3 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1986+ domestic and 1990+ imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2005 Toyota Tacoma PRE Runner 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Honda Accord EX 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS
OEM TSB listings for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: A/C - IDENT OF NON-APPROVED REFRIGERANTS - REV Vehicle: 1995 Ford Escort GT 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: ENGINEERING INFORMATION (EI) PROCESS - REVISED Vehicle: 1999 Saturn SL Series 1.9 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most domestic and imported 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 domestic and imported 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 domestic and imported 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 domestic and imported 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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