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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 -> Passenger Cars Except Colt, Colt Vista, Concorde, Intrepid, Summit, Summit Wagon & Vision -> Water Pump, Replace -> 1.8L/4-107 Engine -> 2.0L/4-122 Engine -> 2.2L/4-135 & 2.5L/4-153 Engines -> 3.0L/V6-181 Engine -> 3.3L/V6-202 & 3.8L/V6-231 Engine -> Acclaim/Spirit, Daytona, Dynasty/Imperial/New Yorker, LeBaron & Shadow/Sundance -> DOHC Engine -> Installation -> Laser/Talon -> Monaco/Premier -> Removal -> SOHC Engine -> Stealth
Vehicle: 1992 Chrysler NEW Yorker Fifth Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS
Acclaim/Spirit, Daytona, Dynasty/Imperial/New Yorker, LeBaron & Shadow/Sundance
2.2L/4-135 & 2.5L/4-153 Engines
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain cooling system, then remove upper radiator hose.
- Remove A/C compressor from mounting brackets and position aside with refrigerant line attached, if equipped.
- Remove alternator.
- Disconnect lower radiator hose, bypass hose. Remove four water pump to engine attaching screws and water pump, Figs. and .
- Reverse procedure to install.
3.0L/V6-181 Engine
This procedure r...
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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+.
POWER BRAKE UNITS -> ADJUSTMENTS -> Brake Pedal Height & Freeplay
Vehicle: 1995 Toyota MR2 2.0 L4 GAS
Brake Pedal Height & Freeplay
Refer to Fig. for pedal height and freeplay references.
- Loosen stop light switch, then the clevis locknut.
- Adjust pedal height by turning pushrod.
- Tighten locknut an...
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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 -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1991-96 Sable & Taurus -> Sedan -> Wagon
Vehicle: 1995 Ford Taurus SHO 3.2 V6 GAS
Sedan
The inertia switch is located on quarter panel near the lefthand rea...
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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 U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2003 Toyota Highlander 3.0 V6 GAS
Disassemble
This procedure describes a driveline equipped with cardan joint in tube yoke. Driveline equipped with companion/slip yoke repeat steps to remove remaining cardan joint.
- Place driveshaft on suitable workbench. Do not damage driveshaft when servicing on workbench. Ensure driveline and components are reference marked to prevent driveline imbalance. Do not tighten driveshaft too tightly in a vise because this will cause driveline to become out of balance and result in driveline vibration.
- Tap outside of bearing cap with a drift to loosen snap ring.
- Remove snap ri...
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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+.
Component Replacement -> BCM (Body Control Module) -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement -> TPMS Receiver
Vehicle: 2007 Suzuki SX4 Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor Replacement
Removal
- Loosen the lug nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
- Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
- Place the mounting and dismounting head so that the tire iron or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bead up and over the head.
- Rotate the tire and wheel assembly clockwise using the tire changer whe...
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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 Pontiac Montana 3.4 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove converter cover.
- Remove starter motor ...
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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 -> Chrysler LLC -> 2008-09 Caravan, Grand Caravan & Town & Country
Vehicle: 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 4.0 V6 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 12,000 miles.
- Open the glove compartment door.
- Push inward on both sides of the glove compartment, then lower the glove compartment door.
- Carefully pivot the glove compartment downward.
- Through the glove compartment opening, disengage the cabin air filter access door retainers from the HVAC housing, then remove the cover, Fig. .
- Through the access door opening, remove the filter element, Fig. .
- Carefully install the new cabin air filter element into position through ...
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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+.
BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 BMW 750IL 5.4 V12 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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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+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Chrysler Aspen Limited 4.7 V8 GAS
A number or letter is stamped into the tongue of constant tension clamps. If replacement is required, use only an original equipment clamp with matching letter or number.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove hose clamps and hoses from radiator.
- Disconnect coolant reserve/overflow hose and washer bottle connector and hose.
- Remove upp...
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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: 1997 Ford E-350 Econoline HD Club Wagon 7.3 V8 DIESEL
- Loosen accessory adjustment bolt and pivot bolt.
- Remove belt.
- Reverse procedure to install, adjust belt tension as follows:
- Loosen adjustment bolts then install a suitable belt tension gauge.
- Tighten pivot bolt enough to remove freeplay from pivot area.
- To adjust all belts except alternator, install square drive ratchet wrench or breaker bar to square hole in accessory bracket and tighte...
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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+.
Right Front ESA Switch Group With Memory Diagram for 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ ML500 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
Front Body Components Diagram for 2007 Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport 2.0 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.
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LT 6.0 V8 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: SPECIAL TOOL - TERMINAL REPAIR KIT REPLACEMENT PINS Vehicle: 1994 Mazda Protege 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: AUDIO, NAVIGATION, AND RES UNIT IN-WARRANTY EXCHANGE, AND AUDIO AND DVD PLAYER OUT-OR-WARRANTY REPAIR - REVISED Vehicle: 2004 Honda Accord LX 2.4 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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