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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 -> Blower Motor, Replace -> Astro & Safari -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Bravada, S & T Series -> C & K Series -> Front -> G Series -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Rear -> Tracker -> Vue
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.5 V8 DIESEL
Astro & Safari
Front
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Disconnect electrical connector, then remove recovery and windshield washer fluid reservoir assembly.
- Remove two acoustic cover retaining screws in blower motor area.
- Cut acoustic cover between five clip lands, Fig. . Retain piece of acoustic cover for reassembly.
- Remove cooling tube from motor.
- Remove blower motor to case attaching screws.
- Remove blower motor from case.
- Reverse procedure install.
Rear
- Remove left quarter panel swing-out wind...
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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+.
Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-Series, F-Series, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Brake Service -> Heavy Duty -> Installation -> Removal -> Standard Duty
Vehicle: 2005 Ford F-350 Super Duty Pickup 6.0 V8 DIESEL
Drum brakes are available in standard versions or in heavy duty versions. Refer to Figs. and for component locations when performing the following procedures.
Removal
Standard Duty
- Raise and support vehicle, remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
- Remove and discard spring nut.
- If brake drum is rusted to axle shaft pilot diameter, tap center of brake drum between wheel studs.
- Pull brake drum off of axle.
- If brake drums will not come off, sing a screwdriver, move brake shoe adjusting lever off of brake adjusting screw, then loosen brake adjuster to allow drum to release.
- Remove long brake...
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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+.
Toyota -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1986-06 Models -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1995 Toyota Paseo 1.5 L4 GAS
Normal Service
Service as r...
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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+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2004 Isuzu Rodeo 3.2 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle and support it with safety stands in proper locations.
- Remove wheel nuts and front wheels.
- Remove four nuts and lockwashers.
- Remove snap ring and bearing cup.
- Break retainer ring with hammer...
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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+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid 1.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 GMC G25/G2500 VAN Rally 4.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead from rear of alternator.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Separate alternator from mount...
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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 -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1997-2007 Expedition, F-150, Navigator, 2002 Blackwood & 2006-07 Mark LT
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Expedition 5.4 V8 GAS
On these models, the cabin air filter is an option.
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- From under passenger side of the instrument panel behind the glove compartment, remove the cabin air filter cover to the bottom of the heater plenu...
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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+.
Mazda -> Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -> 1993-95 MX-5 Miata
Vehicle: 1995 Mazda Miata 1.8 L4 GAS
The MIL is located in the instrument panel. If the engine/emission control module detects a monitored device malfunction, the MIL will stay on with the engine running. This lamp indicates a pr...
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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 Honda FIT 1.5 L4 GAS
- Make sure you have anti-theft code for audio unit, then write down audio presets.
- Disconnect negative cable from battery, then disconnect positive cable.
- Remove battery.
- Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove front bumper.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Remove air cleaner housing bracket and reserve tank.
- Remove hood latch cover and connector.
- Remove front bulkhead center bracket.
- On models with air conditioning, remove A/C condenser upper brackets and clip.
- On all models, remove radiator upper brackets.
- Remove air guide plate.
- Remove radiator upper hose and lower radiator h...
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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: 1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SEL 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove fan and fan shroud.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Clean and i...
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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+.
 Below Center Of Dash, Right Side Of Heater Unit Diagram for 2001 Honda Accord Value Package 2.3 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2002 MERCEDES-BENZ ML55 AMG 5.5 V8 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 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1992 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 3.0 V6 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: DRIVEABILITY DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES - S/M SUPPLEMENT Vehicle: 1992 Nissan 300ZX 3.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: WARRANTY - CHANGES TO PAINT CLAIM SUBMISSION PROCESS - PAINT MIX TIME MUST BE ENTERED ON EACH LINE - REVISED Vehicle: 1987 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 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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