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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+
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Performance Test -> Alero, Grand Am & Malibu -> Bonneville & LeSabre -> Camaro & Firebird -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Century & Regal -> Corvette -> Diagnostic Tests -> Grand Prix -> Impala & Monte Carlo -> Intrigue -> L-Series -> Lumina -> Metro -> Prizm -> S-Series -> Saturn
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located under the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.
A/C System Performance Test
- Test must be performed with vehicle in a shaded area.
- Open windows to ventilate interior, then connect suitable A/C service gauge set.
- Determine relative humidity and ambient temperature and record.
- Close hood, windows and doors, ensure...
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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+.
Disc Brakes -> Cherokee, Grand Cherokee, Liberty & Wrangler -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2002 Jeep Wrangler X 4.0 L6 GAS
Refer to. "Hydraulic Brak... "
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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+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Aveo, GTO, G6, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Solstice, Vibe & 2004-06 Malibu & Malibu Maxx
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Aveo LS 1.6 L4 GAS
On Aveo, GTO, G6, LaCrosse, Lucerne, Solstic...
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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+.
Description
Vehicle: 2003 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) warns the driver when a large change in the air pressure of one tire is present while the vehicle is being driven. The TPMS uses the EBCM (Electronic Brake Control Module), BCM (Body Control Module), ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) wheel speed sensor inputs, instrument panel fuse block Reset button and the instrument panel cluster to perform the functions of the system.
The software used to calculate the relative tire pressure differences is contained in the EBCM. This software requires approximately 30 minutes of straight line driving in each of ...
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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: 1996 Plymouth Neon Highline 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen alternator adjustment nut.
- Turn front wheels fully to right, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower splash shield.
- Disconnect alternator wiring.
- Loosen alternator pivot bolt.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove bol...
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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 -> Porsche -> 1997-2004 Boxster & 1999-2004 911
Vehicle: 2002 Porsche Boxster 2.7 H6 GAS
The cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.
- Remove the heater/AC system cover.
- Pull the cabin air filte...
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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+.
Chrysler LLC Cars -> Power Loss/Limit Lamp -> Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth
Vehicle: 1991 Dodge Dynasty 3.3 V6 GAS
The Power Loss/Limit lamp should light for approximately 3 seconds after the ignition has been turned On as a bulb inspection. If improper or no signals are received by the logic module from various sensors, the logic modul...
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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+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Suzuki Swift GA 1.3 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
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: 2009 Hyundai Tucson SE 2.7 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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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+.
 Door Jamb Switch Diagram for 2005 GMC Canyon Z85 SLE 2.8 L4 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Behind I/P Diagram for 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 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.
 2007 Mercury Milan 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2007 Mercury Milan 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: SPECIAL TOOLS - FLUKE 98 SCOPEMETER Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ E320 3.2 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: BRAKE WARRANTY SERVICE AND PROCEDURES - REVISED Vehicle: 1999 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0 V8 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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