1999 Cadillac DeVille Fuel Filter: Service and Repair

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Filed Under (Cadillac) by admin on 02-09-2010

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TOOLS REQUIRED J 34730-1A Fuel Pressure Gauge REMOVAL PROCEDURE NOTE: Before attempting any On-Vehicle Service, place a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher near work area. 1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pressure Relief Procedure. 2. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. 3. Remove the in-line fuel filter bracket. 4. Grasp the in-fuel filter and one fuel pipe fitting. 5. Twist quick-connect fitting 1/4 turn in each direction to loosen any dirt within fitting. 6. Repeat for other fuel pipe fitting. CAUTION: Wear safety glasses when using compressed air in order to prevent eye injury. 1999 Cadillac DeVille V8-4.6L VIN Y 7. Blow out dirt-from quick-connect fittings at both ends of in-line fuel filter, using compressed air. 8. Squeeze plastic tabs of male end connector. 9. Pull connection apart. 10. Repeat for the other fitting. 11. Remove the in-line filter. INSTALLATION PROCEDURE CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and personal injury, before installing a new filter, always apply a few drops of clean engine oil to both pipe ends of the filter. This will ensure proper re-connection and prevent a possible fuel leak. (During normal operation, the O-rings located in the female connector will swell and may prevent proper re-connection it not lubricated).

1998 Chevy S10/T10 Blazer Instrument Panel Assembly Rotating REMOVAL PROCEDURE

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Filed Under (Chevrolet) by admin on 02-09-2010

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1. On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, remove the shift lever. 2. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, perform the following steps: 2.1. Apply the park brake. 2.2. Insert the ignition key and turn the ignition switch to the RUN position. 2.3. Depress the brake pedal and shift the transmission to the 1 position. 2.4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position. CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Cautions and Notices. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Remove the left sound insulator. Remove the right instrument panel sound insulator. If the vehicle is equipped with a multiple CD changer located in the center console, remove the center console. Remove the center sound insulator. Remove the lower left instrument panel mounting bolt. Remove and retain the instrument panel storage compartment. Remove the lower right instrument panel mounting bolt. 11. Remove and retain the left and right speakers and the speaker grilles. 12. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the windshield defroster grille. Retain the grille and sunload sensor for use on the next IP carrier. 13. 14. 15. 16. If equipped with a sun load temperature sensor twist the sensor 1/4 turn counterclockwise in order to disengage. Disconnect the brown electrical connection from the body control module (BCM). Disconnect the purple electrical connection from the body control module (BCM). Remove the knee bolster. 1998 Chevy Truck S10/T10 Blazer 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W 17. Remove and retain the instrument cluster. 18. Remove and retain the radio. 19. Remove the HVAC control assembly. CAUTION: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions

2006 Saturn VUE Brake Pads Replacement

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Filed Under (Saturn) by admin on 01-09-2010

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1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder auxiliary reservoir. 2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding. 3. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding. 4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting. 5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. 6. Install and firmly hand tighten 2 wheel nuts to opposite wheel studs in order to retain the rotor to the hub. 7. Install a large C-clamp over the body of the brake caliper with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and against the outboard brake pad. 8. Tighten the C-clamp evenly until the caliper piston is compressed into the caliper bore enough to allow the caliper to slide past the brake rotor. 9. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper. 10. Remove the brake caliper lower guide pin bolt. 11. Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic’s wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak. 2006 Saturn Truck VUE 2WD L4-2.2L VIN D Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flexible hose, pivot the caliper upward and secure the caliper with heavy mechanics wire, or equivalent. 12. Remove the brake pads from the caliper mounting bracket. 13. Remove the brake pad retainers from the caliper bracket. 14. Thoroughly clean the brake pad hardware mating surfaces of the caliper bracket, of any debris and corrosion. 15. Inspect the brake caliper guide pins for freedom of movement, and inspect the condition of the guide pin boots. Move the guide pins inboard and outboard within the bracket bores, without disengaging the slides from the boots, and observe for the following: ^ Restricted caliper guide pin movement ^ Looseness in the brake caliper mounting bracket ^ Seized or binding caliper guide pins ^ Split or torn boots 16. If any of the conditions listed are found, the brake caliper guide pins and/or boots require replacement. Installation Procedure

1999 Audi A6 Sedan Toothed belt, removing and installing

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Filed Under (Audi) by admin on 01-09-2010

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- Remove engine cover (arrows). – Remove noise insulation panel (arrows). – Remove front bumper. Refer to Body and Frame/Bumper/Service and Repair – Move lock carrier to service position. Refer to Body and Frame/Radiator Support/Service and Repair – Remove ribbed belt. Refer to Engine/Drive Belts, Mounts, Brackets and Accessories/Drive Belt/Serpentine Belt/Service and Repair See: Drive Belt/Service and Repair CAUTION: Mark the running direction of the belt with a crayon or marker before removing. Reinstalling a used belt in reversed running direction could damage the belt. – Unclip toothed belt guard on both sides and remove. – Turn crankshaft by hand to TDC. Marks -A- and -B- must align Check position of camshafts. Larger holes (arrow) of securing plates on camshaft sprockets must be on inside and must align If they are not in this position: Turn crankshaft one revolution further. – Remove sealing plug from left-side of cylinder block. Top Dead Center (TDC) mark on crankshaft must be visible or can be felt – Install 3242 crankshaft holder into opening. – Remove tensioner for ribbed belt. – Remove center and left belt guards. Notes: The toothed belt tensioner is oil-dampened. Compress it by slowly applying constant pressure. Use spring clamp from 2024A.

1996 Nissan 200SX Timing Cover: Installation

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Filed Under (Nissan) by admin on 01-09-2010

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Install the crankshaft sprocket, making sure the mating marks face the front of the engine. Install the idler sprocket and lower timing chain using the mating marks and the paint marks made during the removal process. CAUTION: Be careful not to tear or damage the cylinder head gasket. Install the lower chain guides. Front cover installation: a. Using a scraper or other suitable tool remove all traces of liquid gasket from the cylinder block and front cover mating surfaces. b. Install new crankshaft seal in front cover. c. Install new oil passage O-rings and apply a continuous bead of RTV sealant to the front cover (see Figure 1). NOTE: Use Genuine Nissan RTV silicone sealant P/N 999MP-A7007, Three Bond P/N TB1207D or equivalent. d. Install the front cover to the engine. CAUTION: Be careful not to tear or damage the cylinder head gasket or oil seal. Align oil pump drive spacer with the oil pump, and install. Install the oil strainer. Install oil pan, referring to “Installation” in the “OIL PAN” section of the Service Manual. Install upper timing chain and sprockets, using the painted reference marks made during removal. Install upper chain tensioner. 1996 Nissan-Datsun 200SX L4-1597cc 1.6L DOHC MFI (GA16DE) a. b. Before installing the chain tensioner, insert a suitable pin into the pin hole of the chain tensioner (see Figure 2) to hold the tensioner in. Once the tensioner is installed, remove the pin. 10. Install the lower chain tensioner (See Figure 3). NOTE: Make sure the gasket is facing the proper direction before installing the tensioner. CAUTION: Now rotate the crankshaft by hand. Check that no binding or interference problems occur when the engine is rotated. 11. Install the thermostat housing. a. Use a scraper to remove all traces of liquid gasket from the mating surfaces of the engine front cover and the thermostat housing.