Detroit Automotive Repairs – Do It Yourself!
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Detroit Auto Repair Do It Yourself provides automotive consumers and do it yourselfers; the most comprehensive repair information about car and truck repair procedures including engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up & drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix your automobile. Try the Automotix DIY solution today! 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+ Air Bag System Precautions -> DaimlerChrysler -> Disarming -> 1990-97 -> 1994-96 Cherokee -> 1998-2004 -> Except 1994-96 Cherokee -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars Air Bag System PrecautionsDaimlerChrysler
Disarming
Passenger Cars
1990-97
It may be required to access and record all Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTCs) prior to disarming the air bag system.
Place ignition switch in Lock position.
Disconnect and isolate battery ground cable.
Wait at least two minutes after disconnecting battery
ground cable before doing any further work on vehicle. The air bag system
is designed to retain enough voltage to deploy air bags for a short time even
after battery has been disconnected.
1998-2004
It may be required to access and rec...
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE 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 -> Delco-Moraine Brake Boosters -> POWER BRAKE UNIT REPLACEMENT -> Astro & Safari -> C & K Series -> Full Size Except C & K Series -> Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> S/T Series & Bravada Power Brake UnitsDelco-Moraine Brake BoostersPOWER BRAKE UNIT REPLACEMENTAstro & SafariDisconnect master cylinder from power brake unit.Disconnect power brake unit pushrod from brake pedal.Remove power brake unit retaining nuts and the power brake unit.Reverse procedure to install.Full Size Except C & K SeriesRemove master cylinder attaching nuts and position master cylinder aside.
Do not disconnect brake lines from cylinder.Disconnect power brake unit pushrod from brake pedal.Remove attaching nuts, then the power brake unit.Reverse procedure to install.S/T Series & BravadaDisconnect master cylinder assembly and vacuum hose from power br... CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE 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. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1992-98 Bronco II, F250HD & F350, F-Super Duty, Bronco & F150-350 Except 1997-98 F250 LD Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & VansFuel Shutoff Switch Location1992-98 Bronco II, F250HD & F350, F-Super Duty, Bronco & F150-350 Except 19... CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE 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 Jeep2007-08 Wrangler 3.8LDRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, ReplaceClamp only the narrow forged portion of the yoke in the
vise. Failure to heed caution may result in damage.Remove axle shaft.Remove bearing cap retaining snap rings. Saturate
the bearing caps with penetrating oil prior to removal.Place socket (receiver) with inside diameter larger than bearing cap
against yoke and perimeter of bearing cap to be removed.Pla... CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE 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+. Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification Lexus2009 RX350Wiring DiagramsRefer toFig. for
wiring... CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+. Alternator, Replace Cadillac1996-98 Deville 4.6LAlternator, ReplaceDisconnect battery ground cable.Remove accessory drive belt.Remove upper front bolt.Remove radiator.Raise and suitably support vehicle.Remove front engine splash shield.Loosen rear alternator bracket from engine.Remove top bolt.Remove front lower mounting bolt.Remove lower rear mounting bolt.Remove upper rear mounting bolt.Remove duct from back of alternator.Disconnect regulator electrical connectio... CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE 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 Cabin Air Filter ServiceFord Motor Co.1997-2007 Expedition, F-150, Navigator, 2002 Blackwood & 2006-07 Mark LTOn 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... CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE 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+. General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp -> General Motors Corp./Saturn TrucksCheck Fuel Cap LampThe Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch
is placed in the On position as a bulb check. I... CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported cars and light trucks from 1990+ Radiator, Replace Audi2009 S8 5.2LRadiator, ReplaceLoosen quick-release fasteners and remove front noise insulation.Remove front bumper cover.Drain coolant into a suitable container.Remove front lower coolant pipe.Remove left lower coolant hoses.Separate electrical connector for mass air flow (MAF) sensor G70.Remove vacuum lines from air guide hose.Disconnect vacuum hose from air guide hose.Disconnect air duct hose from intake manifold.Remove bolts and remove right upper part of air filter housing.Disconnect top coolant hose from radiator.Disconnect electrical connector and free up electrical wiring.Remove bolt and disengage a... CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE 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 -> Installation -> Removal Dodge Truck1990-2003 Dakota 3.9LSerpentine Drive Belt, ReplaceRemovalAttach a suitable wrench to automatic tensioner pulley mounting boltRotate tensioner assembly clockwise until tension has been relieved.Remove belt from idler puller, then from vehicle.InstallationSerpentine belt must be routed correctly. If routed incorrectly
water pump will rotate... CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR YOUR VEHICLE COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS Component location diagrams for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO PARTS/COMPONENTS LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR YOUR VEHICLE! WIRING DIAGRAMS OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1986+ domestic and 1990+ imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
CLICK HERE TO GET FULL ACCESS TO WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR YOUR VEHICLE! 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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