Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins

• How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
• Recalls
  • Recall - Heater Core
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
      • Overview
      • A. Install Bypass Valve (For 3.0L 6-Cylinder Engine)
      • B. Install Bypass Valve (For 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine)
      • C. Install Splash Shield (All Vehicles)
      • D. Refill and Bleed Cooling System
    • Owner Letter
  • Recall 94V006000: Possible Heater Core Rupture
  • Recall 95V213000: Shoulder Belt System Defect
  • Recall - ABS Piston and Pump/Motor Assy.
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
      • A. Test ABS For Proper Operation
      • B. Replace the HCU Actuator Piston Assemblies
      • C. Replace Pump/Motor Assembly
      • D. Bleed Brakes And Verify Proper System Operation
    • Owner Letter
  • Recall - Motorized Shoulder Belts
    • Overview
    • A. Inspect Track and Drive Operation:
    • B. Lubricate the Tracks:
    • C. Track and Drive Assembly Replacement (If Necessary):
    • Completion Reporting and Reimbursement / Parts Return
    • Vehicle Not Available
    • Owner Letter
    • Motorized Shoulder Belt Track Lubrication Instructions
  • Recall 96V099000: ABS Hydraulic Control Unit Failure
• Customer Interest
  • PCM - Heater Blows Cold Air From Vents
  • Fuel Pump - Driveability Concerns
  • ECU - Engine Performance/Sag/Surge On Acceleration
  • Black Plastic Body Components - Chalky Residue
  • Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
  • Rocker Arms - Cold Engine No Start/Low Compression
  • Speed Control - Failure to Engage With Electrical Loads
• Superceded Bulletins
  • 23-08-00B - 11/24/00
  • Radio Transmitting Equipment - Installation
  • Child Seat Tether Anchor - Parts/Labor Identification
  • Child Seat Tether Anchors - Parts/Labor Identification
  • Child Seat - Tether Anchor Installation
  • Electrical - Wire Splice Procedure Revision
• All Technical Service Bulletins
  • Body/Frame - Welded Sheet Metal Repairs And Replacements
  • Body - Don't Apply Corrosion Protection On Plastic Panels
  • Body - Front Bumper Fascia Repair For License Bracket Holes
  • Collision - Safety Cert./Tire Press. Label Replacement
  • Steering/Suspension - Wheel Hub/Bearing Inspection COLL.
  • Wheels - Reconditioned Wheel Usage
  • Restraints - Replacement Seat Covers/Seat Cover Repairs
  • Restraints - Use Of Salvaged Restraint System Components
  • Body/Frame - Structural Repair Components
  • Body/Frame - Usage Of Heat For Repair
  • PCM - Heater Blows Cold Air From Vents
  • A/C - System Sealer Usage Prohibition
  • Fuel Pump - Driveability Concerns
  • Recall - Heater Core
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
      • Overview
      • A. Install Bypass Valve (For 3.0L 6-Cylinder Engine)
      • B. Install Bypass Valve (For 2.5L 4-Cylinder Engine)
      • C. Install Splash Shield (All Vehicles)
      • D. Refill and Bleed Cooling System
    • Owner Letter
  • Recall 94V006000: Possible Heater Core Rupture
  • ECU - Engine Performance/Sag/Surge On Acceleration
  • Radio Communication Equipment - Recommendations
    • Overview
    • Installation Recommendations
  • Recall 95V213000: Shoulder Belt System Defect
  • Antilock Brake System - Operation Characteristics
  • Recall - ABS Piston and Pump/Motor Assy.
    • Overview
    • Service Procedure
      • A. Test ABS For Proper Operation
      • B. Replace the HCU Actuator Piston Assemblies
      • C. Replace Pump/Motor Assembly
      • D. Bleed Brakes And Verify Proper System Operation
    • Owner Letter
  • Body Code Identification
  • TSB - Body Code Used to Identify Vehicles
  • Black Plastic Body Components - Chalky Residue
  • Auto Computers - Y2K Effects
  • Electrical - Text/Pin Out/Graphics Manual Revisions
  • Wipers/Washers - Wipers Smear or Streak Windshield
  • Rocker Arms - Cold Engine No Start/Low Compression
  • A/T - Engine Vacuum Testing
  • A/T - How To Use A Pressure Gauge
  • A/T - ZF4HP18 Clutch and Band Application Chart
  • A/T - ZF4HP18/ZF4HP14 Oil Chart and Valve Body I.D.
  • A/T - Intermittent Electrical Problems
  • A/T - ZF4HP18 Bind In Low/2nd Gear Starts After Rebuild
  • A/T - Failsafe Modes
  • A/T - Drive Axle and Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
  • A/T - Slipping or No-Shift/Metal Sealing Rings
  • A/T - Front Bushing Wear
  • A/T - Math Formulas Part I
    • Overview
    • Shift Speed and Pressure
    • Speedometer Ratios
  • A/T - Twenty Steps To Successful Repairs
  • A/T - Math Part II
  • A/T - Choosing the Right ATF
  • Wiring - Revised Splicing Procedure
  • Speed Control - Failure to Engage With Electrical Loads
  • Speed Control - Adaptive Strategy
  • Recall - Motorized Shoulder Belts
    • Overview
    • A. Inspect Track and Drive Operation:
    • B. Lubricate the Tracks:
    • C. Track and Drive Assembly Replacement (If Necessary):
    • Completion Reporting and Reimbursement / Parts Return
    • Vehicle Not Available
    • Owner Letter
    • Motorized Shoulder Belt Track Lubrication Instructions
  • Paint - Codes/Application/Cross References
    • Overview
    • Fascia Body Color Codes
    • Bumpers Color Codes
    • Wheels Color Codes
    • Hardtop Color Code
    • Exterior Paint
    • Interior Paint
    • Paint Suppliers/Codes By Assembly Plant
  • Recall 96V099000: ABS Hydraulic Control Unit Failure
  • A/C Refrigerant - Substitutes and Compatibility
  • Child Seat - Tether Anchor Part Numbers and Labor Time
  • Child Seat Tether Anchor - Labor/Parts Identification
  • Restraints - Child Seat Tether Installation
  • Body - Paint Overspray Removal Procedures
  • Paint - Clearcoat Blending During Refinish Process