Repair 7

The Mazda 6 sedan is equipped with fixed door mirrors that may be subject to damage from minor car accidents. The procedure for replacing a door mirror is simple enough to be performed at home using basic tools, although it does require partial removal of the interior door panel. You can obtain a replacement mirror at either a Mazda dealer parts counter or you may find one at a local parts shop or junkyard.

Instructions

Removing the door and mirror assemblies

1

Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable.

2

Remove the tweeter speaker assembly from the inside of the door where the window frame meets the front of the door. Use a wide, flat bladed screwdriver or your fingers to caully pop the retaining clips around the assembly away from the door.

3

Disconnect the tweeter assembly from the doors wiring by pushing the locking pin down and separating the connector pieces. Set the tweeter assembly aside.

4

Pop off the cover for the door light at the base of the door panel. This is held in place by plastic prongs. Once this is removed, remove the screw located underneath.

5

Pop open the small cap underneath the passenger side door handle and remove the screw hidden below the cap. Pull the door handle out and remove the plastic surrounding piece. Disconnect the wiring for the power door lock and set the plastic surrounding piece aside.

6

In the door handle "pocket," pull the rubbery trim piece up ---this is secured by adhesive--- just enough to access the screw hidden beneath. Remove the screw.

7

Caully work your way around the door panel starting at the base and pull the panel out to the retaining clips holding the panel in place. There are two clips at the back (latching) side, there are two along the base, one at the front lower corner, and three going up the front (hinge) side.

8

Lift the door panel vertically to disengage the hooks from the top of the door. You may be able to just disengage the front hook while leaving the rear hook clipped. Allow the panel to come away from the door structure enough to allow access to the three bolts holding the door mirror in place. This will not require disconnecting the power window harness.

9

Disconnect the power mirror electrical connector and remove the three nuts holding the mirror assembly on the door. Gently work the mirror away from the door.

Installing the mirror and door assemblies

10

Insert the bolts on the replacement mirror assembly through the openings in the door and thread the nuts onto the bolts. Tighten the nuts, ensuring that the fit is snug and even. Reconnect the power mirror wiring harness.

11

Hook the door panel back to the top of the door structure, caully ensuring that the panel lines up properly and that the interior door handle fits through the cutout in the door panel. Work around the door panel pushing each of the retaining clips back into place.

12

Insert the screw into the hole in the door handle pocket ---under the rubbery trim--- and tighten it to snug. Push the trim down and hold until the adhesive sticks it into place.

13

Clip the wiring connector for the power door lock back onto the harness and work the trim piece into place around the interior door handle. Insert the screw into the hole in the trim piece and tighten until snug. Push the cap into place covering the screw. Insert the screw into the hole by the door light and tighten until snug. Clip the door light cover into place.

14

Reconnect the tweeter wiring harness and reinstall it by pushing the retaining clips back into place. Reconnect the cars battery and test to make sure that the electrical connections are properly installed and that all devices work as intended.

A cracked headlight cover is a noticeable and common cosmetic problems. While its really not a safety concern, its still something you may want to fix so your Jetta can looks its best. Unfortunately, unlike with other cars, you cannot replace just the cover. Instead you have to replace the entire headlight.

Instructions

1

Press down on the snap on the back of the front grill, then remove it.

2

Remove the front bumper. Five visible bolts are located where the grill was, and one is behind the grill on the left and right of the bumper. Unscrew them and the four bolts in each wheel well. Once you do that, the bumper will lift right off.

3

Unscrew the four screws holding your headlight in. Theres two at the top, and two at the bottom.

4

Pull the headlight out.

5

Remove the wire plug. It should pull out fairly easily, but if not, press into the hole on the top of the plug with a screwdriver.

6

Plug the wire plug into the connector on the back of your new headlight.

7

Put the headlight screws back in.

8

Slide the bumper back into place and replace all of the bolts.

9

Put the front grill back in place, and put the tab you removed firmly back into place.

Ford uses halogen light bulbs housed within a headlamp assembly for forward illumination on the 2003 F-150 model vehicles. The bulb plugs into the headlamp assembly and is held in place by a headlamp bulb retainer, which serves to seal and isolate the headlamp assembly from the atmosphere. Over time, the filaments within the bulb can break due to vibration. Replace the bulb without the benefit of tools.

Instructions

Removal

1

Turn the ignition and headlamp switches to the Off position. Raise the hood.

2

Locate the two headlamp housing retainer tabs inside the engine compartment just behind and above the headlamp housing assembly. Pull the tabs slightly toward the rear of the vehicle and pull up on them to release the headlamp housing assembly.

3

Separate the headlamp housing from the front of the vehicle to expose the headlamp electrical connector on the back. Squeeze the locking tabs on the side of the electrical connector and unplug the connector from the headlamp bulb. Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle.

4

Rotate the headlamp bulb retainer counterclockwise to unsnap it from the headlamp housing. Remove the headlamp bulb retainer. Grasp the headlamp bulb and pull it out of the headlamp housing.

Installation

5

Insert the new headlamp bulb into the headlamp housing with the flat side of the bulb connector facing up.

6

Install the headlamp bulb retainer into the back of the headlamp housing and rotate it clockwise until it snaps into place. Plug the headlamp electrical connector into the headlamp bulb and push it on until the connector snaps in position.

7

Guide the headlamp housing into position. Ensure that the headlamp assembly is aligned properly with the alignment pins on the back of the housing, inserted in the holes in the body and engaged with the reinforcement ribs around the edge of the headlamp housing recess. Push down on the headlamp housing retainer tabs until they snap into position.

The 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with either a 4.8-liter V8 engine or a 5.3-liter V8 engine. With each engine option, there are two oxygen sensors in the exhaust system. Install new oxygen sensors in your Tahoe when you notice a significant decrease in fuel mileage or poor idling. Change the sensors at home to save the cost of a service shop. Buy oxygen sensors from an auto parts retailer or Chevrolet dealership.

Instructions

1

Lift your Tahoe with a jack and position the truck on a set of jack stands so you can comfortably work under it.

2

Locate the oxygen sensor protruding from the exhaust pipe just before or just beyond the catalytic converter. Disconnect the electrical connection from the top of the sensor by pulling the connector apart. Remove the sensor with an oxygen sensor socket and ratchet.

3

Insert the new oxygen sensor by hand to prevent the risk of cross threading. Tighten the sensor with the oxygen sensor socket and ratchet. Torque the sensor to 31 foot-pounds with your torque wrench. Press the electrical connection together.

4

Raise the truck slightly, then remove the jack stands. Lower your truck to the ground.

The Chevrolet Suburban is a full-size sport utility vehicle manufactured by the Chevrolet division of General Motors. The models made from 2000 to 2006 are specifically known as the GMT800 Suburbans. The 2003 Suburban has an outside mirror on each side of the vehicle. The procedure for replacing the outside mirror is the same for all versions of the GMT800. Some vehicles have electrochromatic mirrors, which contain fluid that can damage the paint on the vehicle.

Instructions

1

Press the mirror in the bottom outside corner of the mirror as you hold the upper inner corner of the mirror. Pull the upper inner corner of the the mirror gently to detach it from its mount.

2

Disconnect the electrical connector from the mirror if your vehicle is equipped with electrochromatic mirrors and remove the mirror from the vehicle.

3

Remove the retaining screws for the mirror motor with a socket wrench. Disconnect the electrical connector from the motor, if your vehicles is equipped with power mirrors. Detach the mirror motor from the vehicle.

4

Install the new mirror motor into the mirror mount if your vehicle has power mirrors. Attach the electrical connector for the motor and fasten the retaining screws for the motor with a socket wrench.

5

Mount the new mirror, and connect the electrical wiring to the mirror, if your vehicle has electrochromatic mirrors. Gently push the mirror down and inward to lock it into place.

Towing capability can be an added and often unexpected perk when it comes to vehicles. The 2003 Chevy Astro was a mini van that came in both passenger and cargo versions, and both models came with a factory hitch and respectable towing capacity. The Astro van served well at towing a utility trailer for work tasks or a boat for weekend family adventures. While mini vans were big sellers in the late 1980s and early 1990s, they became less so with the introduction of the SUV.

Cargo Van Towing Capacity

Although the Astro cargo van has only the front two seats, its engine provides more capacity than the passenger van. The cargo van is available in a two-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive version. The two-wheel-drive cargo van has a towing capacity of 5,800 pounds, and the all-wheel-drive is capable of towing 5,600 pounds.

Passenger Van Towing Capacity

The Astro passenger van has more available seating, but the tow capacity is less than the cargo. The two-wheel-drive passenger van has a towing capacity of 5,400 pounds, while all-wheel-drive passenger version is capable of pulling 5,100 pounds.

Tongue Weight

Both the cargo and passenger versions of the Astro can have a safe tongue weight of 500 pounds. It is possible to gain an additional 10 to 15 percent of capacity and tongue weight by installing an aftermarket hitch assembly known as a weight-distributing hitch.

Safety

Whenever a vehicle is towing something behind it, safety is a priority. Make sure all lights are in working order, and have someone help to check turn signals, brake lights and reverse lights. It is never advisable to go over the speed limit with a trailer. Take care through corners, and avoid sudden directional changes. Braking will require more time and distance than without something in tow, so plan your stops accordingly.

Introduced in 1935, the Chevrolet Suburban is one of the longest-running vehicle models in history. While it has gone through numerous redesigns and adopted countless innovations since its early years, the Suburban remains a popular full-size SUV. The 2003 Chevrolet Suburban came in Suburban 1500 and Suburban 2500 trims. The two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive trims of the Suburban 1500 had different alignment specs, while all trims of the Suburban 2500 shared the same alignment specs for 2003.

The 2003 2WD Suburban 1500

The caster angle on the front left wheel should be set at +3.9 degrees, but the caster angle on the front right wheel can range from +1.0 degrees to +4.7 degrees, with a cross tolerance of -0.8 degrees for the left wheel and +0.75 degrees for the right wheel. The camber angle can range from +0.25 degrees to +0.50 degrees on each of the front wheels, with a cross tolerance of zero to +0.5 degrees. The front toe-in can range from +0.1 degrees to +0.2 degrees. The rear end alignment is not adjustable.

The 2003 4WD Suburban 1500

The caster angle on the front left wheel should be set at +3.5 degrees, but the caster angle on the front right wheel can range from +1.0 degrees to +4.5 degrees, with a cross tolerance of -1.0 degrees for the left wheel and +0.50 degrees for the right wheel. The camber angle can range from +0.25 degrees to +0.50 degrees on each of the front wheels, with a cross tolerance of zero to +0.5 degrees. The front toe-in can range from +0.1 degrees to +0.2 degrees. The rear end alignment is not adjustable.

The 2003 2WD and 4WD Suburban 2500s

The caster angle on the front left wheel should be set at +4.5 degrees, but the caster angle on the front right wheel can range from +1.0 degrees to +4.75 degrees, with a cross tolerance of -0.25 degrees for the left wheel and +0.75 degrees for the right wheel. The camber angle can range from +0.25 degrees to +0.50 degrees on each of the front wheels, with a cross tolerance of zero to +0.5 degrees. The front toe-in can range from +0.1 degrees to +0.2 degrees.

Unlike the alignment on all of the 2003 Suburban 1500 trims and most of the 2003 Suburban 2500 trims, the rear end alignment is adjustable on the 2003 Suburban 2500 trims that came with Quadrasteer. On Suburbans with Quadrasteer, the camber angle on the rear end can range from -0.5 degrees to +0.5 degrees and the toe in can range from zero to +0.2 degrees. The caster is not adjustable.

Dodge Ram trucks include the 1500, 2500 and 3500 series. These trucks have a variety of engine sizes, and are available with 2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive transmissions. Dodge Ram trucks use sequential fuel injection, which requires an electric fuel pump that produces very high pressure. The procedure for replacing the fuel pump in a Dodge Ram truck is similar for all models and trim levels from 2001 to 2005.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the fuel vent hose from the fuel vent fitting located on the outer portion of the left frame rail. Attach one end of hose no. 6541, 6539, 6631 or 6923 to this fuel vent fitting. The correct hose depends on the specific model and engine of your vehicle. Siphon the fuel from the fuel system into a gasoline container. Connect the fuel vent hose to the fuel vent fitting.

2

Remove the filler tube cap for the fuel tank. Raise and support the vehicle on jack stands. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench.

3

Disconnect the electrical wiring harness and fuel lines from the fuel pump module. Remove the fuel tank. Turn the locknut on the fuel pump module counter-clockwise with special tool 6856, and remove the locknut. Remove the fuel pump module from the fuel tank.

4

Install the new fuel pump module onto the fuel tank. Place the locknut into position and turn it clockwise with special tool 6856 until it locks into place. Install the fuel tank, and connect the wiring harness and fuel lines to the fuel pump module.

5

Connect the cable for the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench. Lower the vehicle and replace the filler tube cap for the fuel tank. Start the engine and inspect the fuel system for leaks.