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Removing the shifters from the floor of your Jeep Grand Cherokee for replacement or to access another part of the Jeep requires the removal of the center console. The bolts that secure the shifters are under the console and you cannot get to them with the console in place. The shifters are both mounted in on a bracket so they must be removed as a single unit and replacing one means replacing both. Replacement shifter assemblies are available from the Jeep dealerships parts department or you may find a used assembly from a salvage yard in like new condition, saving you money.

Instructions

1

Sit in the drivers seat of your Jeep and set the parking brake. Insert the ignition key into the ignition and turn the key just far enough to unlock the transmission. Depress the brake pedal and shift the transmission all the way to the rear then turn the key back to lock.

2

Lift the rubber mat out of the front bin in the console, exposing the retaining screws under it. Remove the screws with a Phillips screwdriver and set them aside.

3

Open the armrest on the console and locate the two screws in the base of the compartment. Remove the two screws with a Phillips screwdriver and set them aside. Slide the rear cup holders out to allow you to access the two screws under the rear of the console.

4

Remove the rear retaining screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Lift the console up and over the shifters then set it aside.

5

Locate the two cables coming to the front of the transmission and transfer case shifts and pry the retaining clips up and off the bracket with a small pry bar. Using a screwdriver, pop the shift cable off the side of the shifter on both sides then lay the cables aside.

6

Remove the four retaining bolts that secure the shifters and bracket to the floor of the Jeep with a socket and ratchet. Lift the entire assembly straight off the mounting studs and remove it from the Jeep.

The license plate light bulb on a 2002 GMC Envoy is directly above the rear license plate inside a small, plastic housing and comes on when the headlights are on. At night, the light bulb illuminates the license plate information. In many states, it is illegal to drive a vehicle with a burned-out license plate light bulb. A replacement light bulb can be found in any store that sells automotive parts. Replacing the light bulb is very easy and should be done as soon as you discover the light bulb is burned out.

Instructions

1

Shut off the engine and make sure the vehicle is in park. Apply the parking brake.

2

Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the license plate light assembly to the tailgate. Put the screws in a secure place.

3

Gently pull the light assembly out of the tailgate to expose the light bulb. Pull the faulty light bulb out of the socket and discard it.

4

Push the new light bulb into the socket and make sure it is tight. Reposition the light assembly on the tailgate and secure it with the two screws. Tighten the screws; do not overtighten.

5

Turn on the headlights to make sure the license plate light bulb illuminates.

The PT Cruiser is a compact car with retro styling made by Chrysler from 2000 to 2010. The 2001 model has a pump that circulates water and coolant throughout the engine compartment to keep the engine cool while it is running. The water pump in a 2001 PT Cruiser is a mechanical belt-driven pump that receives its power from the engine. The replacement of the the water pump in a 2002 PT cruiser also requires you to drain the cooling system.

Instructions

1

Allow the car to sit overnight to ensure the engine is cool. Place a container under the radiator and open the drain cock of the radiator. Wait for the coolant in the radiator to drain into the container. Replace the radiator drain cock.

2

Disconnect the cable to the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench to ensure that you dont start the engine inadvertently. Remove the timing belt and sprockets for the camshaft. Disconnect the cover for the rear timing belt.

3

Remove the mounting bolts for the water pump with a socket wrench, and disconnect the water pump. Discard the old O-rings for the water pump.

4

Apply a thin layer of dielectric grease to the new O-ring. Place the new O-ring into the groove for the water pump, and ensure that the O-ring is properly seated. Install the new water pump and tighten the mounting bolts for the water pump to 105 inch lbs. with a torque wrench.

5

Connect the cover for the route timing belt with a socket wrench. Attach the sprockets for the camshaft and install the timing belt. Connect the cable to the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench. Fill the radiator with coolant and start the engine. Check the cooling system for leaks and repair as necessary.

There are only two bulbs in the taillight assembly on the 2002 Ford Explorer. The bottom bulb is the reverse/backup light, and the top bulb is the combination brake light and taillight. Two filaments are inside the bulb. The taillight comes on when the headlight switch is placed in the "On" position. The second filament lights up when the brakes are applied. This makes the bulb much brighter to warn vehicles behind the Explorer that the vehicle is braking.

Instructions

1

Raise the rear lift gate of the Explorer with the vehicle parked, the engine off and the headlight switch in the "Off" position.

2

Locate the two (upper and lower) taillight assembly retaining screws on the painted section of the side rail on the left (drivers side) assembly. Remove the screws with the screwdriver.

3

Pull the assembly outward away from the rear of the Explorer. The wire harnesses of the rear lights are attached to the sockets of the bulbs, but the assembly can be pulled out far enough to obtain access to the bulbs.

4

Turn the socket of the taillight/brake light counter-clockwise about 1/3 of a turn. Pull the taillight/brake light out of the taillight assembly.

5

Pull the taillight/brake light straight out of its socket, and replace it with a 3157 automotive bulb.

6

Reinsert the taillight socket into the assembly by aligning the tabs on the socket to the notches in the assembly, then twist the socket clockwise until it locks into place.

7

Replace the taillight assembly to the body of the Explorer, then replace and tighten the retaining screws.

The 4.3-liter six-cylinder engine in your 2002 GMC Sonoma is equipped with many ways to reduce the harmful emissions created from the combustion process, and the most effective way is through the use of the catalytic converter. When the converter becomes clogged, you will likely experience a drop in fuel economy and engine performance. Your converter is located under the passenger compartment and connects between the exhaust manifold and the muffler inlet pipe. To remove the converter assembly, the rear transmission support will have to be removed.

Instructions

Removal

1

Park the truck on a level surface and set the parking brake. Lift the front of the truck into the air with the floor jack and place two of the jack stands under the front frame rails. Lower the jack until the truck rests securely on the jack stands. Remove the floor jack.

2

Place a block of wood on the jack arm and raise the jack until the wood contacts the transmission pan. Pry up on the transmission wiring harness plastic retainer on the transmission support to remove it. Remove the transmission mount to support stud with the socket and ratchet.

3

Place the third jack stand under the converter assembly and raise the stand arm until it is high enough to support the assembly. Remove the bolts for both of the converter hanger brackets with the socket and ratchet. Remove the three bolts securing the transmission support to the frame rails with the socket and ratchet. Remove the transmission support, washers and reinforcement from under the vehicle.

4

Disconnect the truck wiring harness from the right and left pre-cat oxygen sensors and the post-cat oxygen sensor by squeezing the tabs and pulling them apart. Remove the two converter assembly to muffler pipe nuts with the socket and ratchet. Remove the three flange nuts for the right and left manifold to converter assembly mounting studs.

5

Support the converter assembly by hand and remove the jack stands. Lower the converter assembly and slide it out from under the truck. Pry the both of the rubber hanger and brackets from the converter assembly.

6

Mark each of the oxygen sensors with tape so they can be installed to the same location during the installation process. Place the oxygen sensor socket over the left pre-cat oxygen sensor, making sure the pigtail sticks through the slotted portion of the socket. Remove the oxygen sensor with the oxygen sensor socket and ratchet. Repeat for the right pre-cat and post-cat oxygen sensors and set the oxygen sensors aside.

Installation

7

Clean the oxygen sensor threads with a wire brush. Install a small amount of copper anti-seize to the threads of the oxygen sensors. Install the oxygen sensors to their respective fittings on the converter assembly and tighten to 31 foot-pounds with the oxygen sensor socket and torque wrench. Push the rubber hanger over the hanger arm on the converter assembly; allow the bracket to hang.

8

Install the new exhaust gaskets onto the muffler pipe and both exhaust manifold. Slide the converter assembly under the vehicle and position it under its mounting location. Place the jack stand under the truck and lift the converter assembly onto the stand. Balance the converter and guide the outlet end onto the muffler pipe studs. Install the retaining nuts hand tight.

9

Support the opposite end of the converter assembly by hand and remove the jack stand. Guide the converter assembly inlet onto both of the exhaust manifolds and install the mounting nuts hand tight. Tighten the exhaust manifold nuts alternately to 30 foot-pounds

10

Connect all three oxygen sensor pigtails to their respective wire harness plugs. Set out the transmission support bolts and place a washer on each one. Set the transmission support into place and hold the reinforcement plate in position on the frame. Slide the mounting bolts through the frame and hold them in place. Install a washer to the over each mounting bolts and tighten the nuts to 40 foot-pounds.

11

Install the transmission mount nut and tighten to 42 foot-pounds. Swing the converter hanger bracket up and hold It to the transmission support Install the bracket mounting bolts and tighten to 13 foot-pounds.

12

Lower the floor jack and remove it from under the transmission. Push the transmission harness retainer into its mounting hole on the transmission support. Lift the front of the truck off of the jack stands with the floor jack and remove the jack stands from under the truck. Lower the truck to the ground and remove the floor jack.

The Subaru Impreza WRX is an all-wheel vehicle available as a wagon or sedan. Subaru has manufactured the Impreza WRX since 1992 and completely updated this vehicle line in 2002. The 2002 WRX wagon has a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine with sequential fuel injection, requiring a high-pressure fuel system. The fuel pump in this vehicle is accessible from the rear passenger compartment. The installation of a new fuel pump in a 2002 WRX wagon also requires you to relieve the fuel system pressure and drain the fuel tank.

Instructions

1

Remove the rear seat cushion to expose the access cover for the fuel pump. Disconnect the mounting bolts for the access cover with a socket wrench and remove the access cover. Detach the electrical harness from the fuel pump and start the engine. Allow the engine to stall and crank it again for at least five seconds to ensure that the fuel system is empty.

2

Disconnect the cable on the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench. Raise the vehicle with a jack and support it on jack stands. Place a gasoline container under the drain on the fuel tank and remove the front cover for the fuel tank. Remove the drain plug for the fuel tank and drain the fuel into the container.

3

Fasten the drain plug and tighten it to between 14 and 24 pound-feet with a socket wrench. Replace the front cover for the fuel tank and and torque its retainers to between 9.4 and 16.6 pound-feet.

4

Detach the fuel lines from the fuel pump and remove the mounting nuts for the fuel pump with a socket wrench. Pull the fuel pump assembly from the fuel tank and discard the gasket.

5

Place the new gasket into the mounting groove on the fuel tank and install the new fuel pump assembly. Tighten the mounting nuts for the fuel pump assembly to 3 pound-feet with a torque wrench.

6

Connect the electrical harness and fuel lines to the fuel pump assembly and lower the vehicle. Replace the fuel pump cover and fasten the mounting bolts with a socket wrench. Replace the rear seat cushion and connect the negative battery terminal. Start the engine and check the fuel system for leaks.

The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that has been in production since 1993. The 2002 model belongs to the second generation of this series, which includes the 2002 through 2007 Imprezas. The heater case in the 2002 Impreza contains the heater core, which is a radiator containing coolant. Hot coolant from the engine circulates through the heater core, heating the cars interior. The procedure for removing the heater case is the same for all Imprezas made from 1998 to 2005.

Instructions

1

Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal with a socket wrench to prevent the engine from starting during the heater case removal. Wait 10 minutes before proceeding to prevent your vehicles airbag from accidentally deploying.

2

Place a container below the radiator, and remove the drain plug for the radiator with a socket wrench. Allow the coolant to drain from the radiator into the container, and store the coolant for later use. Replace the drain plug for the radiator.

3

Detach the hoses from the heater core, and plug the open ends of the hoses with shop rags. Remove the radio console from the dashboard with a socket wrench to provide clearance for the heater case. Disconnect the cup holder.

4

Turn the boot for the shift lever over if your car has a manual transmission. Remove the upper cover for the select lever if your car has an automatic transmission. Detach the cover for the console with a socket wrench, and disconnect the audio assembly from the console. Detach the cable and electrical connectors for the antenna.

5

Disconnect the lower cover for the console with a socket wrench, and detach the electrical connector for the seat belt timer. Remove the glove compartment and the console for the instrument panel.

6

Remove the mounting bolts for the steering column with a socket wrench, and lower the column to the floor of the vehicle. Detach the cover for the steering column, and disconnect the opening lever for the hood. Turn the switch for the temperature control to the coldest setting, and set the mode selector switch to the defroster setting. Remove the cables for the mode selector and temperature control switches.

7

Detach the electrical connectors for the instrument panel. Disconnect the retaining bolts on the instrument panel and the grill for the front defroster with a socket wrench. Remove the instrument panel from the vehicle, and detach the cable for the speedometer from the combination meter.

8

Detach the cables for the heater control, and disconnect the electrical wiring harness from the fan motor. Remove the air duct between the blower and heater with a socket wrench. Lift the heater case up and out to remove it from the vehicle.

The alternator for any given vehicle acts as the generator for the automobile, keeping the battery charged while it regulates the flow of electrical charge through the engine components. If your lights begin to flicker when you run your vehicle or various electrical processes seem to be slower than usual, the chances are that the alternator in your 2002 Lincoln LS is going out. Replacing the old alternator with a new one can keep your Lincoln out of the garage and on the road where you need it most.

Instructions

1

Park your Lincoln on a level area, set the parking brake and turn the engine off. Open the hood of the vehicle and locate the old alternator by either following the connector from the battery or using your new alternator as a guide to the proper component. Disconnect the negative power cable from the battery with a wrench or socket .

2

Locate the belt diagram chart on your Lincoln, either on the hood or the radiator shroud, and use it to locate the tensioner pulley that must be adjusted to loosen the serpentine belt. Refer to the chart for instructions on which way to turn the tensioner pulley in order to loosen the serpentine belt (some LS models require a clockwise motion while others need to be turned counterclockwise). Use a ratchet and socket on the bolt that sticks out of the tensioner pulley and rotate it in the indicated direction to loosen it. Slide the serpentine belt off the tensioner pulley once it is loosened and remove the belt from the alternator pulley. Let the pulley go back to its original position.

3

Disconnect the electrical wiring harness attached to the alternator and remove the positive battery cable connection with the socket or wrench. Loosen the mounting bolts on the front of the alternator and remove them with the wrench or socket. Lift the support bracket away from the alternator and remove the old alternator. Install the new alternator in place. Reattach the support bracket and tighten the mounting bolts. Reconnect the electrical wiring harness and the positive battery cable, then slide the serpentine belt over the alternator pulley. Release the automatic belt tensioner to replace the belt over the tensioner pulley and let it slowly move back to its original position once the belt is in place.

4

Reconnect the negative power lead to the battery of your Lincoln with the wrench. Start the engine and let it run for several minutes while you check the various electrical processes in your vehicle and look for signs of power fluctuations.

As the drive trains of new vehicles get more advanced and more vehicle-specific, the fluid capacities become more exact among vehicles. The Nissan Quest has four main fluid capacities: engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant and fuel .

Engine Oil

In earlier years, nearly all vehicles used 4.5 qts. of oil, but recently cars have used as few as 3 qts. and as many as 10 qts. of engine oil. The Nissan Quests 3.3-liter engine requires 4 qts. of oil, including the oil filter.

Transmission Fluid

The transmission fluid not only acts as a lubricant, but it also acts as a hydraulic fluid, so the exact amount must be used at all times to maintain pressure and lubrication. The transmission fluid capacity of the 2002 Quest is 9.9 qts., or 20 pts.

Coolant

The coolant is an interesting fluid as it requires a 50-50 mix of anti-freeze/coolant and plain water. The 2002 Quest requires 1 3/8 gallons of coolant combined with 1 3/8 gallons of water, equaling a total capacity of 2 3/4 gallons.

Fuel

With todays advanced fueling stations that automatically shut off when your tank is full, it is nearly impossible to overfill the fuel tank, but it is still relevant in some cases. The 2002 Nissan Quest has a 20-gallon fuel capacity.

Before you can start your 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic you must have gasoline in your gas tank, the petcock must open, the ignition switch must be turned on and the engine run switch must be turned on. Your enrichener or choke should be fully open and your hand should be off the throttle. If the solenoid chatters when your try to start the bike, your battery is dead or your battery cables are corroded. Most other reasons why the motorcycle will not start can be evaluated or remedied by taking the following steps.

Instructions

1

Examine the spark plug wires and the connections between the plug wires, the spark plugs and the coil. If the plug wires are cracked, frayed or visibly corroded they must be replaced. If any connection is loose push it back together with your fingers.

2

Remove the front and back spark plugs with a socket wrench and a spark plug socket. Remove each spark plug by turning it counterclockwise and look for visible signs of fouling. The electrodes should be light tan or gray and intact. Replace if fouled.

3

Remove the plug wire leads from the coil electrodes. Look for corrosion on the coil electrodes. Remove any corrosion with a wire brush.

4

Remove the seat bolt from the back of your seat. Pull the seat back off to access the battery. Your battery is dead if the solenoid chatters when you try to start the bike. If the battery is dead, then connect the positive and negative leads from a motorcycle battery charger to the same terminals on your battery.

5

Charge the battery for four hours. Attempt to restart the Ultra Classic.

6

Examine the battery terminals and cables for signs of corrosion. Remove any corrosion with a wire brush. Replace the battery if it will not charge or if a terminal is broken.

7

Troubleshoot your carburetor. Remove the air cleaner cover by unscrewing the Allen bolt or bolts securing it to the air cleaner.

8

Loosen the air cleaner by removing the three or four Torx bolts that secure the air cleaner to the backing plate. Hold the air cleaner in your less dominant hand while you disconnect the breather tubes from the top of the air cleaner with a box wrench.

9

Remove the air cleaner backing plate. Examine both throttle cables. Ensure they are both attached to the throttle cam.

10

Access the fuel air adjustment screw on the bottom of the carburetor. Gently turn the adjustment screw clockwise with a small, flat-head screwdriver until it is fully closed. Turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise 2-1/8 turns. Attempt to start the motorcycle again.

The 2002 Volvo S80 features a keyless remote that allows the owner to lock and unlock the vehicle from afar as well as open the trunk. There are situations, however, such as when the battery of the vehicle is dead, in which the keyless remote will not work. In these cases, the owner may access the trunk manually with a key or through the passenger compartment.

Instructions

Using a Key

1

Remove the black cover to the right of the handle cover on the trunk of the vehicle. This will reveal a manual lock.

2

Insert the key into the lock and turn it to the right to unlock the truck.

3

Use the manual to open the trunk.

Accessing the Trunk from Inside

4

Reach behind the back seat to access the trunk.

5

Pull the release control handle on the inside of the trunk to release the backrest. This may be somewhat difficult as you have to feel around for the control handle.

6

Fold the backrest down. You now have access to the trunk. If it is too dark to see inside the trunk, use a flashlight.

7

Pull down the florescent handle on the inside of the trunk lid. This will open the trunk.