4th Gen LT1 F-Body Technical Aids

How To's
~For 1995 F-body unless otherwise noted~

  1. R&R the Power Window Motor
  2. Adjust the Door Window
  3. R&R the Coil
  4. R&R the Ignition Switch
  5. R&R the Fuel Filter
  6. Cam Removal
  7. Cam Install
  8. Valve Spring Swap
  9. Adjusting the Valves and Zero Lash
  10. EGR Description and Testing
  11. Cooling System Operation & Testing
  12. Dealing With The Low Coolant Lamp
  13. Remove the Low Coolant Sensor
  14. Coolant Drain and Refill Procedure
  15. Flush the Heater Core ("no heat" complaint)
  16. Easy Thermostat Changeout
  17. Throttle Body Bypass 1995-1997
  18. Test Temperature Sensors and Connections
  19. Knock Sensor and Testing
  20. Spark Plug Thread Repair Using an Insert
  21. Flash Trouble Codes on your 1993 F-Body
  22. Adapt a 12 pin OBD-I scanner to your 1995 16 pin DLC
  23. PassKeyII / VATS Operation and Troubleshooting
  24. Obtain Pass Key II / VATS Key Pellet Value
  25. PassKeyII / VATS Key Bypass Diagram
  26. Prove Optispark Signals Are Getting To The Coil
  27. Coil Continuity Test
  28. ICM Cooling Mod
  29. Restore Airflow to the Dashboard Vents
  30. Use a Fuel Line Disconnect Tool
  31. Check Fuel Pressure Problems
  32. Fuel Gauge Operation and Testing
  33. Route Wires through the Firewall
  34. Retrieve Trouble Codes from your BCM (1996-1997)
  35. Program Keyless Entry 1993-1995
  36. Program Keyless Entry 1996-1997
  37. Solve SS Spoiler Conversion ABS/Cruise Control Problems
  38. Access Hidden Accessory Wiring on 1995-96 Camaros
  39. Adjust A4 Transmission Cable
  40. Adjust the A4 Park-Lock Cable (Ignition Key Stuck)
  41. Remove Crankshaft Pulley using a puller
  42. Perform a Compression Test
  43. Find the Differential Gear Ratio (w/inspection cover off)
  44. Check the IAC with an Ohm meter
  45. Reset the IAC Position
  46. Adjust Steering Rack Bearing Preload
  47. Check the Steering Column for Accident Damage
  48. Adjust Parking Brake Free Travel (not very common)
  49. Test the Rear Defogger Grid
  50. Flush and Refill Power Steering System
  51. Make late model wheels fit on your early model 4th gen



updated 11/05/2008

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