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2002 Chevrolet Prizm Base, Automatic, A131L/MB3FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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- Section 1 (Analog Instrument Panels)
- Section 2 (Front Suspension System)
- Section 3 (Steering Wheel & Steering Column)
- Section 4 (Power Rack & Pinion Steering System)
- Section 5 (HVAC Systems - Manual)
- Section 6 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 7 (Disc Brakes & Drum Brakes)
- Section 8 (Automatic Transaxle Servicing)
- Section 9 (Electrical Component Locator)
- Section 10 (Engine Control System Self-Diagnostics - 3.1L Engine)
- Section 11 (Engine Control System Self-Diagnostics - 3.4L)
- Section 12 (Engine Controls Self-Diagnostics - 2.2L)
- Section 13 (Engine Controls - Removal & Installation, Overhaul)
- Section 14 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System)
- Section 15 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 16 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 17 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 18 (Automatic Transaxle Servicing)
- Section 19 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications)
- Section 20 (Automatic Transaxle Servicing)
- Section 21 (Automatic Transaxle Removal & Installation)
- Section 22 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 23 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 24 (System Wiring Diagrams)
- Section 25 (Engine Controls - Removal & Installation)
- Section 26 (Vacuum Diagrams)
- Section 27 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics)
- Section 28 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures)
- Section 29 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing)
- Section 30 (Engine Controls - Troubleshooting - No Codes)
- Section 31 (Engine Control System - Sensor Range Charts)
- Section 32 (Fuses & Circuit Breakers)
- Section 33 (Charging System)
- Section 34 (Starting System)
- Section 35 (Rear Suspension System)
- Section 36 (Tires & Wheels)
- Section 37 (Anti-Lock Brake System)
- Section 38 (Lifting & Jacking The Vehicle)
- Section 39 (Vibration Symptoms Diagnosis And Correction)
- Section 40 (Seat Belt System)
- Section 41 (Seat System)
- Section 42 (Wiring Systems (General Information))
- Section 43 (Interior Trim)
- Section 44 (Instrument Panel, Gauges & Console)
- Section 45 (Lighting Systems)
- Section 46 (Cruise Control System)
- Section 47 (Door System, Mirror System & Window System)
- Section 48 (Engine Cooling System)
- Section 49 (Wiper System And Washer System)
- Section 50 (Theft Deterrent System)
- Section 51 (Body Control System)
- Section 52 (Entertainment System)
- Section 53 (Battery)
- Section 54 (Engine Exhaust System)
- Section 55 (Engine Mechanical - 3.1L (On-Vehicle))
- Section 56 (Engine Mechanical - 3.1L (Unit Repair))
- Section 57 (Body Front End)
- Section 58 (Body Rear End)
- Section 59 (Personalization System)
- Section 60 (Keyless Entry System)
- Section 61 (Exterior Trim)
- Section 62 (Bumper System)
- Section 63 (EGR Function Testing - General Motors Cars)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.