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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000LS1 L4-2.2L VIN FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSEVAP SYSTEM - FLOWCHART UPDATE
2000 Saturn LS1 L4-2.2L VIN F
EVAP System - Flowchart Update
2000 Saturn LS1 L4-2.2L VIN FSECTION EVAP System - Flowchart Update
BULLETIN NO.: 02-T-40
ISSUE DATE: June, 2002
CATEGORY TYPE: Engine - 15
CATEGORY: Emission Controls
CORPORATION NO.: 02-06-04-025
SUBJECT:
Service Manual Update for 2000, 2001 L-Series (L61) and (L81) Engine Service Manuals Regarding Evaporative Emission ([1][2]EVAP) System Flowchart
MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 - 2001 Saturn L-Series vehicles
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this bulletin is to update the evaporative emission ([1][2]EVAP) system flowchart for DTCs P0440 and P0455.
Please obtain all 2000, 2001 L-Series (L61) and (L81) Engine Service Manuals at your location and make the necessary updates as indicated.
2000, 2001 (L61) Engine Service Manual Updates
1. Using a marker or pen, cross out the existing P0440 flowchart in the Engine/Emissions Controls section.
2. On each crossed out flowchart, write the following:
"Refer to Technical Information Bulletin 02-T-40"
3. Make photocopies of the service manual revision and insert in place of crossed out flowcharts.
2000 and 2001 (L81) Engine Service Manual Updates
1. Locate DTC P0455 in the Engine/Emissions Controls section and write the following:
"Refer to Technical Information Bulletin 02-T-40"
2. Insert photocopy service manual revision next to P0455 diagnostic information.

Service Manual update page for DTCs P0440 and P0455. Refer to Technical Information Bulletin 02-T-40, June, 2002.

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ISSUE DATE: June, 2002
CATEGORY TYPE: Engine - 15
CATEGORY: Emission Controls
CORPORATION NO.: 02-06-04-025
SUBJECT:
Service Manual Update for 2000, 2001 L-Series (L61) and (L81) Engine Service Manuals Regarding Evaporative Emission ([1][2]EVAP) System Flowchart
MODELS AFFECTED:
2000 - 2001 Saturn L-Series vehicles
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this bulletin is to update the evaporative emission ([1][2]EVAP) system flowchart for DTCs P0440 and P0455.
Please obtain all 2000, 2001 L-Series (L61) and (L81) Engine Service Manuals at your location and make the necessary updates as indicated.
2000, 2001 (L61) Engine Service Manual Updates
1. Using a marker or pen, cross out the existing P0440 flowchart in the Engine/Emissions Controls section.
2. On each crossed out flowchart, write the following:
"Refer to Technical Information Bulletin 02-T-40"
3. Make photocopies of the service manual revision and insert in place of crossed out flowcharts.
2000 and 2001 (L81) Engine Service Manual Updates
1. Locate DTC P0455 in the Engine/Emissions Controls section and write the following:
"Refer to Technical Information Bulletin 02-T-40"
2. Insert photocopy service manual revision next to P0455 diagnostic information.
Service Manual update page for DTCs P0440 and P0455. Refer to Technical Information Bulletin 02-T-40, June, 2002.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.