2003 Saturn Ion 1 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Component Locations

NOTE: For aid in locating components, see illustrations under COMPONENT LOCATIONS in SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 2.2L ION article.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Component Location
A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Right Front Of Engine, Attached To Compressor, Below Generator
Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Inside Transmission
Automatic Transmission Input Shaft Speed Sensor On Top Of Transmission, Near Input Shaft
Body Control Module Lower Center Of Instrument Panel, Below HVAC Control Assembly
Brake Light Switch Below Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Attached To Brake Pedal Bracket
Clutch Start Switch Below Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Positioned On Clutch Pedal Bracket
Coolant Level Switch Left Side Of Engine Compartment, Attached To Over Flow Container
Crankshaft Position Sensor Lower Front Of Engine Compartment, Below Oil Filter, Above Starter
Cruise Control Module Lower Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Above Brake Pedal
Data Link Connector Lower Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Near Hood Latch
Electronic Brake Control Module Left Side Of Engine Compartment, Next To ECM Bracket
Electronic Power Steering Assembly Lower Left Of The Instrument Panel, Attached To Steering Column
Engine Control Module Left Side Of Engine Compartment, Near Coolant Over Flow Container
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Left Rear Side Of Engine, Near Exhaust Manifold
Engine Oil Pressure Switch Left Lower Side Of Engine, Above Starter
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Solenoid Left Side Of Engine Compartment In Front Of Brake Fluid Container
Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Under Rear Side Of Vehicle, Behind Fuel Tank
Fuel Injector In Rail Above Appropriate Cylinder
Fuel Pump Inside Fuel Tank, Part Of Fuel Pump & Sender Assembly
Fuel Pump & Sender Assembly Under Right Rear Vehicle, Inside Fuel Tank
Fuel Sender Inside Fuel Tank, Part Of Fuel Pump & Sender Assembly
Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor Inside Fuel Tank
HVAC Control Assembly Center Of Instrument Panel, Below Radio
Idle Air Control Valve Top Right Front Of Engine, Near Throttle Body
Ignition Control Module Top Left Of Engine, Next To Oil Fill Cap
Intake Air Temperature Sensor At Front Right Of Engine, Attached To Air Cleaner Outlet
Knock Sensor On Front Of Engine, Below Throttle Body, In Front Of Dip Stick
Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Inside Transmission
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Top Front Of Engine, Behind Throttle Body
Park/Neutral Position Switch At The Left Side Of Engine, On Top Left Of Transmission
Shift PC Solenoid Inside Transmission
Shift Solenoid Inside Transmission
Starter Lower Front Of Engine
TCC Enable Solenoid Valve Inside Transmission
TCC Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Inside Transmission
TCC PC Solenoid Inside Transmission
Throttle Position Sensor Top Of Engine, Mounted To Throttle Body
Transmission Control Module Left Rear Of Engine Compartment, Near Strut Tower
Underhood Fuse Block Left Rear Side Of Engine Compartment, Next To Coolant Over Flow Container
Vehicle Communication Interface Module Center Of Rear Package Shelf, Between Rear Speakers
Vehicle Speed Sensor At Rear Of Engine Transaxle
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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