Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K (1998)
Battery Disconnect Caution
Battery Disconnect Caution
Caution: Before servicing any electrical component, the ignition key must be in the OFF or LOCK position and all electrical loads must be OFF
unless instructed otherwise in these procedures. If a tool or equipment could easily come in contact with a live exposed electrical terminal, also
disconnect the negative battery cable. Failure to follow these precautions may cause personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
Seat Belt Replacement Caution
Seat Belt Replacement Caution
Caution: To help avoid personal injury from unrepaired crash damage to a restraint system:
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Replace each seat belt system worn during a crash unless the crash was minor.
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Perform the seat belt check for each seat belt system. Replace the seat belt system if there is any doubt about the condition of system
components.
Vehicle Lifting Caution
Vehicle Lifting Caution
Caution: To help avoid personal injury, when a vehicle is on a hoist, provide additional support for the vehicle at the opposite end from which you
are removing components. The additional support will reduce the possibility of the vehicle falling off the hoist. When you are removing major
components from the vehicle while the vehicle is on a hoist, chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads at the same end from which you are removing the
major components to prevent tip-off. If you fail to follow these precautionary measures, vehicle damage, serious personal injury, or death may result.
Work Stall Test Caution
Work Stall Test Caution
Caution: One or more of the following guidelines may apply when performing specific required tests in the work stall:
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When a test requires spinning the drive wheels with the vehicle lacked up5 adhere to the following precautions:
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Do not exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) when spinning one drive wheel with the other drive wheel stopped. This limit is necessary because the
speedometer indicates only one-half the actual vehicle speed under these conditions. Personal injury may result from excessive wheel
spinning.
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If all of the drive wheels are spinning at the same speed, do not exceed 112 km/h (70 mph). Personal injury may result from excessive
wheel spinning.
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All persons should stay clear of the rotating components and the balance weight areas in order to avoid possible personal injury.
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When running an engine in the repair stall for an extended period of time, use care not to overheat the engine and the transmission.
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When a test requires lacking up the vehicle and running with the wheels and brake rotors removed, adhere to the following precautions:
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Support the suspension of all drive wheels at normal ride height.
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Do not apply the brake with the brake rotors removed.
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Do not place the transmission in PARK with the drive wheels still spinning.
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Turn Off the ignition in order to stop the powertrain components from spinning.
Component Fastener Tightening Notice
Component Fastener Tightening Notice
Notice: Replacement components must be the correct part number for the application. Components requiring the use of the thread locking compound,
lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, or sealants are identified in the service procedure. Some replacement components may come with these coatings
already applied. Do not use these coatings on components unless specified. These coatings can affect the final torque, which may affect the operation
of the component. Use the correct torque specification when installing components in order to avoid damage.
Detective Scan Tool Notice
