Suzuki Sidekick workshop manuals
Suzuki Sidekick at a glance: 12 manuals, covering 1989 to 1998 models, with engines from 1.3 to 1.8 litres.
About the Sidekick
The Sidekick is the North American name for the first-generation Suzuki Vitara (Escudo in Japan), on sale for the 1989 model year. North American Sidekicks were built at CAMI in Ingersoll, Ontario, a joint venture between Suzuki and General Motors, on the same line as the almost identical Geo Tracker. It was replaced by the Vitara and Grand Vitara for 1999.
What these manuals cover
- 1989–1992: the 1.3-litre four (G13) and the 1.6-litre 8-valve four (G16A) with throttle-body injection.
- 1996–1998: the 16-valve 1.6-litre four in two and four-door models, and the Sport's 1.8-litre 16-valve four (J18).
Tip: the Geo Tracker and the 1998 Chevrolet Tracker are the Sidekick's twins, built on the same production line.
Sources: Wikipedia — Suzuki Vitara, Chevrolet Tracker (Americas).
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2010s
| Variant / engine | Year |
|---|---|
| 2 Door 4WD L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC MFI 16V | 1996 |
| 2WD L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC 0 TBI 8V | 1992 |
| 4 Door 4WD L4-1.8L DOHC MFI 16V | 1996 |
| 4WD L4-1590cc 1.6L SOHC 0 TBI 8V | 1990 |
| JS 2D 2WD L4-1.6L | 1998 |
| JS 2D Soft Top 2WD L4-1.6L | 1997 |
| JSS 4D Hard Top 2WD L4-1.8L | 1997 |
| JX 2D 4WD L4-1.6L | 1998 |
| JX 4D Hard Top 4WD L4-1.6L | 1997 |
| L4-1324cc 1.3L SOHC 5 Carb 8V | 1989 |
| Sport 2D JLX 4WD L4-1.8L | 1998 |
| Sport 2D JX 4WD L4-1.8L | 1998 |