2000-2001 Chevrolet Metro / Geo Metro Service & Repair Manual (P/N IDs 426452–353816)
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Chevrolet Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Chevrolet Metro, Pontiac Firefly
Sub-models / Variants: 2-Door, 4-Door, LSi
Model Years: 2000–2001
Technical Data:
- Generator output: 55 Amps
- Generator regulated output: 14.7–15.0 Volts
- Battery cold cranking amps: 390 Amps
- Battery reserve capacity: 71 Minutes
- Drive belt deflection: 0.20–0.31 inches (5–8 mm)
- Capacitor capacity: 0.5 microfarad (mF)
- Stator lead resistance: Less than 5 ohms
Chevrolet Manual Features & Content Preview
- Covers 2000–2001 Chevrolet Metro and 2000 Pontiac Firefly models equipped with the 1.3L powertrain
- Archived General Motors factory documentation (Document IDs 426452–353816, October 2010)
- Features 12 specific component-location and wiring schematics for the Antilock Brake System
- Includes 5 fastener torque tables and descriptive overviews of 15 major component replacement procedures
- 100 pages of verified factory technical data and precise adjustment specifications
- Indexed PDF search covering every chapter and appendix
- Essential reference data for completing accurate drivetrain and body repair work on the VIN-M chassis
Electrical and Braking System Walkthrough
This factory-archived documentation details the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and electrical power distribution. You will find technical breakdowns of the electronic brake control module, hydraulic modulator, wheel speed sensors, and solenoid valves. The text outlines the factory requirements for component replacement, covering the motor pack, gear cover, and relays. It emphasizes essential re-homing procedures and diagnostic checks. High-pressure hydraulic systems pose severe risks; always follow proper system depressurization and established workshop safety protocols before interacting with these components.
The charging system chapters provide structural testing and overhaul data for the 55-amp generator. This includes detailed testing parameters for the rotor, stator, rectifier, and brush assemblies, alongside specific battery load test criteria. Need precise measurements for body alignment? The manual catalogs front-end tolerances, detailing exact factory gaps for hood hinges, latches, and fenders.
Specification Highlights
Torque specifications are thoroughly documented for critical fasteners throughout the 1.3L platform. Brake pipe tube nuts require 24.0 N·m (18 lb ft). EBCM mounting screws need exactly 11.0 N·m (97 lb in). You also get precise drive belt deflection numbers: 0.20–0.27 inches for new belts and 0.24–0.31 inches for used ones. The final specifications table lists generator pulley nut torque at 48 ft. lbs. (65 N·m). Understanding these structured factory tolerances ensures precision during reassembly. This documentation provides technicians with an authoritative reference for any complex vehicle repair scenario.
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