HVAC Control Disassembly (95-99)

Author: Jonathan Swain (aka “PurdueGuy”) Relevant Models All 1995 – 1999 S-Series Tools Ratchet 7mm socket Remove Fan Control Remove the two 1/4″ screws (I have no idea why these aren’t metric like the rest of the car) and remove … Continue reading

Remove / Install Gauge Cluster (95-99)

Author: Jonathan Swain (aka “PurdueGuy”) Relevant Models All 1995 – 1999 S-Series Tools Ratchet 5.5mm socket 7mm socket ?mm socket (for steering column bolts) Something small & pointy (small screwdriver works well, see step 5) Flathead screwdriver Removal Step 1 … Continue reading

Remove / Install Sunroof Switch

Author: Jonathan Swain (aka “PurdueGuy”) Relevant Models All S-Series with sunroof Tools Flathead screwdriver or other prying device Removal Step 1 Remove Map Light Cover Step 2 Unclip the switch. Use your screwdriver to unclip the front & back ends of … Continue reading

Remove Map Light Cover

Author: Jonathan Swain (aka “PurdueGuy”) Relevant Models All S-Series with sunroof Tools (None) Removal Gently but firmly pull down near a corner of the trim, then work around.  The trim is snapped on near each corner (four snap points), but there … Continue reading

“Express” Sunroof Switch

Author: Jonathan Swain (aka “PurdueGuy”) Relevant Models All S-Series with sunroof Tools Flathead screwdriver or other prying device Removal Step 1 Remove Map Light Cover Step 2 Remove Sunroof Switch Step 3 Remove switch cover. The switch cover pivots on 2 … Continue reading

Replace the ECTS

Author: Jonathan Swain (aka “PurdueGuy”) Intro ECTS = Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor If you have a Saturn S-Series that was made before mid 2001, you should probably replace the ECTS in your car as a preventative measure.  Before that year, … Continue reading

Remove / Install Dome Light

Author: Jonathan Swain (aka “PurdueGuy”) Relevant Models All S-Series Tools Flathead screwdriver Removal Note *NOTE* Don’t simply try to pry downward on the dome light – you will break two tabs off! (They may break off anyway – they’re notoriously … Continue reading