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CAUTION: (Continued)
hasn't been routed through the seat cushion
at all, it won't be there to work for the next
passenger. The person sitting in that position
could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat
cushion, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
1. Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, then
route the safety belts through the proper slots in the
seat cushion. Don't let the safety belts get twisted.
2. Slide the rear of the cushion up and under the
seatback so the rear
-locating guides hook into the
wire loops on the back frame.
3. With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and
then press down on the seat cushion until the spring
locks on both ends engage.
4. Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed and that no portion of any safety belt is
trapped under the seat. Also make sure the seat
cushion is secured.
Replacement Bulbs
Application Number
Headlamps Composite
Inner High Beam 9005 HB3
Outer Low Beam 9006 HB4
Front Turn Signal 2357 NA
Stop/Taillamp 3057
Rear Turn Signal 3057
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions. Please refer to
ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº in the
Maintenance Schedule booklet for more information.
Engine Specifications
Displacement 279 cubic inches (4 565 cc). . . . . . . . .
Type 4.6 L DOHC V8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
VIN Engine Code
SLS Y. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STS 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6-70
Horsepower
SLS 275 (bhp) @ 5600 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
205 (kW) @ 5600 rpm
STS 300 (bhp) @ 6000 rpm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
224 (kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque
SLS 300 (lb
-ft) @ 4000 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
407 (N´m) @ 4000 rpm
STS 295 (lb
-ft) @ 4400 rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
400 (N´m) @ 4400 rpm
Firing Order 1
-2-7-3-4-5-6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thermostat Starts To Open 177
-184F (81-85C) . .
Wheel Nut Torque
100 lb-ft (140 N´m)
Capacities
Transaxle (4T80-E) 15.0 quarts (14.2 L). . . . . . . . . .
Crankcase (Engine Oil with
Filter Change) 7.5 quarts (7.1 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Cooling System 12.5 quarts (11.8 L). . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank 18.5 gallons (70.1L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerant 2.0 lbs. (0.91 kg). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to
fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Air Filter Element AC Type A1208C. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel Filter Element AC Type GF
-627 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Filter AC Type PF
-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCV Valve AC Type CV
-774C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spark Plugs PT16EPR
-C13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(GM part 12561466)
Gap: 0.050 inches (1.3 mm)
Windshield Wiper
Blade (Hook Type) 22 inches (56.5 cm). . . . . . . . . .
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheel Base 112.2 inches (285.0 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Length 201.0 inches (510.5 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Height 55.4 inches (140.6 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Width 75.0 inches (190.4 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Tread 62.7 inches (159.3 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Tread 62.4 inches (158.6 cm). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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