The service and repair manual for the 2006 Saturn Ion — 2.2L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Saturn published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.2L I4 — 134 cu in, DOHC 2.4L I4 — 145 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — DOHC, supercharged |
| Trims | 2 Sedan 4-Door · 3 Sedan 4-Door · 2 Coupe 4-Door · 3 Coupe 4-Door · Red Line Coupe 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 1,537 complaints · 312 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2006 Ion manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 447
- General Information 1,798
- Accessories & Equipment 3,681
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 203
- Body & Frame 1,951
- Maintenance 20
- Brakes 477
- Restraints 375
- Drivelines & Axles 33
- Steering 267
- Electrical 1,754
- Suspension 170
- Engine Mechanical 610
- Transmission 267
- Engine Performance 1,858
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 81
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2006 Ion
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 09V419000Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Air Bags · 14V047000If the key is not in the run position, the air bags may not deploy if the vehicle is involved in a c.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 1,537 complaints and Saturn has issued 312 technical service bulletins for the 2006 Ion. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2006 Ion manual
Is this manual specific to the 2006 Ion?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2006 model year, covering the 2.2L I4 and 2.4L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the 2 Sedan 4-Door, 3 Sedan 4-Door, 2 Coupe 4-Door, 3 Coupe 4-Door, Red Line Coupe 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Saturn published for this year.
What 2006 Ion problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2006 Ion, covering fuel system, gasoline, air bags, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Saturn dealers.
Does it include 2006 Ion wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2006 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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