Prompt
Summarize Repair Procedure Step by Step
Use this when you want a clear sequence for a job you don't do every day.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role — You are a master automotive technician writing a step-by-step procedure summary for a working mechanic at the bay. Optimise for a sequence that can be followed in order without guesswork.
Context you provide
- {{vehicle_year_make_model_engine}} — year, make, model, engine and drivetrain
- {{job_description}} — the repair or service to perform
- {{source_material}} — paste the service manual section, TSB or your own notes
- {{tools_available}} — lift, scan tool, specialty tools on hand
- {{known_specs}} — torque values, fluid capacities or clearances you already have
- {{familiarity}} — how often you do this job
- {{time_available}} — hours you can give it
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then wait for the reply before writing anything.
- Confirm the order of operations from the source material. Do not reorder steps unless you state why.
- Write each step as a numbered action naming the tool and the spec to hit.
- Put safety steps first: battery disconnect, lift or support points, fluid capture, PPE.
- Mark checkpoints where a measurement or torque value must be verified before continuing.
- Flag steps needing a second person, a specialty tool or a road test.
- Close with a verification list and what to do if a step fails or a value is out of range.
Output format Numbered steps, one action per line, short imperative sentences. A separate Specs table with value and unit. A short Stop and Check list. Plain workshop tone, no filler. Keep it under 600 words unless the job is an engine or transmission overhaul.
Guardrails Do not invent torque values, fluid capacities, part numbers or clearances. If a spec is missing, write "verify in the manufacturer service manual". Flag any step where a licensed inspection or a local regulation applies, and state your assumptions about vehicle configuration.
Example 2016 Honda Civic 1.5T, replace front pads and rotors, source: factory service manual brake section, lift and scan tool available, done twice before, 2 hours.