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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> 1990-2002 Buick Electra, LeSabre & Park Avenue, Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, LSS, Ninety-Eight & Regency & Pontiac Bonneville
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> 1990 Bonneville, DeVille, Eighty-Eight, Electra, Fleetwood, Ninety-Eight, Park Avenue & 6000 (Teves Type) -> OPERATING PRECAUTIONS -> COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICE PRECAUTIONS -> GENERAL SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS

Some of the following procedures require that hydraulic lines, hoses and fittings be disconnected for inspection of testing. This Teves brake system uses a hydraulic accumulator which, when completely charged, contains brake fluid under high pressure. Before disconnecting any hydraulic lines, hoses or fittings, ensure the accumulator is completely depressurized as described further on. Failure to depressurize the hydraulic accumulator may result in personal injury and/or damage to painted surfaces and/or the vehicle.

Certain components in the system are not intended to be s...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove shaft nut and washer.
  • Remove brake caliper from steering knuckle and suspend caliper assembly.
  • Remove rotor from hub and bearing assembly, then stabilizer shaft or link from control arm.
  • Remove ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Remove drive axle from transaxle using axle shaft remover tool No. J-33008, a...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Lesabre 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove righthand cooling fan.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove A/C compressor upper support brace. Move compressor to side.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect engine oil cooler lines at flex connector.
  • Remove bolts from flywheel inspection cover and remove cover.
  • Remove starter mou...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warni...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water outlet using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from water outlet.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

  • On models equipped with airbag, disable airbag system.
  • On all models, disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove drive belt.
  • Remove tensioner pulley attaching bolt, then remove pulley.
  • Remove power steering pump from bracket and position aside.
  • Loosen, but do not remove, alternator attaching bolts, then remove alter...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1990 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer  Diagram for 1990 Buick Lesabre Estate Wagon 5.0 V8 GASVehicle Speed Sensor Buffer Diagram for 1990 Buick Lesabre Estate Wagon 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor Buffer
  • Splice S205
  • Splice S221
  • Splice S228
  • Splice S210
  • Electronic Level Control Components Location  Diagram for 1990 Buick Lesabre  3.8 V6 GASElectronic Level Control Components Location Diagram for 1990 Buick Lesabre 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Electronic Level Control
  • Connector C203
  • Splice S285
  • Splice S284
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1990 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Theft Deterrent Relay
  • Head/Park Light Switch
  • Hazard Flasher
  • Right Turn Indicator
  • Left Turn Indicator
  • 1990 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Low Speed Coolant Fan Relay
  • Coolant Fan Motor
  • Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Electronic Control Module
  • A/C Coolant Fan Pressure Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1990 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues
    Vehicle: 1990 Buick Lesabre 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 Buick Lesabre 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1990 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1990 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1990 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1990 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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