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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> Chevrolet Camaro & Pontiac Firebird
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.0 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> BLEEDING DISC BRAKES
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic disc brake systems.

The disc brake hydraulic system can be bled manually or with pressure bleeding equipment. On vehicles with disc brakes the brake pedal will require more pumping and frequent checking of fluid level in master cylinder during bleeding ope...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1983-92 Camaro & Firebird 2.5L, 2.8L, 3.1L, 3.8L, 5.0L & 5.7L Fuel Injected Engines
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM GTA 5.0 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark position of shaft in relation to pinion flange for reassembly.
  • Remove straps securing universal joint to pinion flange, then disconnect shaft from flange. Tape bearing cups to universal joint to pre...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove throttle body air inlet duct, then apply parking brake.
  • Place transaxle in neutral gear position.
  • Remove engine mount strut bolts and position mount aside.
  • Install suitable engine ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to throttle body riser.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Lift tensioner upward and off drive belt...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

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

Low Mode Vacuum Motor  Diagram for 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.0 V8 GASLow Mode Vacuum Motor Diagram for 1990 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Blower Switch
  • Upper Mode Vacuum Motor
  • Lower Mode Vacuum Motor
  • Heat-Defrost Vacuum Motor
  • Vacuum Line Connector
  • Headlamp Door Module  Diagram for 1990 Pontiac Firebird  5.0 V8 GASHeadlamp Door Module Diagram for 1990 Pontiac Firebird 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Fog Light Relay
  • Headlight Door Module
  • Splice S105
  • Splice S109
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

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

    1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Turn Hazard Switch
  • RH Turn Indicator
  • LH Turn Indicator
  • Convenience Center
  • Brake Switch
  • 1990 Pontiac Firebird  3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Pontiac Firebird 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Washer Switch
  • Wiper Motor Module
  • Washer Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1990 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues
    Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird 3.1 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird 3.1 V6 GAS

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

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1990 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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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