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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> 1990-2002 Chevrolet Lumina APV & Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette & Pontiac Montana & Trans Sport
Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> DESCRIPTION
Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

The Rear Wheel Anti-Lock (RWAL) system, Fig. , reduces the occurrence of rear wheel lockup during severe braking by regulating rear hydraulic line pressure. Pressure applied to the rear wheel brakes is regulated by a control valve assembly located under the master cylinder. The control valve consists of a dump valve which releases hydraulic pressure into an accumulator, and an isolation valve which holds rear brake pressure. Operation of the dump valve and isolation valve is controlled by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) which is mounted next to the master cylinder.

The ECU receives ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 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 strategy.

Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove engine splash shield.
  • Insert a suitable drift or punch through brake caliper and into brake rotor to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft link.
  • Disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
  • Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector, then reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.
  • Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Install wheel hub remover tool No. J 42129, or equival...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower radiator air deflector.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
  • Remove torque converter inspection cover.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
  • Remove s...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Remove air cleaner.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove heater hose support clamp bolt.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Remove belt shield bolt and shield.
  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to reliev...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Oil Pressure Sender & Fuel Pump Switch Diagram for 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.1 V6 GASOil Pressure Sender & Fuel Pump Switch Diagram for 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Oil Pressure Sender/Fuel. Pump Switch
  • Taillamp Assembly Diagram for 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.1 V6 GASTaillamp Assembly Diagram for 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-402
  • Connector C-403
  • Grommet P-402
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Heater And A/C Control Assembly
  • Rear Window Defogger Grid
  • 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Gage
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Speedometer
  • Electronic Spark Timing Distributor
  • Ignition Coil
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues
    Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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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