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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 3.1 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
  • Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
  • Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
  • Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
  • On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> BRAKE DISTRIBUTION VALVE & SWITCH -> BRAKE WARNING LAMP SWITCHES -> COMBINATION VALVE -> COMPONENT DESCRIPTION -> Diagonally Split System -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Front & Rear Split System -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> SYSTEM OPERATION -> Testing Warning Lamp Operation
Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird GT 3.1 V6 GAS

SYSTEM OPERATION
Front & Rear Split System

When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems, Fig. .

If the rear (secondary) brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.

If the front (primary) brake system fails,...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird 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: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 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 strateg...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 3.1 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 ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect electrical connections to alternator, then t...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 2.0 L4 GAS

The Check Gauge warning lamp will light to warn the driver to inspect the oil pressure gauge, engine coolant temperature ga...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 3.1 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from coolant pump using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from coolant pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird GT 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Remove belt guard.
  • Rotate or lift on tensioner to relieve tension from ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1992 Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Of Engine Diagram for 1992 Pontiac Sunbird GT 3.1 V6 GASRear Of Engine Diagram for 1992 Pontiac Sunbird GT 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Detonation Sensor
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Ground G-111
  • Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Location Diagram for 1992 Pontiac Sunbird GT 3.1 V6 GASBrake Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Location Diagram for 1992 Pontiac Sunbird GT 3.1 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Brake Transaxle Shift Interlock Solenoid
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1992 Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Turn Hazard Headlight Switch Assembly
  • LH Composite Headlight Assembly
  • Daytime Running Lights Module
  • RH Composite Headlight Assembly
  • Daytime Running Lights Relay
  • 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Compressor Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1992 Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues
    Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: GM TIRE WARRANTY PROGRAM CLAIMS GOODWILL GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1992 Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1992 Pontiac Sunbird 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 1992 Pontiac Sunbird 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 1992 Pontiac Sunbird 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 1992 Pontiac Sunbird 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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