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1996 Buick Riviera CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Buick REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am
This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.
- Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
- Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
- If BCM fails to accept the pr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 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. The brake pedal will require more pumping and frequent checking of fluid level in master cylinder during bleeding operation.
Never use...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 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 v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 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 axle nut and washer.
- Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle remover t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove rear seat cushion.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove engine front cover.
- Remove rear pencil brace bolts.
- Remove brace.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remove output terminal nut.
- Disconnect electrical conn...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 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 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower air dam.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Lower vehicle.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from engine using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from engine and from vehic...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- Place a jack with suitable wood block under engine oil pan.
- Remove engine mounting bracket torque axis bolt.
- Disconnect crank sensor electrical connector.
- Remove engine mounting bracket lower stud and lower engine to allow stud to clear frame ra...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 RH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Front RH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Buick Riviera 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 1996 Buick Riviera 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 1996 Buick Riviera 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 1996 Buick Riviera 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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