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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Compressor Service -> Harrison HD6/HT6 Compressor -> Compressor Clutch Service -> Clutch Coil, Replace -> Clutch Plate & Hub, Replace -> Clutch Pulley & Bearing, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

Clutch Plate & Hub, Replace

Service procedures given are for compressor removed and mounted in suitable holding fixture. However, on most applications, compressor clutch components can be serviced without removing compressor or recovering refrigerant from system. If refrigerant recovery becomes necessary, refer to > for procedure.

To prevent serious internal compressor damage, when removing or installing clutch components, never apply pressure directly to the compressor shaft. Always use a suitable shaft protector.

Removal

Refer to Fig. when performing compressor and clut...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

Manual

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic systems. However, if a pressure bleeder is unavailable, use the following procedure. Brake fluid damages painted surfaces. Immediately clean any spilled fluid.

  • Remove vacuum reserve by pumping brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid. Check fluid level often during bleeding procedure; do not let reservoir fall below half full.
  • If necessary, bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Disconnect master cylinder forward brake line connection until fluid flows from reservoir. Reconnect ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Deville 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: 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 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 1996 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 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 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove upper front bolt.
  • Remove radiator.
  • Raise and suitably support vehicle.
  • Remove front engine splash shield.
  • Loosen rear alternator bracket from engine.
  • Remove top bolt.
  • Remove front lower mounting bolt.
  • Remove lower rear mounting bolt.
  • Remove upper rear mounting bolt.
  • Remove duct from back of alternator.
  • Disconnect regulator electrical connectio...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

The Check Engine lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:

On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower front air deflector.
  • 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 thermostat housing crossover using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing crossover and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Rotate drive belt tensioner mechanism upward, away from drive ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Cadillac Deville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Top LH Rear Of Engine Diagram for 1996 Cadillac Deville  4.6 V8 GASTop LH Rear Of Engine Diagram for 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
  • Cruise Control Servo
  • Evaporative Emission Control Solenoid
  • Harness Retention Point
  • LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Cadillac Deville  4.6 V8 GASLH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Cooling Fan 1 Relay
  • Engine Compartment Micro Relay Center
  • Engine Compartment Fuse Block
  • Cooling Fan 3 Relay
  • Cooling Fan 2 Relay
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Cadillac Deville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Cadillac Deville  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn
  • 1996 Cadillac Deville  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Washer Motor
  • Headlamp Washer Module
  • Headlamp Washer Pump Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Cadillac Deville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Cadillac Deville 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 Cadillac Deville 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 Cadillac Deville 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 Cadillac Deville 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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