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

Compressor Service -> Harrison HD6/HT6 Compressor -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 4.6 V8 GAS

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being servic...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Aurora, Caprice, DeVille, Eldorado, Fleetwood, Impala SS, Riviera, Roadmaster & Seville -> Description -> ABS Valve Relay & Pump Relay -> Accelerator & Cruise Control Cable Adjuster Assembly -> Aurora, DeVille, Eldorado, Seville & Riviera -> DeVille, Eldorado & Seville -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Except Aurora, DeVille, Eldorado, Seville & Riviera -> Fleetwood -> Hydraulic Modulator Valve -> Over Voltage Protection Relay (OVP) -> Pump Motor -> Solenoid Valves -> System Components -> System Operation -> Wheel Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 4.6 V8 GAS

System Operation

The function of the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) is to minimize wheel lock-up during heavy braking on most road surfaces. The system performs this function by monitoring wheel speed and controlling the brake fluid pressure to each front wheel and both rear wheels during braking. This allows the driver to retain directional stability and better steering capability.

The Brake Pressure Modulator (BPM) valve regulates brake fluid pressure based on road conditions as interpreted by the Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module (EBTCM)/Electronic Brake Control Module (EB...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Reatta, Riviera (1983-93), Allante, Eldorado (1986-02), Seville (1986-97) & Toronado (1986-92) & Trofeo
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Eldorado 4.6 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Eldorado 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 Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 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 Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 1994-98 Eldorado
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Eldorado 4.6 V8 GAS

Press the INFORMATION button until oil life index is ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 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 Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

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

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

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

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

Below LH Side Of I/P, Left Of Steering Column Diagram for 1996 Cadillac Eldorado  4.6 V8 GASBelow LH Side Of I/P, Left Of Steering Column Diagram for 1996 Cadillac Eldorado 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Below RH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 4.6 V8 GASBelow RH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Catalytic Converter Alarm Module
  • Catalytic Converter Alarm Speaker
  • Connector C-229
  • Connector C-2
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

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

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

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Function Actuator Module
  • Radio
  • Climate Control Panel
  • Memory Seat Module
  • Heater And A/C Programmer
  • 1996 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Cadillac Eldorado Touring 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sensing And Diagnostic Module
  • Forward Discriminating Sensor
  • Driver Inflatable Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Cadillac Eldorado AUTOMOBILES

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

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

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

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