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1996 Cadillac Seville CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Cadillac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES
Compressor Service -> Harrison HD6/HT6 Compressor -> Shaft Seal, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS
Removal
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under >, then loosen and reposition compressor in brackets.
- Remove clutch plate and hub as outlined under "Compressor Clutch Service."
- Remove shaft seal retaining ring.
- Clean inside of compressor neck area around shaft and seal seat to prevent damage to compressor from entry of dirt.
- Place seal protector tool No. J-33021, or equivalent, over end of shaft to avoid chipping ceramic seat. Engage knurled tangs of seal seat remover/installer tool No. J-23128-A, or equivalent, into recessed portion of seal seat by turning handle clockwise. Remove s...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS
Removal
- Remove caliper assembly as described in "Caliper Service."
- Remove shoe and lining assemblies from caliper, Figs. through , noting the following:
- On models with tab mount outer shoe (all except series 3264), straighten bent over shoe tabs with suitable pliers.
- On models with spring mount outer shoe (series 3264), insert screwdriver between shoe and caliper and disengage buttons on shoe from holes in caliper.
- Remove sleeves and bushings from grooves in caliper mounting bolt holes, Figs. through .
Installation
- Lubricate new bushings with suitable grease, install bushings in cali...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Seville SLS 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 Seville AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Seville STS 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 Seville AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Service Air Cond Lamp -> Cadillac
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS
This lamp should light when the A/C system detects a low refrigerant charge. The lamp should light for approximately two seconds after ignition has been turned on as a bulb inspection.
If while operating vehicle, the lamp lights for approximately 60 seconds and then goes off, the refrigerant level is low enough to cause reduced cooling capacity. At this point the blower motor will increase speed to try to offset the loss in cooling capacity. The lamp will be automatically reset after system has been inspected and refrigerant c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS
Lower
- Disconnect negative battery cable.
- Remove upper filler panel.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- 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 thermostat housing crossover using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing crossover and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
- Discon...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS
- Rotate drive belt tensioner mechanism upward, away from drive ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Behind LH Side Of I/P, Left Of Steering Column Diagram for 1996 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Cadillac Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville 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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