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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+

Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Air Conditioning Compressor Controls
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Condenser, Replace -> Astro & Safari -> Bravada & S/T Series -> C & K Series -> G Series -> P Series -> Silhouette, Trans Sport, 1996 Lumina APV & 1997 Venture -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Astro & Safari
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove grille and front end panel.
  • Disconnect radiator tie bar support at top.
  • Disconnect refrigerant lines from condenser, then cap lines and open fittings.
  • Remove condenser.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
C & K Series
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove grille assembly.
  • Remove condenser inlet and discharge lines, then cap all connections.
  • Remove the condenser to radiator support screws, then brackets and upper insulators.
  • Remove the co...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> A/C Component Diagnosis & Testing -> 1996 Lumina APV, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> 1996 Lumina, Silhouette & Trans Sport -> 1997 Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> A/C & Heater Controls -> Astro & Safari -> Blower Motor -> C & K Series -> Compressor -> Front -> G Series -> Lumina APV, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> P Series -> Rear -> S & T Series -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located behind the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.

Compressor

Astro & Safari

Refer to Fig. for A/C compressor, clutch and control circuit diagnosis.

C & K Series

Refer to Fig. for A/C compressor, clutch and control circuit diagnosis.

G Series

Refer to Figs. and for A/C compressor, clutch an...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Disarming -> 1990 -> 1990-93 -> 1990-95 -> 1990-97 -> 1991 -> 1991-93 -> 1991-94 -> 1991-95 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-99 -> 1993-2002 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-98 -> 1994 -> 1994-2002 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-96 -> 1994-98 -> 1995-2002 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-97 -> 1995-98 -> 1995-99 -> 1996 -> 1996-2001 -> 1996-97 -> 1997 -> 1997-2002 -> 1997-98 -> 1997-99 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1998-99 -> 1999 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 2000-02 -> 2001-02 -> 2002 -> 2003 -> 2003-04 -> 2003-04 Except Malibu Maxx -> Achieva & Skylark -> Alero -> Astro & Safari -> Aurora -> Avalanche -> Aveo -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Beretta & Corsica -> Blazer, Jimmy, Sonoma & S-10 -> Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Ninety-Eight & Regency -> Bravada, Envoy, Rainier, SSR & TrailBlazer -> C/K Series -> Camaro & Firebird -> Canyon & Colorado -> Caprice, Custom Cruiser & Roadmaster -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Century -> Corvette -> Coupe -> CTS -> Cutlass -> Cutlass Ciera & Cruiser -> Cutlass Supreme -> DeVille -> Eldorado -> Escalade -> Express, G Series & Savana -> Fleetwood -> Grand Am -> Grand Prix & Intrigue -> Impala -> ION -> L-Series -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Lumina -> Lumina APV, Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> Malibu -> Malibu Maxx -> Metro -> Monte Carlo -> Park Avenue -> Passenger Cars -> Prizm -> Reatta, Toronado & Trofeo -> Regal -> Riviera -> S-Series -> Sedan -> Seville -> Sierra & Silverado -> SRX -> Storm -> Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL -> Tracker -> Vibe -> VUE -> XLR -> Zone 1 -> Zone 10 -> Zone 12 -> Zone 2 -> Zone 3 -> Zone 4 -> Zone 5 -> Zone 6 -> Zone 7 -> Zone 8 -> Zone 9 -> Zones 1 & 7 -> Zones 2 & 6 -> Zones 5 & 9 -> Zones 7 & 9
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 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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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 GMC Safari cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Water Pump, Replace -> Astro, Bravada, Safari & S/T Series -> C & K Series -> Diesel Engine -> G & P Series -> Gasoline Engine -> Silhouette, Trans Sport, 1996 Lumina APV & 1997 Venture -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

G & P Series
Gasoline Engine
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove accessory drive belts as equipped and the fan.
  • Disconnect all hoses from water pump.
  • Remove alternator upper and lower mounting braces, if necessary.
  • Remove pump attaching bolts and remove water pump, Figs. through .
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque water pump attaching bolts to 30 ft. lbs.
Diesel Engine
  • Disconnect batteries.
  • Remove fan and fan shroud and, drain radiator.
  • Remove A/C hose bracket nuts (if equ...

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