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

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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Rear Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

When troubleshooting the anti-lock brake system, refer to "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems" and connectors, Figs. through ; these may be helpful in completing a visual inspection of all relat...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Returnless Fuel System

On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."

On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Remove

Observe and accurately reference mark the positions of all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft prior to disassembly. These components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flange, inner axle shafts, etc. Reassemble all components in the exact relationship the components had to one another prior to disassembly. Follow the specifications, torque values and any measurement made prior to disassembly in order to maintain the factory system balance of the driveline components. System balance provides a smoother running driveline operation.

  • Unlo...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove starter braces or shields, if equipped.
  • Remove wires from starter solenoid.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter motor to engine attaching bolts and sh...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. I...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then drain coolant from radiator into a suitable container.
  • Remove upper fan shroud and radiator hoses.
  • Using a suitable quick disconnect...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Insert a 1/2 inch breaker bar into the tensioner pulley.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, then remove drive belt.
  • Route drive belt over all pulleys except ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

Upper Engine Fuel System & Related Components Diagram for 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GASUpper Engine Fuel System & Related Components Diagram for 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Oil Pressure Switch
  • Knock Sensor
  • Distributor
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • Transmission & Transfer Case Electrical Components Diagram for 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GASTransmission & Transfer Case Electrical Components Diagram for 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • Transmission Connector
  • Transmission
  • Transfer Case
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

    1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Door Courtesy Lamp
  • LH Door Courtesy Lamp
  • Outside Rear View Mirror Control Switch
  • 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • LH Outside Power Mirror
  • RH Outside Power Mirror
  • Outside Rear View Mirror Control Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 GMC Safari AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1996 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 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 GMC Safari XT 4.3 V6 GAS

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

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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 GMC Safari 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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