1996 GMC Sonoma A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1996 GMC Sonoma

  • 1996 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 GAS, CID:134, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:134, Engine VIN:, Desg:4
  • 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS, CID:262, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:262, Engine VIN:, Desg:X

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma 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 Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma 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 Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+

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

Astro & Safari
V6 Engines
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove the engine cover, then disconnect electrical connectors from compressor and clutch.
  • Loosen idle pulley and disconnect compressor drive belt.
  • Remove compressor manifold attaching bolt and manifold from rear of compressor, then cap all connections.
  • Remove carburetor vacuum break to provide clearance, if necessary.
  • Remove bolts securing compressor to mounting bracket, then compressor, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install, using new O-rings when install...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma 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 Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Compressor, Replace -> Astro & Safari -> Bravada & S/T Series -> C & K Series -> G & P Series -> Silhouette, Trans Sport, 1996 Lumina APV & 1997 Venture -> Tracker -> V6 Engines
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 GAS

Astro & Safari
V6 Engines
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove the engine cover, then disconnect electrical connectors from compressor and clutch.
  • Loosen idle pulley and disconnect compressor drive belt.
  • Remove compressor manifold attaching bolt and manifold from rear of compressor, then cap all connections.
  • Remove carburetor vacuum break to provide clearance, if necessary.
  • Remove bolts securing compressor to mounting bracket, then compressor, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install, using new O-rings when install...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma 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 Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Oil Charge -> Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> Aerostar, Explorer, Ranger & Windstar -> Aspire & Probe -> Avenger & Sebring Coupe -> Beretta, Corsica, Aurora & Riviera -> Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Ninety-Eight, LSS, Park Avenue & Regency -> Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus -> Camaro & Firebird -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Colt & Summit -> Colt Vista & Summit Wagon -> Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker & Vision -> Corvette -> Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Century, Cutlass Supreme, Lumina, Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, & Regal -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> DeVille, Eldorado & Seville -> Econoline -> Escort & Tracer w/1.8L Engine -> Except Aspire, Probe, Escort & Tracer w/1.8L Engine -> Except Tracker -> F-Series, Bronco & Villager -> Fleetwood -> Ford Motor Company -> Full Size Vans -> General Motors Corp. -> Geo Tracker -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Malibu -> Metro & Prizm -> Minivans -> Neon -> Passenger Cars -> Saturn -> Stealth -> Talon
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 2.2 L4 GAS

DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Passenger Cars

Before installing replacement compressor, drain oil from replacement and failed compressors (drain oil from suction port). Add same amount of oil to replacement compressor as drained from failed compressor.

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

Concorde, Int...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 GMC Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1996 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:

  • Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
  • Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
  • From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
  • On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
  • On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...

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