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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

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 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 3.1 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting -> Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check -> Road Test
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 2.4 L4 GAS

When troubleshooting the hydraulic brake system, perform the following checks and inspections as outlined below. If problem still exists within system, refer to Fig. first, then to Figs. and as necessary.

Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check

Start engine and depress the brake pedal. If the pedal gradually falls under constant pressure, the hydraulic system may be leaking. Raise the vehicle on a lift and check all tubing lines and backing plates for signs of leakage. It may be necessary to ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Skylark (1986-98), Somerset (1985-87), Achieva, Calais & Grand Am (1985-98)
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 3.1 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 2.4 L4 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 rem...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 3.1 V6 GAS

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension f...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> Except Alero, Aurora, Intrigue, Toronado & 1992-98 Eighty-Eight & Ninety-Eight
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 2.4 L4 GAS

When the engine oil life index has reached 10 or less, the Driver Information System display will indicate distance to oil change and sound a beep when ignition is turned on or to Accessory for the first time each day. When the engine oil life index has re...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 3.1 V6 GAS

Inlet

Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at thermostat bypass pipe using hose clamp pliers.
Remove heater inlet hose from thermostat bypass pipe.
Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
Remove hose from vehicle.
Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at thermostat bypass pipe using hose clamp pliers.
Disconnect heater outlet hose from thermostat bypass pipe.
Reposition heater core outlet hose clamp at heater core usin...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 3.1 V6 GAS

Remove belt guard, if equipped.
Lift or rotate tension...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

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

Center Console Diagram for 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:

Clip

Connector ETS

Connector PRNDL

Control Automatic Transaxle

RH Rear Wheel Diagram for 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SC 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Axle RH Rear

Connector RH Rear Wheel Speed

Sensor RH Rear Wheel Speed

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

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

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

LH Rear Speaker

LH Front Speaker

RH Rear Speaker

RH Front Speaker

1996 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Door Lock Relay

LH Front Door Lock Switch

RH Front Door Lock Switch

LH Front Door Lock Motor

RH Rear Door Lock Motor

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

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

Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 3.1 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 Oldsmobile Achieva SL 3.1 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva 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 Oldsmobile Achieva 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 Oldsmobile Achieva 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 Oldsmobile Achieva 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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