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1996 Oldsmobile Ciera CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Oldsmobile REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars Except Saturn -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Bonneville, Century, Cutlass Ciera & Cruiser, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, Ninety Eight & Park Avenue -> Cooling Fan Discharges Battery
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 3.1 V6 GAS
Cooling Fan Discharges Battery
Bonneville, Century, Cutlass Ciera & Cruiser, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, Ninety Eight & Park Avenue
On these models, this condition may occur, and if the cooling fan relay has failed because its contact points stuck together, the cause may either be the air conditioning system or the cooling fan temperature switch.
If the cooling fan motor is operating within acceptable current draw limits (20 amps on low speed or 35 amps on high speed), inspect the A/C high side pressure with the system operating. High side pressure s...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 3.1 V6 GAS
- After disassembling a power brake unit, soak all metal parts in solvent.
- Use only alcohol on parts containing rubber. After the parts have been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in solvent, they should be rewashed in clean alcohol before assembling.
- Use compressed air...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera 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 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 2.2 L4 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 2.2 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 remover t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 3.1 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- On models equipped with engine oil cooler,proceed as follows:
- Position a suitable drain pan under vehicle, then remove oil filter.
- Position hose next to starter motor aside.
- On all models, remove nut attaching starter brace to A/C compressor.
- Remove nut attaching starter brace to engine, then brace.
- Remove bolts attaching flywheel inspection cover, then cover.
- Remove starter moto...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 3.1 V6 GAS
The Check Engine lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:
On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 2.2 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water inlet pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from water inlet 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 water outlet pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Disconnect heater outlet hose from water outlet pipe.
- Reposition heater...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 2.2 L4 GAS
- Remove coolant reservoir.
- Rotate tensioner clockwise with a 15mm w...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
LH Shroud & Front Door Diagram for 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 2.2 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Rear Of Engine Diagram for 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 3.1 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera SL 2.2 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera 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 Ciera 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 Ciera 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 Ciera 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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