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1996 Pontiac Firebird CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Pontiac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
Passenger Cars
Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am
This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.
- Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
- Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
- If BCM fails to accept the pr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Caliper Service -> Caliper Assemble -> Caliper Disassemble -> Caliper Installation -> Caliper Removal
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
Caliper Removal
- Disable parking brake automatic adjuster as follows:
- Working from inside vehicle, remove driver seat cushion, then the parking brake lever cover screws and cover.
- Using .080 inch gauge wire, fabricate a tool to disengage drive pawl from sector, Fig. .
- Using tool mentioned above, disengage drive pawl from sector, then insert a nail through anchor plate to keep drive pawl in disengaged position.
- Pull up on lever until it aligns with pawl, then depress button until lever is fully downward.
- Visually inspect that anchor plate is fully against stud. If not, repeat procedure ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then mark relationship of propeller shaft assembly to pinion gear yoke.
- On two-piece propeller shafts, remove bolts from center support bearing.
- Remove center support bearing and washers from torque arm assembly.
- On all propeller shafts, remove bolts and retainers, then the propeller ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove serpentine drive belt.
- Disconnect electrical connector from alternator and battery positive terminal from BAT terminal.
- Remove charcoal canister solenoid from alternator brace.
- Remove bolt attaching ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 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 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Disconnect (IAT) intake air temperature sensor electrical connector.
- Remove air cleaner and air intake duct.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing and from vehicle.
- Reverse p...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front Of Engine Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Rear Of Air Cleaner Duct Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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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