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1997 Buick Regal CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Buick REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
Compressor Service -> Harrison V5 Variable Displacement Compressor -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Regal LS 3.8 V6 GAS
Product Compatibility
Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being servic...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Caliper Service -> Disassemble -> Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS
Replace
- Remove approximately 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Using suitable C-clamp, push piston back into caliper bore, Fig. .
- If caliper assembly is being removed for service, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, do not disconnect brake line fitting fr...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 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 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS
CS130 alternator cannot be serviced and must be replaced as an assembly.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to reliev...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1997-2005 Century, Regal, 1998-2002 Intrigue & 2000-05 Impala & Monte Carlo
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Regal LS 3.8 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Place the windshield wipers in the up position by turning the ignition switch Off when the wipers reach the desired position.
- Open the hood.
- Lift the righthand side of the rear hood seal from the flange in the area of the rig...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 1997 Regal
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Regal LS 3.8 V6 GAS
The Driver Information Center (DIC) engine oil life monitor indicates when to change oil. The "Change Oil" or "Change Oil Soon" messages might appear before 2000 miles when operating under severe conditions.
To reset the oil change indicator after an oil change, proceed as follows:
- Turn ignition On.
- Fully depress and release accelerator pedal three times in five seconds.
- If "Ch... "
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant.
- Remove upper fan mounting bolts.
- Remove upper radiator panel.
- Remove coolant hoses from radiator and coolant recovery tank hose from radiator neck.
- Dis...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove the battery.
- Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to remove the drive belt.
- Remove the supercharger belt from...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Buick Regal cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 RH Lower Rear Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Buick Regal LS 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 LH Rear Corner Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Buick Regal cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Buick Regal LS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Buick Regal 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: 1997 Buick Regal LS 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Buick Regal LS 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Buick Regal AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Buick Regal 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 1997 Buick Regal 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 1997 Buick Regal 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 1997 Buick Regal 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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