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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Bonneville, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98 -> Condenser, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS

Brazed fittings are used on the condenser. These fittings cannot be turned. It is important that the service technician recognize which fitting is to be turned and use back-up wrenches. The brazed fitting that should not be turned is always the same color as the pipe it is brazed to.

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove battery hold-down, then battery.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Brake Distribution Valve & Switch -> Brake Warning Lamp Switches -> Combination Valve -> Components -> Diagonally Split System -> Failure Warning Switch -> Fluid Level Sensor -> Front & Rear Split System -> Metering Valve -> Proportioning Or Pressure Control Valve -> Warning Lamp
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS

Front & Rear Split System

When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems, Fig. .

If the rear (secondary) brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.

If the front (primary) brake system fails, initial brake p...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville 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: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 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...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove engine cover.
  • Remove rear pencil brace bolts.
  • Remove brace.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Remove output terminal nut.
  • Disconnect electrical connector.
  • Remove alternat...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns on during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 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 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to remove the dri...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Pontiac Bonneville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GASLH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
  • Connector Data Link
  • LH IP Sound Insulator
  • Rear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GASRear Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Blower Motor
  • Connector C-101
  • Grommet P-101
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Pontiac Bonneville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transaxle Control Indicator Decoder Module
  • Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM)
  • Sensing & Diagnostic Monitor
  • 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • RH Outside Mirror
  • LH Outside Mirror
  • LH Front Outside Mirror Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Pontiac Bonneville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 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: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville 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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