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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS

Hydro-boost brake boosters are...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Riviera 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: 1999 Buick Riviera 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 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Loosen or remove stabilizer shaft link assembly bolt as needed.
  • Remove ball joint cotter pin and nut.
  • Loosen joint using ball joint separator tool No. J43828 or equivalent. The grease fitting may have to be removed from ball joint for tool access. Do not attempt to free ball stud by using a pickle fork or wedge type tool, because seal or bushing damage could result. Use proper tool to separate all ball joints.
  • With pry bar between suspension support and lower control arm, separate joint.
  • Remove hub nut. Insert a drift ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Install suitable engine support fixture tool, or equivalent.
  • Remove two bottom engine mount mounting bolts.
  • Remove through bolt and engine mount from bracket.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove ignition module and position aside.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove supercharger drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt tensioner.
  • Remove power steering pump and position aside. Do not disconnect power steering pressure h...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Riviera 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 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner intake duct.
  • Reposition hose clamp from engine using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from engine.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Upper

  • Pa...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Center Of Passenger Compartment Diagram for 1999 Buick Riviera  3.8 V6 GASRear Center Of Passenger Compartment Diagram for 1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Splice S-334
  • Splice S-335
  • Splice S-336
  • Splice S-337
  • Splice S-338
  • LH Front Of Vehicle Diagram for 1999 Buick Riviera  3.8 V6 GASLH Front Of Vehicle Diagram for 1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • LH Front Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Connector C-103
  • Connector C-104
  • Wheel Hub
  • LH Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 Buick Riviera  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Control Module
  • Sunroof Switch
  • Sunroof Motor
  • 1999 Buick Riviera  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Remote Function Actuator Module
  • Left Hand Front Door Lock Actuator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1999 Buick Riviera 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: 1999 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 Buick Riviera 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 1999 Buick Riviera 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 1999 Buick Riviera 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 1999 Buick Riviera 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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