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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue & Regency -> Control Assembly, Replace -> Bonneville -> Driver -> LeSabre -> LSS, Regency & 88 -> Passenger
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

Bonneville
Driver
  • Carefully pry upward on instrument cluster trim plate, then pull trim plate rearward.
  • On models equipped with sub-woofer, disconnect sub-woofer gain control switch electrical connector.
  • On all models, remove upper instrument cluster trim plate to instrument panel attaching screws.
  • Remove interior lamps dimmer knob and twilight sentinel control knob from headlamp switch assembly.
  • Disconnect cigar lighter electrical connector, then remove instrument cluster trim plate.
  • Remove HVAC control assembly retain...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake -> Description
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

The caliper has a single piston and is mounted to the support bracket by two mounting bolts, Figs. through . The caliper assembly slides on the two mounting bolts. Upon brake application, fluid pressure against the piston forces the inboard s...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Park Avenue (2005-99), LeSabre (2000-05), Riviera (1999-95), Seville (1998-04) & Aurora
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do NOT loosen tie rod end jam nut.
  • Insert a drift or punch into brake rotor and against brake caliper in order to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
  • Remove and discard wheel drive shaft spindle nut retaining wheel drive shaft to hub.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft link.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from wheel speed sensor and reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball joint after dis...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

The Low Tire Pressure indicator will turn On when the pressure in one of the tires becomes 12 psi. lower or higher then the other three. The low tire pressure monitor system uses the ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) wheel speed sensors to determine if a tire is low by a variation in wheel speed.

  • Inflate all tires to vehicle manufacturer's specifications...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

When removing starter, note if any shims are used between starter and mounting surface. If shims are used, install in their original locations.

If starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after engine starts, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.

  • Disconn...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Park Avenue
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 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 ignition switch in the Off position, then remove the SIR (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint) fuse from the underhood fuse panel.
  • Remove the lefthand sound insulator fasteners, Fig. . Note the location of the lefthand sound insulator fasteners so they can be installed at the same positions. Improper installation of the fasteners may result in brake or accelerator pedal binding. SIR system wiring and components are l...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove upper radiator seal.
  • Remove upper two bolts from hood latch support.
  • Remove upper radiator support bar.
  • Disconnect and plug coolant overflow hose from radiator.
  • Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses from radiator and position out of way.
  • Remove bolt from transmission oil cooler pipe clip at lower radiator tie bar.
  • Remove cooling fans.
  • Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines from radiator using coupling tool No. J41623-B, or equivalent. Position lines aside.
  • Disconnect overflow hose from radiator.
  • The bolt ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 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 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Front Door Diagram for 2000 Buick Park Avenue  3.8 V6 GASLH Front Door Diagram for 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Driver Side Door Lock Switch
  • Outside Rear View Mirror Switch
  • Memory/Personalization Function Switch
  • Left Hand Front Door Courtesy Lamp
  • Connector C-500
  • Engine Components Diagram for 2000 Buick Park Avenue  3.8 V6 GASEngine Components Diagram for 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2000 Buick Park Avenue  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • 2000 Buick Park Avenue  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuse Panel
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 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: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 Buick Park Avenue 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 2000 Buick Park Avenue 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 2000 Buick Park Avenue 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 2000 Buick Park Avenue 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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