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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Bonneville, LeSabre & Park Avenue -> Thermostat, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Remove engine cover.
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove inlet hose from thermostat housing.
  • Remove thermostat housing bolts, then the housing ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Type 5 -> Brake Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS

Removal

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of wheel to axle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove brake drum. If drum is difficult to remove, proceed as follows:
    • Ensure parking brake is released.
    • Back off parking brake cable adjustment.
    • Remove access hole plug from backing plate, insert screwdriver through hole and push parking brake lever off its stop.
    • Insert punch through hole in splash shield Fig. , tap on punch to loosen drum, then remove drum.
  • Remove actuator spring using brake tool No. J-38400, or equivalent to pry loop end of spring from adjuster actuator, Fig. . D...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Park Avenue (2005-99), LeSabre (2000-05), Riviera (1999-95), Seville (1998-04) & Aurora
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Limited 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 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wirin...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove fuel injector sight shield.
  • Remove fasteners securing alternator brace.
  • Remove alternator brace.
  • Disconnect wiring harness connector from alternator.
  • Reposition protective boot from alternator output BAT terminal for access.
  • Remove alternator output BAT terminal nut a...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Bonneville, LeSabre & 2001-02 Aurora
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2001 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Hazard Flasher Switch
  • Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch
    • Luggage Compartment Components Diagram for 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GASLuggage Compartment Components Diagram for 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • CD Changer Electrical Connector Remote Playback Device
  • CD Changer Remote Playback Device

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2001 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Head Up Display Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Head Up Display
    • 2001 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • Horn
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
  • Dash Integration Module

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2001 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 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: 2001 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 Buick Lesabre 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 2001 Buick Lesabre 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 2001 Buick Lesabre 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 2001 Buick Lesabre 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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