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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am
This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.
- Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
- Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
- If BCM fails to accept the pr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Roughness
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in disc thickness. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pulsation is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To inspect for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Park Avenue 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: 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 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 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS
Refer to Fig. for wirin...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 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 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Park Avenue
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 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 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2000-05 Park Avenue
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS
- Turn ignition On.
- While Oil Life Index is displayed on DIC (Driver Information Center)...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Release clamp on heater inlet hose using hose clamp pliers J 37097 or equivalent.
- Disconnect heater inlet hose from inlet pipe.
- Release clamp on heater inlet hose using hose clamp pliers J 37097 or equivalent.
- Disconnect heater inlet hose from heater core.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 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 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Right Side Foot Well Diagram for 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Powertrain Control Module Diagram for 2002 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2002 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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