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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Electric Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars Except Saturn -> System Diagnosis & Testing -> 2001 -> 2002 -> Alero & Grand Am -> Aurora -> Bonneville -> Camaro & Firebird -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Corvette -> DeVille, Eldorado & Seville -> Grand Prix -> Impala & Monte Carlo -> Intrigue -> LeSabre -> Lumina -> Malibu -> Metro -> Park Avenue -> Prizm -> Regal
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

Alero & Grand Am

Refer to Fig. for Powertrain OBD system check, and Figs. and to for system diagnosis.

Aurora

Refer to Fig. for Powertrain OBD system check, and to Figs. and for system diagnosis and testing.

Bonneville

Refer to Fig. for Powertrain OBD system check, and to Figs. and for system diagnosis and testing.

Camaro & Firebird

Refer to Fig. for Powertrain OBD system check, and to Figs. and for system diagnosis and testing.

Catera

Refer to Fig. for Powertrain OBD system check, and to Figs. and ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Bosch Type 5.3 -> System Service -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> Camaro & Firebird -> Catera -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Electronic Brake Traction Control Module (EBTCM) -> Front -> Grand Prix & Intrigue -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Rear -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Manual Bleed

Pressure bleeding is recommended for all hydraulic systems. However, if a pressure bleeder is unavailable, use the following procedure. Brake fluid damages painted surfaces. Immediately clean any spilled fluid.

  • Remove vacuum reserve by pumping brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid. Check fluid level often during bleeding procedure, do not let reservoir fall below half full.
  • If necessary, bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Disconnect front EBTCM pipe fitting at master cylinder.
    • Allow fluid to fill maste...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 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: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and suitably support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft link.
  • Remove front wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into caliper and rotor to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Disconnect outer tie rod assembly from steering knuckle.
  • Separate ball joint from steering knuckle. Do not attempt to move vehicle with drive axle(s) removed from wheel bearing. Wheel(s) could fall off, dropping vehicle to ground and causing personal injury or damage to vehicle.
  • Separate front wheel drive axle from front wheel drive shaft bearing using a suitable pu...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove serpentine drive belt tension by rotating drive belt tensioner counterclockwise using a suitable breaker bar.
  • Remo...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

The Check Gauge warning lamp will light to warn the driver to inspect the oil pressure gauge, engine coolant temperature ga...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition inlet heater hose clamp from heater core pipe.
  • Remove hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater hose clamp from heater hose inlet pipe.
  • Remove inlet heater hose from heater hose inlet pipe.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Remove belt guard.
  • Lift or rotate tensioner usin...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Behind Instrument Panel, Right Side Diagram for 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix  3.8 V6 GASBehind Instrument Panel, Right Side Diagram for 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Retained Accessory Power Relay
  • Rear Window Defogger Relay
  • Fuse Block
  • Connector C-200
  • Connector C-204
  • Right Front Wheel Diagram for 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix  3.8 V6 GASRight Front Wheel Diagram for 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Pontiac Grand Prix  3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Auxiliary Power Outlet
  • 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Module
  • Retained Accessory Power Relay
  • Body Control Module
  • Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Vehicle Interface Unit
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 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: 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix 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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