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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:

  • Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
  • Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
  • From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
  • On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
  • On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Brake System Bleed -> Bleed Sequence -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 V6 GAS

Manual

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. Do not let reservoir fall below half full during bleeding procedure.
  • If required, bleed master cylinder as follows:
    • Loosen master cylinder forward brake line connection until fluid flows from reservoir, then tighten brake line.
    • Have assistant t...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 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: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 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 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 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. Caution: 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 su...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove mounting bolts and lower starter.
  • Disconnect starter e...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 2.2 L4 GAS

Lower

  • Disconnect negative battery cable.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition outlet hose clamp from cylinder head.
  • Remove outlet hose from cylinder head.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Reposition hose clamp from surge tank pipe.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from surge tank pipe.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radia...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 2.2 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle .
  • Remove front fender liner.
  • R...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Below Left Side of I/P, Near The Steering Column Diagram for 2003 Pontiac Grand AM  3.4 V6 GASBelow Left Side of I/P, Near The Steering Column Diagram for 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • TCC/Brake Switch
  • Dash Harness
  • Brake Pedal
  • Sunroof Assembly Diagram for 2003 Pontiac Grand AM  3.4 V6 GASSunroof Assembly Diagram for 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Module
  • Sunroof Motor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Pontiac Grand AM  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Knock Sensor
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve
  • Engine Oil Pressure Switch
  • 2003 Pontiac Grand AM  2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Pontiac Grand AM 2.2 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Window Switch -Front Passenger
  • Window Switch -Driver
  • Door Lock Switch -Driver
  • Door Lock Switch -Front Passenger
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 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: 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 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 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 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 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 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 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 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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