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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

Brakes Grab

  • Contaminated, worn or faulty brake linings.
  • Drum or brake rotor out-of-round.
  • Faulty brake booster.

Hard Pedal/Brakes Inefficient

  • Contaminated, glazed or faul...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Park Avenue 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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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.
  • 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 that retains wheel drive shaft to hub.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft link.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from wheel speed sensor and reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.
  • Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Install wheel hub remover tool No. J 42129 or equivalent onto wheel hub and...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 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 and disconnect battery positive...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Park Avenue
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from engine using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from engine and from vehicle.
  • Rever...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Right Front Of The Engine Diagram for 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GASRight Front Of The Engine Diagram for 2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-107
  • Ground G-100
  • Ground G-101
  • Splice S-135
  • Splice S-136
  • Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp View Diagram for 2004 Buick Park Avenue  3.8 V6 GASRear Compartment Courtesy Lamp View Diagram for 2004 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Compartment Lamp
  • Rear Compartment Lid Ajar Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • 2004 Buick Park Avenue  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Speaker LR
  • Speaker RR
  • Speaker LF Door Tweeter
  • Speaker RF Door Tweeter
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Buick Park Avenue cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2004 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: 2004 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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