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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> General Service
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.6 V6 GAS

Certain general service procedures apply, regardless of whether the brakes are vacuum or hydraulically assisted. Only top quality, clean brake fluid should be used. More seals and valves are used with power brake systems than with ordinary brakes, so an inferior brake fluid will do much more damage. For the same reason, ensure all dirt is kept out of the system. Additionally, on models with hydraulic assist brakes, care must be taken not to mix the fluids of the booster hydraulic system and brake hydraulic system as the fluids are not compatible.

If the power unit fails, the brak...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Relay, Terraza, Uplander & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

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

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Loosen intake air duct clamps from MAF sensor and throttle body.
  • Remove IAT sensor from duct.
  • Disconnect vent tube from air intake duct.
  • Disconnect MAF sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove air intake duct and air cleaner cover.
  • Separate air intake duct from MAF sensor.
  • Set park brake and shift transaxle into Neutral.
  • Remove engine mount strut bolts and swing engine mount struts aside.
  • Install a suitable engine tilt strap tool.
  • Pull on engine in order to rotate engine forward.
  • Tighten engine tilt strap.
  • Remove alternator B+ terminal nut and lead.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-07 Rendezvous
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 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.

  • Pull tab located on outer access panel upward and outward, F...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

An air cleaner restriction indicator, Fig. , is located in the intake duct between the MAF sensor and the air cleaner assembly.

If the window shows green, no service is required at this time. However, if...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.6 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove wiper motor module assembly.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster and reposition.
  • Remove air cleaner cover and intake tube.
  • Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables from TBI mounting bracket to prevent bending cable housings.
  • Remove transmission fluid filler tube.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at inlet heater pipe.
  • Remove hose from inlet heater pipe.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Raise vehicle and suitably support.
  • Remove righthand engine splash shield.
  • Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

HVAC Air Plenum Diagram for 2004 Buick Rendezvous  3.4 V6 GASHVAC Air Plenum Diagram for 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Mode Actuator
  • Air Temperature Actuator
  • Recirculation Actuator
  • HVAC Module Case
  • Door Components Diagram for 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GASDoor Components Diagram for 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Speaker
  • Tweeter
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

    2004 Buick Rendezvous  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Defog Relay
  • HVAC Control Module
  • Outside Rearview Mirror-Passenger
  • Outside Rearview Mirror-Driver
  • 2004 Buick Rendezvous  3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Ignition Relay
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Automatic Transmission
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous 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: 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

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

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