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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Alero, Century, Grand Am, Malibu & Vibe -> Description
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

A single spring holds both shoe and lining to the backing plate...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Century 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: 2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Special Edition 3.1 V6 GAS

To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.

Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubrican...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Special Edition 3.1 V6 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt from alternator.
  • Place coolant recovery reservoir aside for access.
  • Remove alternator rear bracket nut.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from alternator.
  • Remove protective boot from alternator output BAT terminal.
  • Remove alternator output BAT...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1997-2005 Century, Regal, 1998-2002 Intrigue & 2000-05 Impala & Monte Carlo
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Limited 3.1 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 windshield wipers in the up position by turning the ignition switch Off when the wipers reach the desired position.
  • Open the hood.
  • Lift the righthand side of the rear hood seal from the flange in the area of the rig...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2000-05 Century
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS

To reset the Engine Oil Life monitor proceed as follows:

  • Turn ignition on, but do not start engine.
  • Fully depress and release accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. The oil life indicator will begin to flash indicating the system is resetting.
  • Turn ignition Off, then ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Special Edition 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Remove battery and cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner.
  • Remove mounting bolts, then rotate engine strut and upper brace rearward.
  • Disconnect upper radiator mounting panel bolts and clamps.
  • Disconnect mounting bolts and coolin...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Special Edition 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Buick Century cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Sunroof Diagram for 2005 Buick Century Special Edition 3.1 V6 GASSunroof Diagram for 2005 Buick Century Special Edition 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Switch
  • Express Open Connector
  • Sunroof Motor Connector
  • Sunroof Switch Connector
  • Sunroof Limit Switch Connector
  • Antenna Cable Diagram for 2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GASAntenna Cable Diagram for 2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Connector C-290
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Buick Century cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Communication Interface Module
  • Navigation Antenna
  • Cellular Antenna
  • 2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Seat Adjuster Switch
  • Driver Seat Adjuster Motor
  • Rear Vertical Adjuster Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Buick Century cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Buick Century 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 2005 Buick Century 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 2005 Buick Century 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 2005 Buick Century 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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