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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Brake Pad Service -> All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GAS

All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal

Removal
  • Remove 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark wheel to axle flange relationship for installation alignment, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove bolt and washer attaching cable support bracket to caliper, Fig. .
  • Remove sleeve bolt and pivot caliper, Fig. . Do not completely remove caliper.
  • Remove outboard and inboard shoe and linings, then two pad clips from caliper support.
Installation
  • Turn piston and thread it into caliper assembly using suitable spanner-type tool in piston slots...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse 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 Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GAS

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
  • Remove mou...

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-08 Grand Prix, 2005-09 LaCrosse & 2006-07 Monte Carlo & 2006-09 Impala
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). 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 righthand air inlet grill...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2005-09 LaCrosse -> Less DIC (Driver Information Center) -> w/DIC (Driver Information Center)
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 V6 GAS

Less DIC (Driver Information Center)
  • Turn ignition on, but do not start engine.
  • Fully depress and release accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
  • Turn ignition Off.
  • Start engine. If "CHANGE OIL SOON" lamp lights, system did not reset. Repeat reset procedure.
w/DIC (Driver Information Center)
  • Press option button on DIC unti...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GAS

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

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

Rear Valves and Connectors Diagram for 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GASRear Valves and Connectors Diagram for 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Evaporative Emission Canister Vent Solenoid Valve
  • Floor Pan
  • Connector C-402
  • Connector C-405
  • Connector C-406
  • Instrument Panel and Steering Wheel Diagram for 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GASInstrument Panel and Steering Wheel Diagram for 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Steering Angle Sensor
  • Radio
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Body Control Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Body Control Module
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • Fog Lamp Indicator
  • Right Front Fog Lamp
  • 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Secondary Air Injection Pump Relay
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Secondary Air Injection Pump
  • Secondary Air Injection Control Solenoid Valve/Pressure Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 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 Lacrosse CX 3.8 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 Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

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