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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

Hydro-boost brake boosters are...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Park Avenue (2005-99), LeSabre (2000-05), Riviera (1999-95), Seville (1998-04) & Aurora
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Tests

Refer to Figs. and for diagnostic test procedures.

Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Intermittent & Poor Connections

Intermittents

Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:

  • Wiring broken inside insulation.
  • Poor connection between male and female terminal at c...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Park Avenue
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Active Handling System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. The lamp will also come on as the system is...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove upper radiator seal.
  • Remove upper two bolts from hood latch support.
  • Remove upper radiator support bar.
  • Disconnect and plug coolant overflow hose from radiator.
  • Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses from radiator and position out of way.
  • Remove bolt from transmission oil cooler pipe clip at lower radiator tie bar.
  • Remove cooling fans.
  • Disconnect transmission fluid cooler lines from radiator using coupling tool No. J41623-B, or equivalent. Position ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to remove the dri...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

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

LH Front Seat Back Diagram for 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GASLH Front Seat Back Diagram for 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Seat Lumbar Vertical Motor
  • Seat Recline Motor
  • Splice S-330
  • Splice S-331
  • Seat Lumbar Vertical Position Sensor
  • Instrument Panel, Under The IP Trim Pad Diagram for 2005 Buick Park Avenue  3.8 V6 GASInstrument Panel, Under The IP Trim Pad Diagram for 2005 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunload Sensor
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Connector C-207
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Data Link Connector
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Cruise Control Module
  • Cruise Indicator
  • 2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Door Module
  • Passenger Door Module
  • Window Switch- Driver
  • Window Switch- Front Passenger
  • Window Motor- Driver
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Buick Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Buick Park Avenue 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 Park Avenue AUTOMOBILES

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