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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting -> Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check -> Road Test
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8 V6 GAS

When troubleshooting the hydraulic brake system, perform the following inspections.

Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check

Start engine and depress the brake pedal. If the pedal gradually falls under constant pressure, the hydraulic system may be leaking. Raise the vehicle on a lift and inspect all tubing lines and backing plates for signs of leakage. It may be required to lift or remove the carpeting or floor mats to inspect for boost...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 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 v...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 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 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP 4.6 V8 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) alerts the driver when a large change in the pressure of one tire exists. The system detects a tire pressure condition while the vehicle is in motion, once a tire pressure cond...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove torque converter cover.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connections.
  • Remove starter motor mount...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2000-05 Bonneville, LeSabre & 2001-02 Aurora
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Lift up the cabi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2000-05 Bonneville -> Reset -> Using DIC (Driver Information Center) -> Using System Monitor
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8 V6 GAS

Reset

Using System Monitor

The Low Tire Pressure indicator will turn on when the pressure in one of the tires becomes 10 psi. lower or higher then the other three. The low tire pressure monitor system uses the ABS wheel speed sensors to determine if a tire is low by a variation in wheel speed.

  • Inflate all tires to vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
  • Place the ignition switch in the on position.
  • Press and hold TIRE RESET button until TIRE PRESS indicator begins to flash.
  • Release the button, the TIRE PRESS indicator should turn Off.
  • To calibrate system, operate vehicle for 30 minut...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose using clamp tool No. J38185, or equivalent.
  • Remove cooling fans.
  • Disconnect lower transaxle fluid cooler line.
  • Disconnect lower engine oil cooler line.
  • Remove alternator cooler inlet hose.
  • Remove mounting bolts and lift condenser up slightly to release radiator lower mounting feet. Do not damage radiator and condenser lower attachment points.
  • Remove radiator by lifting up and out.
  • Drain coolant into...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to remove the dri...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

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

Right Rear Door Module Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GASRight Rear Door Module Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Right Rear Door Module
  • Connector C-1
  • Connector C-2
  • Engine Compartment Near Power Steering Gear Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GASEngine Compartment Near Power Steering Gear Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Steering Gear
  • Variable Effort Steering Actuator
  • Variable Effort Steering Actuator Pigtail Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Data Link Connector
  • Memory Seat Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Drivers Door Module
  • 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cigar Lighter
  • Rear Integration Module
  • Accessory Power Outlet- Front
  • Accessory Power Outlet- Rear
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SE 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 Pontiac Bonneville SE 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 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES

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