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Buick Reatta CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Buick REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks from 1990+
A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> Buick Reatta & Oldsmobile Toronado & Trofeo & 1990-93 Buick Riviera
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks from 1990+.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> SYSTEM OPERATION -> Diagonally Split System -> DUAL MASTER CYLINDER -> Front & Rear Split System
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS
DUAL MASTER CYLINDER
Front & Rear Split System
When the brake pedal is depressed, both the primary (front brake) and the secondary (rear brake) master cylinder pistons are moved simultaneously to exert hydraulic fluid pressure on their respective systems,Figs. and .
If the rear (secondary) brake system fails, initial brake pedal movement will cause the unrestricted secondary piston to bottom in the master cylinder bore. Primary piston movement will displace hydraulic fluid in the primary section of the master cylinder to actuate the front brake system.
If the front (primary) brak...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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: 1990 Buick Reatta 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 Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
- Remove shaft nut and washer.
- Remove brake caliper from steering knuckle and suspend caliper assembly.
- Remove rotor from hub and bearing assembly, then stabilizer shaft or link from control arm.
- Remove ball joint from steering knuckle.
- Remove drive axle from transaxle using axle shaft remover tool No. J-33008, a...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Disconnect connector from alternator.
- Remove nut and B+ terminal from alternator.
- Remove altern...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1991 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS
The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water outlet using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from water outlet.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS
- On models equipped with airbag, disable airbag system.
- On all models, disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove drive belt.
- Remove tensioner pulley attaching bolt, then remove pulley.
- Remove power steering pump from bracket and position aside.
- Loosen, but do not remove, alternator attaching bolts, then remove alter...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 LH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1989 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Upper LH Front Of Engine Diagram for 1989 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1988 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1988 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: WARRANTY CLAIMS SUBMISSION - IMPORTANCE OF GM PART NUMBERS AND DATE CODED PARTS Vehicle: 1989 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: EXPEDITING WARRANTY PARTS - REVISED Vehicle: 1989 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Buick Reatta 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 Buick Reatta 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 Buick Reatta 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 Buick Reatta 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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