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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Bonneville, DeVille, Eighty-Eight, Fleetwood, LeSabre, Ninety-Eight & Park Avenue -> ACCUMULATOR, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1992 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS

Brazed fittings are used on the condenser and evaporator. These fittings cannot be turned. It is important that the service technician recognize which fitting is to be turned and use backup wrenches. The brazed fitting that should not be turned is always the same color as the pipe it is brazed to.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then recover system refrigerant.
  • Disconnect low pressure switch or pressure cycling switch (if equipped).
  • Remove rear engine sight shield, if equipped.
  • Disconnect accumulator inlet and outlet lines. Until accumulator is ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Buick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Delco/Bosch Type 5.3 -> Description -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> System Components -> System Operation -> Wheel Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

System Operation

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) minimizes wheel lock-up during heavy braking. The ABS monitors each wheel's speed and controls brake fluid pressure to each wheel independently. A separate hydraulic line and solenoid valve for each wheel allows hydraulic pressure to be modulated, preventing wheel lock-up. The ABS can decrease, hold or increase hydraulic pressure.

The system continuously monitors all components, using several methods to determine faults and notify the driver of malfunctions. When the engine is started, the ABS electrical circuit is checked. As the veh...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

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: 1992 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS

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

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Buick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Riviera 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 axle nut and washer.
  • Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
  • Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle remover t...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Buick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 2007 Buick Rainier CXL 5.3 V8 GAS

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor

Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply which has a service life of 10 years.

Removal
  • Loosen the lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
    • Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
    • Place the mounting and dismounting head so that the tire iron or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bead up and over ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect positive cable from alternator BAT terminal.
  • Remove nut and bolt.
  • Loosen nut and move brace out of way.
  • Remove bolt, nut and brace.
  • Remove nuts, bolt and also brace.
  • Reposition alternator to make access to electrical connections easier.
  • Remove engine harness electrical connector from alternator.
  • Remove alternator from vehic...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-07 Rendezvous
Vehicle: 2006 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.6 V6 GAS

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 Buick Regal 3.8 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

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

Top Of Instrument panel, Base Of Windshield Diagram for 2003 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GASTop Of Instrument panel, Base Of Windshield Diagram for 2003 Buick Regal GS 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Sun Load Temperature Sensor
  • Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Ambient Light Sensor
  • Behind RH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1992 Buick Century Custom 3.3 V6 GASBehind RH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1992 Buick Century Custom 3.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Defrost Valve Vacuum Actuator
  • Outside Air Valve Vacuum Actuator
  • A/C Heater Valve Vacuum Actuator
  • Diode Assembly
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

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

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

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Radio
  • Body Control Module
  • Engine Control Module
  • HVAC Control Module
  • 2004 Buick Rainier  5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rap Relay
  • Quarter Glass Switch - Right
  • Quarter Glass Switch - Left
  • Quarter Glass Actuator - Right
  • Quarter Glass Actuator - Left
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: CARPET LOOSE ON SIDE WALLS - USE 3M ADHESIVE 08080
    Vehicle: 1986 Buick Somerset 2.5 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: CONTAMINATED R-134A A/C SYSTEMS - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FLUSHING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES
    Vehicle: 2000 Buick Park Avenue 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Buick AUTOMOBILES

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