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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera 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 Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Aurora & Riviera -> Control Assembly, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- On Aurora models, remove upper trim pad, Fig. .
- On Riviera models, remove instrument cluster filler trim plates at base of cluster trim plate.
- On Riviera models, pull cluster trim plate rearward and disengage clips, then disconnect electrical connectors and remove...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 1995 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark relationship of wheel to axle flange, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove bolt and washer attaching cable support bracket to caliper body, Fig. .
- Remove sleeve bolt and pivot caliper assembly up, Fig. . Do not completely remove caliper assembly body.
- Remove outboard and inboard shoe and linings and two pad clips from caliper support.
- Using a suitable spanner type tool in piston slots to turn piston assembly and thread it into caliper body assembly.
- After bottoming piston, lift inner edge...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Riviera 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: 1993 Buick Riviera 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 Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove rear seat cushion.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove engine front cover.
- Remove rear pencil brace bolts.
- Remove brace.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remove output terminal nut.
- Disconnect electrical conn...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1995 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
The Check Gauge warning lamp will light to warn the driver to inspect the oil pressure gauge, engine coolant temperature ga...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Riviera 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 Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS
- Place a jack with suitable wood block under engine oil pan.
- Remove engine mounting bracket torque axis bolt.
- Disconnect crank sensor electrical connector.
- Remove engine mounting bracket lower stud and lower engine to allow stud to clear frame rail.
- Raise engine and install torque ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Lower RH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1992 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Fuel Filter Diagram for 1997 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1986 Buick Riviera T-TYPE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1993 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Buick Riviera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: A/C LEAK DETECTOR J39400 MAINTENANCE KIT AVAILABLE Vehicle: 1988 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: LABOR TIME GUIDE UPDATES Vehicle: 1995 Buick Riviera 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Buick Riviera AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Buick Riviera 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 Riviera 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 Riviera 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 Riviera 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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