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Pontiac G8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Pontiac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
- On Vibe models, remove air filter hose clamp and hose from throttle body.
- On all models, disconnect fluid level sensor retainer and electrical connector.
- Drain master cylinder reservoir brake fluid...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 V8 GAS
To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
- Raise and support vehicle on a hoist.
- Remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove wheel drive shaft retaining nut and discard the nut.
- Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Detach wheel speed sensor wiring harness mounting clip from knuckle.
- Detach rear park brake cable and clev...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic System Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> DTC C0569 System Configuration Error -> DTC C0750 Left Front Low Tire Pressure Sensor, C0755 Right Front Low Tire Pressure Sensor, C0760 Left Rear Low Tire Pressure Sensor Or C0765 Right Rear Low Tire Pressure Sensor -> DTC C0775 Low Tire Pressure System Sensors Not Learned -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Low Tire Pressure Indicator Fault -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Tests
Low tire pressure in one or more tires is indicated by a continuously illuminated TPMS indicator after the bulb check is completed. The DIC will display a check tire pressure type message, if equipped. It is not necessary to perform the Relearn procedure for a low tire condition.
When a TPMS DTC is set, the TPMS indicator will flash for one minute after the bulb check is completed and then will remain illuminated. The DI...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine cover.
- Remove air filter assembly.
- Remove induction tube from throttle body.
- Remove mass air flow sensor.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove power steering pump to power steering hose banjo bolt.
- Remove power steering pump to power steering pump bracket retaining bolts.
- Remove alternator battery positive cable nut from alternator.
- Re...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2008-09 G8
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood and support the hood with a suitable brace.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms.
- Remove the hood rear seal.
- Remove the passenger side air inlet grille panel lower retainers, Fig. .
- Pull upwards and inward on the passenger side air inlet grille panel to disengage the retainers, then remove the panel, ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2008-09 G8 -> Less DIC (Driver Information Center) -> w/DIC (Driver Information Center)
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 6.2 V8 GAS
Less DIC (Driver Information Center)
- Turn ignition on, but do not start engine.
- Fully depress and release accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.
- Turn ignition Off.
- Start engine. If "CHANGE OIL SOON" lamp lights, system did not reset. Repeat reset procedure.
w/DIC (Driver Information Center)
- Press opti...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to radiator.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to water inlet pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
- Drain coolant into a suitable conta...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Install a breaker bar to drive belt tensioner.
- Rotate ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Pontiac G8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: RECALL - TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac G8 3.6 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION / TRANSAXLE TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACEMENT - REVISED Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac G8 GXP 6.2 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Pontiac G8 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8 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 Pontiac G8 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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