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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> Expansion Tube (Orifice), Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Loosen nut at liquid line to evaporator inlet pipe connection.
  • Carefully remove tube, using needle nosed pliers or other suitable tool.
  • If expansion tube is seized in its receptacle, remove impacted residue as completely as possible.
  • Using a suitable heat gun or equivalent (hair dryer), apply heat to area 1/4 inches from inlet pipe dimples (if pressu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Rotor, Replace -> Camaro & Firebird -> Except Camaro & Firebird
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Skylark Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

Except Camaro & Firebird
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove caliper assembly from rotor as described in "Caliper Service."
  • Remove caliper assembly mounting bracket attaching bolts, then the mounting bracket.
  • Remove rotor from hub and bearing assembly.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Camaro & Firebird
  • Remove caliper as described in "Caliper Removal" under "Caliper Service."
  • Remove caliper mounting bracket attaching bolts, then the caliper mounting bracket.
  • Remove wheel bearing lubricant c...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

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: 1996 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Skylark Limited 2.4 L4 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 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Skylark Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove serpentine drive belt.
  • Disconnect oil/air separator hose, then vacuum harn...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Active Handling System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Skylark Gran Sport 3.1 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. The lamp will also come on as the system is...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove top heater hose from thermostat housing.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater pipe.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Buick Skylark Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Buick Skylark cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Side Of Steering Column Behind I/P Diagram for 1996 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 GASLH Side Of Steering Column Behind I/P Diagram for 1996 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Convenience Center
  • Flasher Turn/Hazard
  • Relay Horn
  • RH Front Of Engine Diagram for 1996 Buick Skylark Limited 2.4 L4 GASRH Front Of Engine Diagram for 1996 Buick Skylark Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Generator
  • A/C Compressor
  • Connector A/C Compressor
  • Sensor IAC
  • Sensor MAP
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Buick Skylark cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Convenience Center
  • Multi-Function Alarm Module
  • Panel Light
  • 1996 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Buick Skylark Custom 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Switch
  • Forward-Back Motor
  • Front Height Motor
  • Rear Height Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Buick Skylark cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1996 Buick Skylark Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 1996 Buick Skylark Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Buick Skylark AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Buick Skylark 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 1996 Buick Skylark 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 1996 Buick Skylark 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 1996 Buick Skylark 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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