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1996 Pontiac Bonneville CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Pontiac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:
- Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
- Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
- From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
- On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
- On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Ninety Eight & Park Avenue -> System Service -> 1995 -> Bonneville, Eighty Eight & Ninety Eight -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM)/Electronic Brake & Traction Control Module (EBTCM) -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> LeSabre & Park Avenue -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> Pressure Modulator Valve (PMV) -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Manual Bleed
- Deplete vacuum in brake vacuum booster by depressing brake pedal repeatedly with engine stopped, then ensure master cylinder reservoir is filled with clean DOT 3 brake fluid.
- Install master cylinder reservoir cap, then loosen forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder. Prevent brake fluid from coming in contact with painted surfaces.
- Allow brake fluid to flow from master cylinder brake pipe port. Keep reservoir full at all times.
- Tighten brake pipe fitting, then depress brake pedal slowly and hold down.
- With brake pedal depressed, loosen forward br...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE 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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE 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...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS
When removing starter, note if any shims are used between the starter and mounting surface. If shims are found, reinstall in original locations.
If starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to the outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after engine start, add ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE 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 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at water inlet pipe using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove heater inlet hose from water inlet pipe.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ins...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS
- Remove the battery.
- Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to remove the drive belt.
- Remove the supercharger belt from...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Pontiac Bonneville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
RH Rear Wheel Opening Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
RH Front Wheel Opening, LH Similar Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Pontiac Bonneville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Pontiac Bonneville SSE 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Pontiac Bonneville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Pontiac Bonneville AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville 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 Pontiac Bonneville 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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