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1996 Pontiac Firebird CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Pontiac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
Passenger Cars
The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.
Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
- Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
- Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
- Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
- On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Achieva, Beretta, Camaro, Cavalier, Century, Corsica, Ciera SL, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Cutlass Supreme, Firebird, Grand Am, Grand Prix, Lumina, Metro, Monte Carlo, Prizm, Regal, Skylark, Sunbird & Sunfire (A, F, J, L, M, N, S & W Cars) -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> 1993-02 Camaro & Firebird
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
Refer t...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then mark relationship of propeller shaft assembly to pinion gear yoke.
- On two-piece propeller shafts, remove bolts from center support bearing.
- Remove center support bearing and washers from torque arm assembly.
- On all propeller shafts, remove bolts and retainers, then the propeller ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove serpentine drive belt.
- Disconnect electrical connector from alternator and battery positive terminal from BAT terminal.
- Remove charcoal canister solenoid from alternator brace.
- Remove bolt attaching ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns on during vehicle operation, a vehicl...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
- On models equipped with ram air,remove hold down bolts, air box cover and air filter.
- Remove air intake duct and air cleaner.
- On models equipped with ram air,proceed as follows:
- Disconnect electrical connector from air temperature sensor.
- Remove vent hose clamp and hose from lower air box.
- Remove clamp attaching rubber shoulder from lower air box to mass air flow sensor.
- Remove bolt attaching lower air box to radiator support and lower box from vehicle.
- On all models, raise and support vehicle.
- Drain coolant and remove electrical connectors at engine coo...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Lift tensioner upward and off drive belt...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Behind LH Dash Mat Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Pontiac Firebird 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 Firebird 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 Firebird 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 Firebird 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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