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1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars Except Saturn -> Description -> 1996 Century & Ciera -> 1996 Corvette -> 2.2L & 2.4L Engines -> 2.2L Engine -> 2.4L Engine -> 3.1L Engine -> 3.4L Engine -> 3800 Engine -> 5.7L Engine -> A/C Condenser Fan -> Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> Aurora -> Auxiliary Fan -> Base & VO3 Extra Cooling Capacity -> Beretta & Corsica -> Bonneville, Eighty Eight, LeSabre, LSS, Ninety Eight, Park Avenue & Regency -> Camaro & Firebird -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Concours, DeVille, Eldorado & Seville -> Cutlass & Malibu -> Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix & Regal -> Fleetwood -> Heavy Duty Cooling -> High Speed Operation -> Low Speed Operation -> Lumina & Monte Carlo -> Metro -> Primary Fan -> Prizm -> Radiator Fan -> Riviera -> Secondary Fan
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1 V6 GAS
Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark
2.4L Engine
The cooling fan operates when engine temperature exceeds a certain value. The cooling fan is controlled by the PCM and has only one speed. The PCM turns the cooling fan on by grounding the coil of the cooling fan relay when certain conditions are met. The cooling fan is also turned on when the A/C is turned on.
3.1L Engine
The electric engine cooling fan is controlled by the PCM based on inputs from the engine coolant sensor, intake air temperature sensor , the A/C control switch, A/C refrigerant pressure sensor ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1 V6 GAS
Parking Brake
- Cycle brake system as follows:
- Apply service brake with a pedal force of 150 lbs. and release.
- Fully apply parking brake using approximately 125 lbs. of force on final stroke, and release.
- Apply and release parking brake two additional times as described above.
- Check parking brake pedal assembly for full release by turning ignition on and inspecting brake warning light. Light should be off. If brake warning light is on and parking brake appears to be fully released, operate manual pedal release lever and pull downward on front park brake cable to remove slack from pedal ass...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
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: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1 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 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.4 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 rem...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.4 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Place a suitable drain pan under vehicle and remove oil filter.
- Disconnect electrical connections from oil pressure sensor.
- Disconnect crank sensor wire from ignition module.
- Remove oil cooler adapter stud and set oil cooler aside.
- Remove wiring harness from bellhousing clamp and lower r...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.4 V6 GAS
The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner assembly, then drain coolant.
- Remove engine strut upper brace bolts from upper tie bar and rotate strut and brace rearward.
- Disconnect upper radiator mounting panel bolts and clamps.
- Disconnect cooling fan electrical connector.
- R...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.4 V6 GAS
- Remove coolant recovery reservoir.
- Rotate tensioner cl...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Audio Amplifier Location Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix GT 3.4 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Coolant Level Indicator Module Location Diagram for 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Grand Prix 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 Grand Prix 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 Grand Prix 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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