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1997 Buick Lesabre CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Buick 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 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch Type 5 -> PRECAUTIONS -> ABS Service
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS
ABS Service
Before performing any repairs on the ABS system, note the following precautions:
- Before using electric welding equipment, disconnect EBTCM.
- Carefully note routing, position and mounting ABS and TCS wiring, connectors, clips and brackets. ABS and TCS are extremely sensitive to electromagnetic interference.
- Do not use a fast charger when battery is connected. Never disconnect battery from system with engine running.
- Ignition switch must be in Off position when disconnecting EBTCM.
- Many ABS system components ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Lesabre 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: 1997 Buick Lesabre Limited 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 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Lesabre Limited 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 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS
When removing starter, note if any shims are used between 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 outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after engine...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS
The Check Engine lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:
On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS
- Drain engine coolant.
- Remove upper fan mounting bolts.
- Remove upper radiator panel.
- Remove coolant hoses from radiator and coolant recovery tank hose from radiator neck.
- Dis...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS
- On models equipped with airbag, disable airbag system.
- On all models, disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove drive belt.
- Remove tensioner pulley attaching bolt, then remove pulley.
- Remove power steering pump from bracket and position aside.
- Loosen, but do not remove, alternator attaching bolts, then remove alter...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
LH Side Of Transaxle Diagram for 1997 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
RH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Buick Lesabre Limited 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1997 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1997 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Buick Lesabre cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Buick Lesabre Custom 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Buick Lesabre AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Buick Lesabre 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 1997 Buick Lesabre 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 1997 Buick Lesabre 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 1997 Buick Lesabre 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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