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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Description -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS

AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type

This unit utilizes a vacuum power chamber, consisting of a front and rear shell, housing divider, front and rear diaphragm, plate assemblies, hydraulic pushrod and a diaphragm return spring, Figs. and .

In normal operating mode, with service brakes in released position, the booster operates with vacuum on both sides of its diaphragms. When brakes are applied, air at atmospheric pressure is admitted to one side of each diaphragm to provide power assist. When the service brake is released, atmospheric air is shut off from one side of each diaphragm. The a...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 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 Oldsmobile Regency 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 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 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 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove engine cover.
  • Remove rear pencil brace bolts.
  • Remove brace.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Remove output terminal nut.
  • Disconnect electrical connector.
  • Remove alternat...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> Except Alero, Aurora, Intrigue, Toronado & 1992-98 Eighty-Eight & Ninety-Eight
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS

When the engine oil life index has reached 10 or less, the Driver Information System display will indicate distance to oil change and sound a beep when ignition is turned on or to Accessory for the first time each day. When the engine oil life index has re...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to remove the dri...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Regency  3.8 V6 GASLH Front Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • RH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Regency  3.8 V6 GASRH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • Camshaft Position Sensor
  • Ignition Control Module
  • Connector C-107
  • Ground G-100
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Oldsmobile Regency  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Valet Switch
  • Trunk Lid Release Switch
  • Trunk Lid Release Relay
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • Trunk Lid Release Actuator
  • 1997 Oldsmobile Regency  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Function Actuator Module
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 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: 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Regency AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Oldsmobile Regency 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 Oldsmobile Regency 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 Oldsmobile Regency 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 Oldsmobile Regency 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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