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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 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 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Delphi Type VI -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Delco LOC II -> General Service Precautions -> Radio Security System -> Theftlock
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.
Radio Security System
Theftlock
If the Theftlock system is active when battery power is interrupted, the customers security code must be entered to restore proper function of the radio. To unlock a secured radio after power loss, proceed as follows:
- "LOC" appears with ignition in On position.
- Press "NM" and "000" will appear on display.
- Press "NM" again to make last two digits agree with security code.
- Press "HR" to make first 1 or 2 digits agree with security code.
- Press "AM-FM" to select code entered. "SEC" wi...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1997-06 Rendezvous, Aztek, Montana w/3.4L Engine, C SRX, Venture, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Vue
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove engine splash shield.
- Insert a suitable drift or punch through brake caliper and into brake rotor to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
- Remove wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
- Remove stabilizer shaft link.
- Disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
- Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector, then reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.
- Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
- Install wheel hub remover tool No. J 42129, or equival...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower radiator air deflector.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove torque converter inspection cover.
- Remove starter motor from...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warn...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove belt shield bolt and shield.
- Lift or...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 LH Side Of I/P Left Of Steering Column Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Under Vehicle Near LH Rear Wheelhouse Diagram for 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Silhouette 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 Silhouette 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 Silhouette 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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