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1997 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 PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Delphi (Delco-Moraine) Type VI -> PRECAUTIONS -> ABS Service
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 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 Pontiac Firebird 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: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 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 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 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 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
This vehicle was designed for starter mounting without shims. If single or double shims have been added to correct a noise or engagement problem, they should be reinstalled in their original positions to ensure proper pinion to flywheel assembly engagement.
Removal
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect exhaust crossover pipe at manifolds.
- Remove starter motor attaching bolts and lower starter motor assembly, Fig. .
- Disconnect electrical connectors from starter motor assembly, then remove starter motor asse...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Active Handling System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. The lamp will also come on as the system is...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 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 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front LH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Under Center Of I/P Diagram for 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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 1997 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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