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1999 Buick Century CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Buick REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Century, Grand Prix, Impala, Intrigue, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> Thermostat, Replace -> 3.1L Engine -> 3.4L Engine -> 3.5L Engine -> 3800 Engine
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS
3.1L Engine
- Partially drain cooling system into suitable container, below level of thermostat.
- Disconnect radiator hose from thermostat housing.
- Remove thermostat housing attaching bolts, then the housing, thermostat and gasket.
- Reverse procedure to install.
3.4L Engine
- Remove throttle body air intake duct.
- Partially drain cooling system.
- Disconnect radiator hose from thermostat housing.
- Position AIR pipe aside, then remove thermostat by-pass tube.
- Remove exhaust crossover heat shield bolts, th...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake (Type 1) -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS
- Grease or any other foreign material must be kept off brake linings, caliper, surfaces of disc and external surfaces of hub during service procedures.
- Handling brake disc and caliper should be done in a way to avoid deformation of disc and nicking or scratching brake linings.
- If inspection reveals worn or damaged rubber piston seals, they should be replaced.
- During removal and installation of a wheel assembly, ensure not to interfere with or damage ca...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS
To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, do not allow the weight of the vehicle to load the front wheels, or attempt to operate the vehicle, when the wheel drive shaft(s) or wheel drive shaft nut(s) are removed. To do so may cause the inner bearing race to separate, resulting in damage to brake and suspension components and loss of vehicle control.
Wheel drive shaft boots, seals and clamps should be protected from sharp objects any time service is performed on or near the wheel drive shaft(s). Damage to the boot(s), the seal(s) or the clamp(s) may cause lubrican...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure indicator will turn On when the pressure in one of the tires becomes 12 psi. lower or higher then the other three. The TPMS uses the ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) wheel speed sensors to determine if a tire is low by a variation in wheel speed.
- Inflate all tires to vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
- Place the ignition swi...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors and power steering line clip.
- ...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1997-2005 Century, Regal, 1998-2002 Intrigue & 2000-05 Impala & Monte Carlo
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Place the windshield wipers in the up position by turning the ignition switch Off when the wipers reach the desired position.
- Open the hood.
- Lift the righthand side of the rear hood seal from the flange in the area of the rig...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS
- Remove battery, then drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove air cleaner assembly, then drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove engine strut upper brace bolts from upper tie bar and rotate strut and brace rearward.
- Disconnect upper radiator mounting panel bolts and c...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 Buick Century cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Headlamp Components Diagram for 1999 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Passenger Compartment Body Harness Diagram for 1999 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 Buick Century cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1999 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 Buick Century cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 1999 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 Buick Century AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 Buick Century 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 1999 Buick Century 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 1999 Buick Century 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 1999 Buick Century 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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