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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark
1994-96
  • Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
  • Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
  • Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
  • On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch 5.3 & 8.0 -> System Service -> ABS Automated Bleed -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding -> Manual -> Pressure -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

ABS Automated Bleed

In most circumstances a base brake bleed is all that is required for most component replacements (such as wheel cylinders, calipers, brake tubes, and master cylinder) except for BPMV replacement.

The following automated ABS bleed procedure is required when one of the following occur: Manual bleeding at the wheel cylinders does not achieve the desired pedal height or feel. Brake Pressure Modulator Valve replacement (BPMV). Extreme loss of brake fluid has occurred. Air ingestion is suspected.

If none of the above conditions apply use standard blee...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous 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: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove engine splash shield, and stabilizer shaft link.
  • Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  • Insert a suitable drift through brake caliper and remove front wheel driveshaft nut.
  • Separate outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
  • Separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Attach front hub spindle remover tool No. J 42129, or equivalent, then disengage driveshaft from hub and bearing assembly.
  • Disengage driveshaft from transaxle using slide hammer tool No. J ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove air baffle bolts, then the air baffle.
  • Remove starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads.
  • Remove starter motor S terminal nut and electrical lead.
  • Remove torque converter cover.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts, th...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1998-2005 Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport, Venture & 2002-03 Rendezvous
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 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.

  • Open the instrument panel compartment door.
  • Remove the door located at the rear of the instrument panel compartment.
  • Open the A/C and heater module access door, Fig. .
  • Remove the first cabin air filter through the A/C and heater module access...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 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 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 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 housing.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Release belt pressure by rotating te...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Buick Rendezvous cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Top Of Engine Diagram for 2002 Buick Rendezvous  3.4 V6 GASTop Of Engine Diagram for 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Injector 5
  • Fuel Injector 4
  • Fuel Injector 1
  • Fuel Injector 2
  • Fuel Injector 3
  • Left Rear Of Engine Diagram for 2002 Buick Rendezvous  3.4 V6 GASLeft Rear Of Engine Diagram for 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor
  • Throttle Body
  • Ignition Coils
  • Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Buick Rendezvous cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Buick Rendezvous  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Horn
  • Daytime Running Lamps Relay
  • Cooling Fan- Right
  • Headlamp- Low Beam- Right
  • 2002 Buick Rendezvous  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Turn Indicator
  • Left Turn Indicator
  • Head Up Display
  • Park/ Turn Signal Lamp- Left Front
  • Park/ Turn Signal Lamp- Right Front
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Buick Rendezvous cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 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: 2002 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Buick Rendezvous 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 2002 Buick Rendezvous 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 2002 Buick Rendezvous 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 2002 Buick Rendezvous 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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