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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Compressor Service -> Harrison V5 Variable Displacement Compressor -> Shaft Seal, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

The shaft seal should not be replaced if only small amounts of oil are noted on adjacent surfaces. The shaft seal should only be replaced if a large amount of sprayed oil is observed, and then only after actual refrigerant leakage is found using an approved leak test procedure.

Removal

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under , then remove compressor drive belt.
  • Reposition compressor, as needed, to gain access to clutch assembly and seal, or remove compressor and mount in suitable holding fixture.
  • Remove clutch plate and hub assembly as outlined under "Compressor Clutch Service."
  • Remo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Some vehicles use a conventional tandem master cylinder with two hydraulic pistons operating in-line. The primary piston controls the front brake system and the secondary piston controls the rear brake system.

Other models use a master cylinder that operates the same as the conventional master cylinder, but also incorporates a quick take-up feature in the rear chamber to reduce excessive pedal travel which may result from increased fluid displacement required to move the low drag caliper piston out against the rotor.

The quick take-up uses a spring-loaded ball check val...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 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: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

Remove

  • Raise and support vehicle using a suitable lift.
  • Reference mark propeller shaft at transfer case flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft-to-transfer case flange bolts.
  • Reference mark propeller shaft at torque tube flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft-to-torque tube flange bolts.
  • Push propeller shaft toward rear of vehicle.
  • Remove propeller shaft.

Install

  • Install rear of propeller shaft to torque tube flange.
  • Align reference marks on propeller shaft and torque tube flange. Thoroughly clean and apply threadlocker GM P/N United States 12345493 P/N Canada 10953488 or equivalent to the bolt thread...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator from bracket.
  • Remove alternator from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the fo...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Indicator Lamp -> Electronic Engine Controls Or Electronic Fuel Injection Except Tracker
Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

The Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a problem and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM/PCM memory can be cleared of codes either by using a scan tool (OBD II systems) or by disconnecting the battery ground ca...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove left wiper arm linkage nuts.
  • Reposition left wiper arm linkage for access.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster and reposition.
  • Remove air cleaner cover and intake tube. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables to prevent bending cable housings.
  • Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables from TBI mounting bracket.
  • Remove transmission fluid filler tube.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at inlet pipe.
  • Remove hose from inlet pipe.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose fr...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

Under Driver Side Of The IP Diagram for 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.4 V6 GASUnder Driver Side Of The IP Diagram for 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Interface Unit
  • Vehicle Communication Unit
  • Front, LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.4 V6 GASFront, LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
  • Engine Harness
  • Strut Tower
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

    2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Rear Seat Audio Control
  • Speaker RR Liftgate
  • Speaker LR Liftgate
  • 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Park Brake Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Daytime Running Lamps Control Module
  • Daytime Running Lamps Ambient Light Sensor
  • Park/ Turn Signal Lamp- Left Front
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

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

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