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2004 Buick Rainier CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Buick REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Bravada, Envoy, Rainer & TrailBlazer -> Heater Core, Replace -> Auxiliary -> Main
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rainier 4.2 L6 GAS
Main
- Remove HVAC module as outlined in "Heating, Ventilation & Air Condition (HVAC) Module, Replace."
- Remove mounting screws and heater core access cover.
- Remove heater core.
- Reverse procedure to install. Torque heater core access cover mounting screws to 17 inch lbs.
Auxiliary
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS
Removal
- Siphon 2/3 of the brake fluid from master cylinder.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Compress caliper pistons until they bottom in bores using suitable clamp, Fig. .
- Disconnect brake hose at caliper by removing inlet fitting bolt.
- Remove mounting bolts and caliper.
Inspection
Should it become required to remove the caliper for installation of new components, clean components in denatured alcohol, wipe dry using lint-free cloths. Blow out drilled passages and holes using compressed air. Inspect dust boots for punctures or tears. If punctures or tears are...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Relay, Terraza, Uplander & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS
For v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rainier 4.2 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Place reference marks on propeller shaft and rear axle pinion yoke for installation reference.
- On models equipped with 2WD, place reference marks on propeller shaft and transmission yoke for installation reference.
- On models equipped with 4WD, place reference marks on propeller shaft and transfer...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connector, then alternator cable.
- Remove alternator mounting b...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the war...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS
- Drain coolant from radiator into a suitable container.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove radiator support shield mounting nuts and bolts, then radiator support shield.
- Remove transmission cooler lines from radiator.
- Remove outlet radiator hose from radiator.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove inlet radiator hose from radiator.
- Remove air cleaner assembly and air resonator assembly.
- Remove inlet radiator hose.
- Remove transmission oil cooler lines from fan shroud.
- Disconnect fan clutch electrical connector.
- Remove fan clutch from water pump.
- Remove upper fan shroud moun...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
- Route belt over pulleys excep...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Buick Rainier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Park Neutral Position Switch Diagram for 2004 Buick Rainier 4.2 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Instrument Panel Component Locations Diagram for 2004 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Buick Rainier cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2004 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2004 Buick Rainier 4.2 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Buick Rainier 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: 2004 Buick Rainier 4.2 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rainier 4.2 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Buick Rainier 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 2004 Buick Rainier 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 2004 Buick Rainier 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 2004 Buick Rainier 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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