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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Brake Pad Service -> All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GAS

All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal

Removal
  • Remove 2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder reservoir.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark wheel to axle flange relationship for installation alignment, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove bolt and washer attaching cable support bracket to caliper, Fig. .
  • Remove sleeve bolt and pivot caliper, Fig. . Do not completely remove caliper.
  • Remove outboard and inboard shoe and linings, then two pad clips from caliper support.
Installation
  • Turn piston and thread it into caliper assembly using suitable spanner-type tool in piston slots...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> LaCrosse & Lucerne
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 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 ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXS 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt from alternator.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector.
  • Position alternator output BAT terminal protective boot aside.
  • Remove alternator output BAT terminal nut...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-08 Grand Prix, 2005-09 LaCrosse & 2006-07 Monte Carlo & 2006-09 Impala
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). 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 righthand air inlet grill...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 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 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent. Cap or plug cooling components to prevent system contamination.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater pipe.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove drive belt.
  • Remov...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Buick Lacrosse cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Front Lights Diagram for 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GASFront Lights Diagram for 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fog Lamp
  • Park/Turn Signal Lamp
  • Marker Lamp
  • High Beam Headlamp
  • Low Beam Headlamp
  • Rear Fascia Diagram for 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GASRear Fascia Diagram for 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-406
  • Splice S-401
  • Splice S-402
  • Connector C-450
  • Splice S-450
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Buick Lacrosse cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Garage Door Opener
  • 2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Lacrosse CXL 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Data Link Connector
  • Speedometer
  • Fuel Level Sensor
  • Tachometer
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Buick Lacrosse cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Buick Lacrosse CX 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Buick Lacrosse AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Buick Lacrosse 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 2005 Buick Lacrosse 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 2005 Buick Lacrosse 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 2005 Buick Lacrosse 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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