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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS

Manual Bleed

  • If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
  • If master cylinder is suspected to have air in bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
    • Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
    • Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
    • Connect and ...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.

Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...

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

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rainier 4.2 L6 GAS

The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the On position as a bulb check. I...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rainier 4.2 L6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain coolin...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES

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

Global Positioning System Antenna Location Diagram for 2005 Buick Rainier  5.3 V8 GASGlobal Positioning System Antenna Location Diagram for 2005 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Global Positioning System Antenna
  • Engine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Buick Rainier  5.3 V8 GASEngine Compartment Component Locations Diagram for 2005 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Low Pressure Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Buick Rainier  5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
  • Inside Rearview Mirror
  • 2005 Buick Rainier  5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Rainier 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cargo Lamp
  • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Rear Window Defogger Grid
  • Rear Window Wiper Motor
  • Audio Amplifier
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Buick Rainier AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Engine Rattle Noise after R And R of the Crankshaft Balancer -Inspect Bolt Torque
    Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rainier 4.2 L6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rainier 4.2 L6 GAS

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

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