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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL Plus 3.6 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 t...

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

DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Scribe propeller shaft reference mark on transfer case flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft to transfer case flange attaching bolts.
  • Scribe propeller shaft reference mark on torque tube flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft to torque tube flange attaching bolts.
  • Push propeller shaft ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Scan Tool Data Definitions
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL Plus 3.6 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Scan Tool Data Definitions

Refer to Fig. for scan tool data definitions.

Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Intermittent & Poor Connections

Intermittents

Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:

  • Wiring broken inside insulation.
  • Poor connection between male and female terminal ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove torque struts and rotate engine to access alternator.
  • Remove alternator B+ terminal nut and battery cable from alternator.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector.
  • Remove drive belt from alternator.
  • Remove id...

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-07 Rendezvous
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 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.

  • Pull tab located on outer access panel upward and outward, F...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2003-07 Rendezvous -> Reset
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

Reset

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) alerts the driver when a large change in the pressure of one tire exists. The system detects a tire pressure condition while the vehicle is in motion, once a tire pressure condition is detected, the system alerts the driver whenever the ignition is turned On.

  • Inflate all tires to the proper pressure.
  • Place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Depress the MODE button unti...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

Inlet

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

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL Plus 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Raise vehicle and suitably support.
  • Remove righthand engine splash shield.
  • Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

Above Front Windshield Diagram for 2005 Buick Rendezvous  3.4 V6 GASAbove Front Windshield Diagram for 2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Inside Rearview Mirror
  • Vanity Mirror Lamp
  • Left Sunshade
  • Right Sunshade
  • Vanity Mirror Lamp Connector
  • Left Top Of Engine Diagram for 2005 Buick Rendezvous  3.4 V6 GASLeft Top Of Engine Diagram for 2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve
  • Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Body Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Stoplamp Switch
  • A/t Shift Lock Control Solenoid
  • 2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
  • Driver Outside Rearview Mirror
  • Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 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 Rendezvous 3.4 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 Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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