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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Delphi DBC 7 -> System Service -> Alero & Grand Am -> Alero, Cavalier, Century, Grand Am, Impala, Monte Carlo, Regal & Sunbird -> Alero, Cavalier, Grand Am & Sunfire -> Alero, Grand Am & Malibu -> Automated Bleed -> BPMV Bracket -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Century, Impala, Monte Carlo & Regal -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Front -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Malibu -> Manual Bleed -> Manual Flush -> Pressure Flush -> Rear -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

In most circumstances a manual brake bleed is all that is required. Automated ABS bleeding is required under the following conditions: when manual bleeding does not achieve desired pedal height or feel; brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) replacement; extreme loss of brake fluid; air ingestion is suspected.

Manual Bleed

Use suitable container to catch fluid.

  • Clean reservoir cover and surrounding area.
  • Remove cover, fill fluid reservoir and install cover.
  • Attach one end of a clear plastic hose to rear hydraulic modulator bleeder valve, then submerge other end of hos...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.4 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT1 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Select park/1st gear position in transmission and apply park brake.
  • Disconnect battery negative cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove right post-catalytic converter heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
  • Remove left post-catalytic converter HO2S.
  • Remove exhaust crossover pipe assembly to catalytic converter retaining nuts.
  • Separate exhaust crossover pipe assembly from catalytic converter assemblies.
  • Remove transmission tunnel cross-brace to body retaining bolts.
  • Remove transmission tunnel cross-brace.
  • Support exhaust system with a suitable jack.
  • Remove exhaust crossover pipe assembly to left...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT 3.4 V6 GAS

Removal

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove flywheel inspection cover.
  • Remove starter electrical connectors.
  • Remove mounting bolts and starter.

Installation

  • Tighten solenoid BAT terminal nut next to cap while starter is still on bench.
  • Connect solenoid electrical terminal.
  • Torque soleno...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2 L4 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the air b...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT1 3.4 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove evaporator hose assembly.
  • Remove condenser tube.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT1 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Support engine with suitable wooden block and suitable floor jack positioned below oil pan.
  • Remove cruise control module.
  • Remove engine mount to bracket support bo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Under Left Front Seat Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.4 V6 GASUnder Left Front Seat Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Seat Rear Vertical Motor
  • Seat Horizontal Motor
  • Seat Front Vertical Motor
  • Seat Belt Switch Connector
  • I/P Wiring Harness Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT1 3.4 V6 GASI/P Wiring Harness Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT1 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch Connector
  • Instrument Panel Cluster Connector
  • Hazard Switch Connector
  • Cruise Control On/Off Switch Connector
  • Odometer Reset Switch Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Data Link Connector
  • Windshield Washer Fluid Level Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Low washer indicator
  • 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT1 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT1 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • License Lamp
  • RH Lamp Assembly
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT 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 Pontiac Grand AM GT 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 Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

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