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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting -> Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check -> Road Test
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

When troubleshooting the hydraulic brake system, perform the following inspections.

Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check

Start engine and depress the brake pedal. If the pedal gradually falls under constant pressure, the hydraulic system may be leaking. Raise the vehicle on a lift and inspect all tubing lines and backing plates for signs of leakage. It may be required to lift or remove the carpeting or floor mats to inspect for boost...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS

To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.

  • Raise and support vehicle on a hoist.
  • Remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft retaining nut and discard the nut.
  • Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  • Detach wheel speed sensor wiring harness mounting clip from knuckle.
  • Detach rear park brake cable and clev...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittent Connections -> Poor Connections -> Scan Tool Data Definitions
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

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

Intermittent & Poor Connections

Intermittent Connections

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

  • Wiring broken inside insulation.
  • Poor connection between male and fema...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove starter solenoid BAT terminal nut and positive battery cable from starter motor.
  • Remove engine harness terminal from starter motor.
  • Disconnect starter motor elect...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix 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 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing.
  • Remove lower radiator air deflector.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Re...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Remove the battery.
  • Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to remove the drive belt.
  • Remove the supercharger belt from...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

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

Left Side Of Rear Compartment Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8 V6 GASLeft Side Of Rear Compartment Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Digital Radio Receiver
  • Wheel Well
  • Digital Radio Receiver Connector
  • Lower Right Side of the Engine Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GASLower Right Side of the Engine Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Engine Oil Pressure Switch
  • Connector C-125
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Pontiac Grand Prix  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
  • Driver Outside Rearview Mirror
  • Passenger Outside Rearview Mirror
  • 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • Body Control Module
  • Horn Switch
  • Horn Assembly
  • Multifunction Turn Signal Lever
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix AUTOMOBILES

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

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

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