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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Montana AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> General System -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Montana 3.4 V6 GAS

General System

  • Inspect components for damage or unusual wear. Replace as required.
  • Inspect backing plate mounting bolts and ensure they are tight.
  • Inspect wheel cylinders. Excessive fluid indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. Slight amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as lubricant for cylinder pistons.
  • Inspect adjuster screw operation. If satisfactory, lightly lubricate adjusting screw and washer with suitable brake lube. If operation is unsatisfactory, replace.
  • Clean rust and dirt from shoe contact surfaces on backing plate using fi...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Montana AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> Montana SV6, Relay, Terraza & Uplander -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.5 V6 GAS

Normal Service

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Montana 3.4 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove engine splash shield.
  • Insert a suitable drift or punch through brake caliper and into brake rotor to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft link.
  • Disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
  • Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector, then reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.
  • Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Install wheel hub remover tool No. J 42129, or equival...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Montana AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Montana 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
  • Remove converter cover.
  • Remove starter motor ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Montana AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2005-07 Montana SV6, Relay, Terraza & 2005-08 Uplander
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.5 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 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.

  • Open the glove compartment door.
  • Remove the rear inside instrument panel compartment door.
  • Open the cabin filter access door, Fig. .
  • Remove the righthand cabin ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Montana AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2005-06 Montana SV6
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Turn ignition On.
  • Press TRIP/RESET button on DIC to view menu choices, then stop on "Oil."
  • Press and hold TRIP/RESET button for more than five seconds. Monitor has been properly reset whe...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Montana AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
  • Disconnect and plug lower transmission oil cooler line from radiator.
  • Remove air cleaner and duct assembly.
  • Remove right side diagonal brace, then the radiator inlet hose.
  • Disconnect cooling fan harness electrical connector.
  • Loosen engine mount strut nuts from engine side of strut.
  • Remove engine mount strut bracket brace bolts from upper radiator support, then rotate struts and brackets rearward.
  • Reposition coolant overflow hose from rese...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Pontiac Montana AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.5 V6 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Pontiac Montana AUTOMOBILES

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

Cooling System Component Views Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.5 V6 GASCooling System Component Views Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.5 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cooling Fan
  • Hood Ajar Switch
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
  • Inflatable Restraint Front End Sensor
  • Hood Ajar Switch Connector
  • Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Montana  3.4 V6 GASTurn Signal/Multifunction Switch Diagram for 2005 Pontiac Montana 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Turn Signal/Multifunction Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Pontiac Montana AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Pontiac Montana  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Pontiac Montana 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Overhead Console
  • 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Pontiac Montana SV6 3.5 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Adjuster Switch- Driver
  • Seat Adjuster Motor Assembly- Driver
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Pontiac Montana AUTOMOBILES

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

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

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