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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch 8.0 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> EBCM Connector Pin Identification -> Intermittent Fault Conditions -> Less Scan Tool -> With Scan Tool
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

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

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

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EBCM Connector Pin Identification

Refer to Fig. for EBCM connector terminal identification.

Diagnostic Tests

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Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Less Scan Tool

Current diagnostic trouble codes are cleared every time the ignition is turned off. To clear Malf History (Past Diagnostic Trouble Codes), select "Clear Codes" function on the scan tool. Past diagnostic trouble codes will clear themselves after...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO 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: 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle on a hoist.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Disconnect tie rod from knuckle.
  • Insert a drift into rotor and against caliper in order to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft nut.
  • Remove stabilizer link.
  • Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball joint after disconnecting electrical connector from sensor. Disconnect ele...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect intake Air Temperature (IAT) and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor wiring harness connectors.
  • Loosen air intake duct to throttle body and MAF sensor to air cleaner upper body clamps.
  • Remove duct with IAT and MAF sensors installed.
  • Install suitable breaker bar with hex-head socket to drive belt tensioner bolt.
  • Relieve tension on belt by rotating drive belt tensioner clockwise.
  • Remove belt from pulleys and drive belt tensioner.
  • Slowly release tension on drive belt tensioner, then remove breaker bar and socket from drive belt tensioner bolt.
  • Place s...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2004-06 GTO
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS

To reset the Engine Oil Life monitor proceed as follows:

  • Turn ignition on, but do not start engine.
  • Fully depress and release accelerator pedal three times within five seconds. The oil life indicator will ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Lift locking levers, then disconnect Mass Air Flow (MAF) and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensors' electrical connectors.
  • Loosen two clamps and remove intake duct.
  • Drain cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove vapor hose from radiator fan shroud clips and radiator clamp, then position it aside.
  • Remove vapor hose to surge tank clamp at radiator and position it aside.
  • Remove five upper shroud to radiator retainers.
  • Lift shroud on righthand side and release lefthand side locating tab.
  • Loosen and remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and thermostat housing.
  • Remove coolant vapor...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS

Removal

  • Install suitable breaker bar with hex-head socket to drive belt tensioner bolt.
  • Relieve tension on belt by rotating drive belt tensioner clockwise.
  • Remove belt from pulleys and drive belt tensioner.
  • Slowly release tension on drive belt tensioner. Remove breaker bar and socket from drive belt tensioner bolt.

Installation

  • Route drive belt arou...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2006 Pontiac GTO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Cruise Control System Diagram for 2006 Pontiac GTO  6.0 V8 GASCruise Control System Diagram for 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Module
  • Throttle Cable
  • Cruise Control Cable
  • Accelerator Pedal Cable
  • Cruise Control Outer Cable Adjuster
  • Lighting System Switch Component Views Diagram for 2006 Pontiac GTO  6.0 V8 GASLighting System Switch Component Views Diagram for 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Traction Control Switch
  • Hazard Warning Switch
  • Fuel Tank Filler Door Lock Release Switch
  • Trip Computer Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Pontiac GTO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2006 Pontiac GTO  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Fuel Door Release Actuator
  • Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch
  • Rear Compartment Lid Release Actuator
  • Trunk Solenoid Relay
  • 2006 Pontiac GTO  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Blower Relay
  • Defogger Relay
  • Blower Motor Resistor Assembly
  • HVAC Control Assembly
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Pontiac GTO cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 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: 2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Pontiac GTO AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 2006 Pontiac GTO 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 2006 Pontiac GTO 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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