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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Aztek, Rendezvous & Vue -> Canyon, Colorado, Sierra & Silverado -> Equinox & Torrent -> Express & Savana -> HHR -> Installation -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> Removal -> Tracker
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS

Aztek, Rendezvous & Vue

Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of drum to hub.
  • Remove and discard retaining clip.
  • Remove brake drum. If brake drum does not come off easily, proceed as follows:
    • Loosen parking brake cable.
    • Remove backing plate access hole plug.
    • Disengage self adjuster by inserting suitable flat-bladed tool through backing plate access hole.
    • Loosen adjuster screw by inserting another flat-bladed tool through access hole .
    • Install access hole plug.
    • Apply small amount of penetrating oil around brake drum center hole.
    • Remove brake drum.
  • Disengage adjuster spring hook e...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 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 the vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.

Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...

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

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect starter motor solenoid positive terminal nut and electrical wires, then the S-terminal nut and electrical wire
  • Remove mounting bolt and torque converter cover.
  • Remove mounting bolts and ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2005-09 Equinox & 2006-09 Torrent
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 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.

  • Remove the push pins from the rear of the righthand air inlet panel, Fig. .
  • Open the hood,
  • Remove the push pins from the top and forward edge of...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS

This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater inlet pipe.
  • Remove hose from heater inlet pipe.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater outlet hose ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Using removal tool J 39914 or equivalent, rotate drive belt tensioner to release tension on drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt from right idler pulley.
  • Carefully release removal tool J 39914 or equivalent to relieve drive belt tensioner spring tension.
  • Remove removal tool J 39914 or equivalent from drive belt tensioner.
  • If vehicle will not be raised or lifted to perform additional work, then with a floor jack and a wood block, support front of engine using ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

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

Wiper/Washer Components Diagram for 2006 Pontiac Torrent  3.4 V6 GASWiper/Washer Components Diagram for 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Switch
  • Washer Switch
  • Washer Pump
  • Wiper Motor
  • Cooling System Diagram for 2006 Pontiac Torrent  3.4 V6 GASCooling System Diagram for 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Cooling Fan
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

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

    2006 Pontiac Torrent  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Starter Relay
  • Horn
  • Cooling Fan
  • A/C Clutch
  • 2006 Pontiac Torrent  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Driver Seat Adjuster Switch
  • Driver Seat Horizontal Motor
  • Driver Seat Rear Vertical Motor
  • Driver Seat Front Vertical Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2006 Pontiac Torrent 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 2006 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES

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