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2008 Pontiac Torrent CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Pontiac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Delco Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS
Manual Bleed
- If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
- Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
- If master cylinder is suspected to have air in bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
- Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
- Connect and ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS
Front
Observe and accurately reference mark the positions of all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft prior to disassembly. These components include the propeller shafts, drive axles, pinion flange, inner axle shafts, etc. Reassemble all components in the exact relationship the components had to one another prior to disassembly. Follow the specifications, torque values and any measurement made prior to disassembly in order to maintain the factory system balance of the driveline components. System balance provides a smoother running driveline operation.
- Unloc...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic System Check -> Diagnostic Tests -> DTC C0569 System Configuration Error -> DTC C0750 Left Front Low Tire Pressure Sensor, C0755 Right Front Low Tire Pressure Sensor, C0760 Left Rear Low Tire Pressure Sensor Or C0765 Right Rear Low Tire Pressure Sensor -> DTC C0775 Low Tire Pressure System Sensors Not Learned -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Low Tire Pressure Indicator Fault -> Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 3.6 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Tests
Low tire pressure in one or more tires is indicated by a continuously illuminated TPMS indicator after the bulb check is completed. The DIC will display a check tire pressure type message, if equipped. It is not necessary to perform the Relearn procedure for a low tire condition.
When a TPMS DTC is set, the TPMS indicator will flash for one minute after the bulb check is completed and then will remain illuminated. The DI...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 3.6 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen clamps at both ends of air cleaner intake duct.
- Remove positive crankcase ventilation fresh air pipe from air cleaner intake duct.
- Remove air cleaner intake duct from mass air flow sensor and throttle body.
- Disconnect mass air flow sensor electrical connector.
- Remove air cleaner assembly bolt and air cleaner assembly.
- Remove drive belt from alternator pulley, using a suitable tool.
- Reposition...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2005-09 Equinox & 2006-09 Torrent
Vehicle: 2008 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 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GAS
The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns On during vehicle operation, a vehicl...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 3.6 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from engine.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from engine.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
- Partially drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remo...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Pontiac Torrent GXP 3.6 V6 GAS
- Remove engine splash shield.
- Remove right side engine mount bracket.
- Completely remove lower engine mount bracket bolt.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension.
- Slide drive belt off of alternator pulley.
- Slowly relea...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Pontiac Torrent cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Door Diagram for 2008 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Underbody Components Diagram for 2008 Pontiac Torrent 3.4 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Pontiac Torrent cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Pontiac Torrent GT 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Pontiac Torrent GT 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Pontiac Torrent cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Pontiac Torrent AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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