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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks from 1990+

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> Buick Reatta & Oldsmobile Toronado & Trofeo & 1990-93 Buick Riviera
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM, GENERAL MOTORS -> MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT
Vehicle: 1991 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect wire connector from brake warning pressure switch.
  • Disconnect brake lines fro...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

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: 1991 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove shaft nut and washer.
  • Remove brake caliper from steering knuckle and suspend caliper assembly.
  • Remove rotor from hub and bearing assembly, then stabilizer shaft or link from control arm.
  • Remove ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Remove drive axle from transaxle using axle shaft remover tool No. J-33008, a...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove righthand cooling fan.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove A/C compressor upper support brace. Move compressor to side.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect engine oil cooler lines at flex connector.
  • Remove bolts from flywheel inspection cover and remove cover.
  • Remove starter mou...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 Buick Reatta 3.8 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 Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing using hose clamp pliers.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to i...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

  • On models equipped with airbag, disable airbag system.
  • On all models, disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise using suitable tool to remove drive belt.
  • Remove tensioner pulley attaching bolt, then remove pulley.
  • Remove power steering pump from bracket and position aside.
  • Loosen, but do not remove, alternator attaching bolts, then remove alter...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LH Front Of Engine  Diagram for 1990 Buick Reatta  3.8 V6 GASLH Front Of Engine Diagram for 1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position Sensor
  • Fuel Pump Prime Connector
  • Cruise Control Servo
  • Behind LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1991 Buick Reatta  3.8 V6 GASBehind LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1991 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Chime Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1990 Buick Reatta  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Door Lock Relay
  • Keyless Entry Module
  • LH Door Lock Motor
  • RH Door Lock Motor
  • 1988 Buick Reatta  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1988 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunload Sensor
  • Heater And A/C Programmer
  • Body Computer Module
  • Outside Air Temperature Sensor
  • In Car Temperature Sensor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Buick Reatta cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: TIRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE
    Vehicle: 1991 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: USE OF "SURFACE CONDITIONING DISKS" WHEN CLEANING ENGINE GASKET SEALING SURFACES AND/OR REUSED ENGINE PARTS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1990 Buick Reatta 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Buick Reatta AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Buick Reatta 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 Buick Reatta 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 Buick Reatta 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 Buick Reatta 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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