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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Rendezvous 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 Rendezvous cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electric Cooling Fans -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Component Replacement
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect clamp and remove coolant reservoir hose.
  • Remove clip and coolant reservoir.
  • Remove cruise control cable from throttle lever and accelerator control cable bracket.
  • Rotate cable counterclockwise at module and remove it from band.
  • Disconnect electrical connector and remove cruise control module from bracket.
  • Remove the engine coolant heater harness from lefthand front fender diagonal brace.
  • Remove mounting bolts and lefthand front end sheet metal diagonal brace.
  • Loosen two intake air duct clamps from the Mass Air Flow (MAF) ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> General Service
Vehicle: 2006 Buick Rendezvous CX 3.6 V6 GAS

Certain general service procedures apply, regardless of whether the brakes are vacuum or hydraulically assisted. Only top quality, clean brake fluid should be used. More seals and valves are used with power brake systems than with ordinary brakes, so an inferior brake fluid will do much more damage. For the same reason, ensure all dirt is kept out of the system. Additionally, on models with hydraulic assist brakes, care must be taken not to mix the fluids of the booster hydraulic system and brake hydraulic system as the fluids are not compatible.

If the power unit fails, the brak...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

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: 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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 Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove engine splash shield, and stabilizer shaft link.
  • Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  • Insert a suitable drift through brake caliper and remove front wheel driveshaft nut.
  • Separate outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
  • Separate lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Attach front hub spindle remover tool No. J 42129, or equivalent, then disengage driveshaft from hub and bearing assembly.
  • Disengage driveshaft from transaxle using slide hammer tool No. J ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Buick Rendezvous cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL Plus 3.6 V6 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove air baffle bolts, then air baffle.
  • Remove starter motor BAT terminal nut and electrical leads.
  • Remove torque converter cover.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts, then starter motor from vehicle.
  • ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Buick Rendezvous cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-07 Rendezvous
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Pull tab located on outer access panel upward and outward, F...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> Rendezvous -> Less Driver Information Center (DIC) -> With Driver Information Center (DIC)
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

Less Driver Information Center (DIC)

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 begin to flash indicating the system is resetting.
  • Turn ignition Off, then start engine.
  • The engine oil change lamp should light as a bulb che...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove wiper motor module assembly.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster and reposition.
  • Remove air cleaner cover and intake tube.
  • Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables from TBI mounting bracket to prevent bending cable housings.
  • Remove transmission fluid filler tube.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at inlet heater pipe.
  • Remove hose from inlet heater pipe.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous Ultra 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Raise vehicle and suitably support.
  • Remove righthand engine splash shield.
  • Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

Instrument Panel Diagram for 2004 Buick Rendezvous  3.6 V6 GASInstrument Panel Diagram for 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.6 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Radio
  • Head Up Display Switch
  • Fuse Block
  • Hazard Switch
  • Parking Brake Components Diagram for 2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL Plus 3.6 V6 GASParking Brake Components Diagram for 2005 Buick Rendezvous CXL Plus 3.6 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Park Brake Switch
  • Parking Brake
  • Park Brake Switch Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Buick Rendezvous  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
  • LH Steering Wheel Controls
  • RH Steering Wheel Controls
  • 2005 Buick Rendezvous  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Generator
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Battery Indicator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: CHEMICAL DAMAGE TO EXTERIOR POLYCARBONATE HEADLAMP LENSES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Lighting, Horns, Turn Signals, Steering Column
  • Document: ELIMINATING UNWANTED ODORS IN VEHICLES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2004 Buick Rendezvous 3.4 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Odors
  • Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Buick Rendezvous AUTOMOBILES

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