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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks from 1990+

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> General Motors Corp. -> 1990-2002 Chevrolet Lumina APV & Venture, Oldsmobile Silhouette & Pontiac Montana & Trans Sport
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Delco-Moraine Single Piston Caliper -> Description
Vehicle: 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

The caliper assembly slides on its mounting surfaces, Figs. through . Upon brake application, hydraulic pressure against the piston forces the inboard pad against the in...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.8 V6 GAS

Returnless Fuel System

On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."

On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.8 V6 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove engine splash shield.
  • Insert a suitable drift or punch through brake caliper and into brake rotor to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft link.
  • Disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
  • Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector, then reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.
  • Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Install wheel hub remover tool No. J 42129, or equival...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove nut and cable from B+ terminal.
  • Remove electrical connector.
  • Remove rear brace mounting bolt.
  • Remove bolt retaining rear brace to righthand exhaust manifold and remove brace.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Remov...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1998-2005 Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport, Venture & 2002-03 Rendezvous
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 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.

  • Open the instrument panel compartment door.
  • Remove the door located at the rear of the instrument panel compartment.
  • Open the A/C and heater module access door, Fig. .
  • Remove the first cabin air filter through the A/C and heater module access...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Drain engine coolant into a suitable container, then remove engine forward strut bracket and swing rearward.
  • Disconnect forward lamp harness from fan frame and unplug fan connector.
  • Remove fan assemb...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove belt shield bolt and shield.
  • Lift or...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

Convenience Center Components Diagram for 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.8 V6 GASConvenience Center Components Diagram for 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • Convenience Center
  • Hazard Flasher
  • Audio Alarm Module
  • Blower Motor Low Speed Relay
  • Passenger Compartment Diagram for 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.4 V6 GASPassenger Compartment Diagram for 2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Sliding Door Open/Close Switch
  • Ground
  • Body Harness
  • Connector C-308
  • Ground G-302
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

    2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Convenience Center
  • Heater And A/C Control Assembly
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • A/C High Pressure Switch
  • A/C Compressor Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: SEAT BELT - CHILD RESTRAINT - TOP TETHER HDWR PKG
    Vehicle: 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Seats, Belts, Interior Trim, Carpets, Air Bags
  • Document: LOW VOLTAGE DISPLAY ON IP GAUGE, LIGHTS DIM AT STOP LIGHTS, BATTERY DISCHARGED, NO START, SLOW CRANKING, DIM LIGHTS AT IDLE, LOW GENERATOR OUTPUT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.8 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Low, Dead Battery
  • Starting Problems
  • Insufficient Performance
  • Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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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