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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Grand AM 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 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> ADJUSTMENTS -> TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE, ADJUST
Vehicle: 1993 Pontiac Grand AM GT 2.3 L4 GAS

TEMPERATURE CONTROL CABLE, ADJUST

The temperature control cable is self-adjusting. To operate this feature, briskly move lever back and forth from full Cold to full Hot. If clip requires adjustment, added effort may be required to move lever thr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Brake Pad Service -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1995 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.1 V6 GAS

Removal
  • Remove caliper assembly as described in "Caliper Service."
  • Remove shoe and lining assemblies from caliper, Figs. through , noting the following:
    • On models with tab mount outer shoe (all except series 3264), straighten bent over shoe tabs with suitable pliers.
    • On models with spring mount outer shoe (series 3264), insert screwdriver between shoe and caliper and disengage buttons on shoe from holes in caliper.
  • Remove sleeves and bushings from grooves in caliper mounting bolt holes, Figs. through .
Installation
  • Lubricate new bushings with suitable grease, install bushings in cali...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 1993 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.3 L4 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 v...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Pontiac Grand AM GT 3.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Install drive axle seal protector J-34754 or equivalent on outer joint.
  • Insert a screwdriver or drift into caliper and rotor to prevent rotor from turning and remove hub nut and washer.
  • Remove lower ball joint cotter pin and nut, then loosen joint using a suitable puller or tool No. J-29330. If right axle is being removed, turn wheel to left, if left axle is being removed, turn wheel to right.
  • Insert a prybar between suspension support and lower control arm and sepa...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Grand AM 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 Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2000 Pontiac Grand AM 2.4 L4 GAS

The Tire Low Tire Pressure indicator will turn On when the pressure in one of the tires becomes 12 psi. lower or higher then the other three. The low tire pressure monitor system uses the ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) wheel speed sensors to determine if a tire is low by a variation in wheel speed.

  • Inflate all tires to vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
  • Place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Press the RESET button loca...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove cruise control module.
  • Remove engine mount.
  • Rotate serpentine drive belt tensioner in clockwise direction and remove belt using suitable 3/8 inch breaker bar.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors and power steering line clip.
  • Remove mounting bolts, nu...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2 L4 GAS

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

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac Grand AM cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand AM GT 3.4 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Pontiac Grand AM 2.4 L4 GAS

  • Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

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

I/P Compartment lamp Diagram for 2003 Pontiac Grand AM  3.4 V6 GASI/P Compartment lamp Diagram for 2003 Pontiac Grand AM 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • I/P Compartment Lamp
  • I/P Compartment Lamp Switch
  • I/P Compartment Lamp Connector
  • I/P Compartment Lamp Switch Connector
  • I/P Components Diagram for 1989 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.3 L4 GASI/P Components Diagram for 1989 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.3 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Temperature Valve Actuator
  • Connector C218
  • Connector C230
  • Connector C213
  • Connector C219
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

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

    1987 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1987 Pontiac Grand AM SE 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Electronic Control Module
  • Hi Speed Coolant Fan Relay
  • Coolant Fan Resistor
  • A/C Dual Pressure Switch
  • Assembly Line Diagnostic Link (ALDL) Connector
  • 2001 Pontiac Grand AM  2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2001 Pontiac Grand AM 2.4 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Cool Fan Relay
  • Cooling Fan Right
  • Cooling Fan Left
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: DEX-COOL COOLANT - NEW LEAK DETECTION DYE J 46366 - REPLACES J 29545-6 - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Grand AM GT 3.1 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Document: WARRANTY CLAIM PREPARATION AND PROCESSING INFO
    Vehicle: 1988 Pontiac Grand AM 2.3 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Pontiac Grand AM AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Pontiac Grand AM 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 Pontiac Grand AM 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 Pontiac Grand AM 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 Pontiac Grand AM 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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