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

Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars Except Saturn -> SKYLARK -> 2.3L (VIN 3) Engine -> 3.3L Engine -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> Coolant Fan Does Not Turn Off With Engine Coolant Cool & A/C Mode Selector Off & Ignition switch in RUN -> Coolant Fan Does Not Turn On -> COOLING FAN, REPLACE -> DESCRIPTION -> System Check -> System Diagnosis -> SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1993 Pontiac Lemans SE 1.6 L4 GAS

DESCRIPTION

The coolant fan is controlled by the coolant fan relay. The coolant fan relay is electrically operated by the ECM. The ECM receives input signals from the coolant temperature sensor, vehicle speed sensor and A/C mode selector. The ECM will activate the coolant fan relay when engine temperature is above 227°F, air conditioning is turned on, or the coolant temperature sensor fails. Any of these input signals causes the ECM to ground, circuit 536 on 2.3L VIN D and VIN 3 engines and circuit 535 on 3.3L VIN N engines, when vehicle speed is less than 35 mph. When circu...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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

DISC BRAKES, GENERAL MOTORS -> General Information -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Lemans LE 1.6 L4 GAS

When troubleshoot...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird SE 3.1 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 strateg...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Bonneville SLE 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Disconnect outer tie rod end from steering knuckle.
  • Insert a drift or punch into brake rotor and against brake caliper in order to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
  • Remove and discard wheel drive shaft spindle nut that retains wheel drive shaft to hub.
  • Remove stabilizer shaft link.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from wheel speed sensor and reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.
  • Disconnect lower ball joint from steering knuckle.
  • Install wheel hub remover tool No. J 42129 or equivalent onto wheel hub and...

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

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Pontiac GTO 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect intake Air Temperature (IAT) and Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor wiring harness connectors.
  • Loosen air intake duct to throttle body and MAF sensor to air cleaner upper body clamps.
  • Remove duct with IAT and MAF sensors installed.
  • Install suitable breaker bar with hex-head socket to drive belt tensioner bolt.
  • Relieve tension on belt by rotating drive belt tensioner clockwise.
  • Remove belt from pulleys and drive belt tensioner.
  • Slowly release tension on drive belt tensioner, then remove breaker bar and socket from drive belt tensioner bolt.
  • Place s...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-08 Grand Prix, 2005-09 LaCrosse & 2006-07 Monte Carlo & 2006-09 Impala
Vehicle: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP 5.3 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 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.

  • Place the windshield wipers in the up position by turning the ignition switch Off when the wipers reach the desired position.
  • Open the hood.
  • Lift the righthand side of the rear hood seal from the flange in the area of the righthand air inlet grill...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1993 Pontiac Lemans SE 1.6 L4 GAS

The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Pontiac Solstice 2.4 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to heater core inlet tube.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to water pump bypass tube.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Pontiac Bonneville SE 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise to remove the dri...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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

Passenger Compartment Body Harness Diagram for 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix  3.1 V6 GASPassenger Compartment Body Harness Diagram for 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix 3.1 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-405
  • Main Body To Fuel Tank
  • Audio Components Diagram for 2008 Pontiac G5 GT 2.4 L4 GASAudio Components Diagram for 2008 Pontiac G5 GT 2.4 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Left Front Door Speaker
  • Right Rear Speaker
  • Left Rear Speaker
  • Right Front Door Speaker
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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

    2003 Pontiac Vibe  1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Pontiac Vibe 1.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Driver Seat Belt Switch
  • Inflatable Restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module
  • Passenger Seat Belt Warning Light
  • Passenger Occupant Detection Sensor
  • 2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Center High Mounted Stoplamp
  • Rear Compartment Lid Ajar Switch
  • Folding Top Switch
  • Rear Compartment Lid Release Actuator
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: RADIO TELEPHONE/MOBILE RADIO (TRANSCEIVER) INSTALLATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1985 Pontiac Fiero SE 2.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
  • Document: TECH 1/BRAKE CARTRIDGE - EXCHANGE PROGRAM
    Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Pontiac AUTOMOBILES

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