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

Cooling Fans -> Passenger Cars Except Saturn -> LUMINA -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> Coolant Fan, Replace -> DESCRIPTION -> Primary Cooling Fan Does Not Run -> Primary Cooling Fan Runs Continuously w/Engine Coolant Cool & A/C Mode Selector Off -> Secondary Cooling Fan Does Not Run -> Secondary Cooling Or Generator Fan Runs Continuously w/Engine Coolant Cool & A/C Mode Selector Off -> System Diagnosis -> SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS & TESTING -> TROUBLESHOOTING
Vehicle: 1993 Buick Century Special 2.2 L4 GAS

DESCRIPTION

Each coolant fan is controlled by individual cooling fan relays. The primary cooling fan relay coil is grounded through the ECM when vehicle speed is less than the speed set by the ECM and the coolant temperature reaches 227°F with the A/C off, and 223°F with A/C on. The primary cooling fan runs until the ignition switch is turned off, or coolant temperature decreases to 220°F with A/C off, or 216°F with A/C on.

The secondary cooling fan relay coil is grounded through the ECM when the coolant temperature reaches 245°F. The contacts close and voltage is applied...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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

Drum Brakes -> Type 6 -> Tightening Specifications;
Vehicle: 1995 Buick Century Special 2.2 L4 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Century (1982-05), Regal, Celebrity, Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser & 6000 2.5L, 2.8L MFI, 3.1L, 3.3L & 3.8L Engines
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1994 Buick Century Special 2.2 L4 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Buick Century 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 Century cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt from alternator.
  • Place coolant recovery reservoir aside for access.
  • Remove alternator rear bracket nut.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect electrical connector from alternator.
  • Remove protective boot from alternator output BAT terminal.
  • Remove alternator output BAT...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1997-2005 Century, Regal, 1998-2002 Intrigue & 2000-05 Impala & Monte Carlo
Vehicle: 2002 Buick Century Limited 3.1 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.

  • 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 rig...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Active Handling System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Buick Century Custom 3.3 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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

Below LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 Buick Century Special 2.2 L4 GASBelow LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 Buick Century Special 2.2 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Splice S226
  • Connector C206
  • Connector C225
  • Splice S223
  • Splice S276
  • Forward Edge Of Driver Door, Base Of Side Window Diagram for 2003 Buick Century  3.1 V6 GASForward Edge Of Driver Door, Base Of Side Window Diagram for 2003 Buick Century 3.1 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Outside Rearview Mirror
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Connector - Driver
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Switch Connector - Driver
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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

    1993 Buick Century Special 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1993 Buick Century Special 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Master Switch Assembly
  • Master Control Unit
  • RH Front Window Switch
  • LH/RH Window Motor
  • LH/RH Rear Window Switch
  • 1997 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Buick Century Limited 3.1 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Driver Information Display Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: CONTAMINATED R-134A A/C SYSTEMS - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FLUSHING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1996 Buick Century Special 2.2 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: WINDSHIELD WIPER PERFORMANCE, CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAINTENANCE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1996 Buick Century Custom 3.1 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Buick Century AUTOMOBILES

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