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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Firebird 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 Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> A/C Component Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C & Heater Controls -> Achieva, Beretta, Cavalier, Corsica, Cutlass, Grand Am, Malibu, Skylark & Sunfire -> Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> Beretta & Corsica -> Blower Motor -> Bonneville, LeSabre, LSS, Park Avenue, Regency, 88 & 98 -> Camaro & Firebird -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Ciera & 1996 Century -> Corvette -> Cutlass & Malibu -> Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> Cutlass Supreme, Grand Prix, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal & 1997 Century -> Electronic Controls -> Manual Controls -> Metro -> Metro & Prizm -> Prizm -> Saturn
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
On models equipped with a Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Vehicle Control Module (VCM) controlled A/C system, connect a suitable Scan Tool to the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), normally located behind the lefthand side of the instrument panel, near the steering column.
Blower Motor
Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark
Refer to diagnostic tables, Figs. through , for blower motor diagnosis. Refer to "Functional tests" for air flow information and "A/C & Heater Controls"for related diagnosis and testing.
Beretta & Corsica
Refer to diagno...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Rotor, Replace -> CAMARO & FIREBIRD -> EXCEPT CAMARO & FIREBIRD
Vehicle: 1994 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM GT 5.7 V8 GAS
EXCEPT CAMARO & FIREBIRD
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove caliper assembly from rotor as described in "Caliper Service."
- Remove caliper assembly mounting bracket attaching bolts, then the mounting bracket.
- Remove rotor from hub and bearing assembly.
- Reverse procedure to install.
CAMARO & FIREBIRD
- Remove caliper as described in "Caliper Removal" under "Caliper Service."
- Remove caliper mounting bracket attaching bolts, then the caliper mounting bracket.
- Remove wheel bearing lubricant cap...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Pontiac Firebird 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: 1992 Pontiac Firebird 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 Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Firebird 5.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark position of shaft in relation to pinion flange for reassembly.
- Remove straps securing universal joint to pinion flange, then disconnect shaft from flange. Tape bearing cups to universal joint to pre...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
Refer to Fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect intake duct, then remove air cleaner assembly.
- Raise and support vehicle, then drain engine coolant.
- Disconnect electrical connectors at cooling fans.
- Remove upper radiator mounting panel, then cooling fan assembly.
- Disconnect oil cooler lines, ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Pontiac Firebird 3.4 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Lift belt tensioner off belt using a socket and breaker bar.
- Remove drive belt.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Start and operate engine for 5 minutes. Check belt tension using a suitable belt tension gauge.
- On m...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Under Center Console Diagram for 2000 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Behind Center Of I/P Diagram for 1992 Pontiac Firebird 5.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1988 Pontiac Firebird 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1995 Pontiac Firebird 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: EXPANDABLE ACOUSTIC FOAM (TWO COMPONENT SOUND DAMPENER) USAGE WITH COLLISION DAMAGE REPAIRS Vehicle: 1986 Pontiac Firebird S/E 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: CONVERTIBLE TOP BACK WINDOWS - NEW POLICY PROC - REV Vehicle: 1991 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM GTA 5.7 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Pontiac Firebird 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 Firebird 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 Firebird 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 Firebird 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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