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Pontiac Sunbird CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Pontiac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunbird 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 Sunbird cars and light trucks from 1990+
General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1992-93 -> Precautions -> Cleanliness -> General Service -> R-12 Systems -> R-134a Systems -> Safety
Vehicle: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird SE 2.0 L4 GAS
Safety
R-12 Systems
The Freon refrigerant used in car air conditioners is also known as R-12. It is colorless and odorless both as a gas and a liquid. Since it boils (vaporizes) at -21.7°F, it will usually be in a vapor state when being handled in a repair shop. But if a portion of the liquid coolant should come in contact with the hands or face, note that its temperature momentarily will be at least 22° below zero.
Protective goggles should be worn when opening any refrigerant lines. If liquid coolant does touch the eyes, bathe the eyes quickly in cold water. ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> AC-DELCO TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Assemble -> Assembly -> BCIA SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> BCIA TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> Disassemble -> Disassembly -> GEO METRO SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE -> OVERHAUL -> TOYOTA/GM SINGLE DIAPHRAGM TYPE
Vehicle: 1994 Pontiac Sunbird LE 3.1 V6 GAS
AC-DELCO TANDEM DIAPHRAGM TYPE
OVERHAUL
Disassemble
- Remove pedal pushrod boot, silencer, check valve, vacuum switch and grommets, as equipped, then the front housing seal.
- Scribe matching marks between front and rear housing sections, then mount booster assembly in suitable holding fixture with rear housing facing up.
- Apply pressure to housing with holding fixture forcing screw and rotate rear housing counterclockwise to unlock housing halves.
- Slowly release spring tension, then remove booster assembly from holding fixture. Do not allow spring tension to release suddenly, as ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Pontiac Sunbird 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: 1990 Pontiac Sunbird GT 2.0 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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Pontiac Sunbird SE 3.1 V6 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 ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace -> Automatic Transaxle -> Manual Transaxle
Vehicle: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0 L4 GAS
Manual Transaxle
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove wiring strap from upper starter mounting bolt.
- Disconnect shifter cables at selector lever.
- Remove upper and lower transaxle control lever cable bracket and cables.
- Remove drive axle support brace.
- Disconnect wiring from starter motor, then remove starter motor mounting bolts and starter motor.
- Reverse ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1991 Pontiac Sunbird 2.0 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 Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Pontiac Sunbird SE 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Drain engine cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove forward lamp harness from frame and unplug fan connector.
- Remove cooling fan attaching bolts and cooling fan.
- Remove hood latch from radiator support.
- Remove upper radiator hose clamp.
- Disconnect upper radiator hose from radiator.
- Remove lower radiator hose clamp.
- Disconnect lower radiator hose from radiator.
- Remove transaxle fluid cooler lines from radiator.
- On models ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Pontiac Sunbird SE 2.0 L4 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove coolant recovery tank.
- Pivot tensioner and remove belt from alternator, using 19mm w...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear Of Engine Diagram for 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE 3.1 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
RH Rear Of Manual Transaxle Diagram for 1991 Pontiac Sunbird SE 3.1 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1991 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1990 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Pontiac Sunbird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WARRANTY - CORP PARTS RETURN PROGRAM - REV Vehicle: 1985 Pontiac Sunbird SE 1.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: PROCESSING GM ACCESSORIES - INITIAL QUALITY ISSUES - REVISED Vehicle: 1994 Pontiac Sunbird LE 2.0 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Pontiac Sunbird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Pontiac Sunbird 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 Sunbird 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 Sunbird 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 Sunbird 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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