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Buick Rendezvous I Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the Buick Rendezvous I (2001–2007): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
- Transmission Fluid Temperature (TFT) Sensor Specifications
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission General Specifications
- Fluid Capacity Specifications
- Range Reference
- Shift Solenoid Valve State and Gear Ratio
- Shift Speed
- Transmission Internal Mode Switch Logic
- Line Pressure
- Component Resistance
- Automatic Transmission Schematic Icons
- Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.4L)
- Automatic Transmission Inline 20-Way Connector End View (3.6L)
- Automatic Transmission Internal Connector End Views
- Automatic Transmission Related Connector End Views
- Repair Procedure
- Removal Procedure
- Installation Procedure
- Automatic Transmission Range Selector Cable Adjustment
- Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement - Left
- Front Wheel Drive Shaft Oil Seal Replacement - Right
- Tools Required
- TCM Programming Procedures
- Tool Required
- Final Drive Replacement
- Transmission Mount Inspection
- How to Use This Section
- Basic Knowledge
- Diagnosis
- Transmission General Description
- Transmission Component and System Description
- Transmission Adaptive Functions
- Upshift Adapts (1-2, 2-3 and 3-4)
- Steady State Adapts
- Clearing Transmission Adaptive Pressure (TAP)
- Special Tools
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- End Play Specifications
- Transfer Case Selective Washer Specifications
- Transmission General Specifications
- Fluid Capacity Specifications
- Model Build Information (MN3)
- Model Build Information (MN7)
- Model Build Information (M15)
- Model Build Information (M76)
- Torque Converter Assembly Removal
- Transmission Support Fixture Assemble
- Transfer Case Removal
- Pan and Filter Assembly Removal
- Oil Filter Inspection
- Accumulator Assembly and 2-1 Band Servo Removal
- Wiring Harness Removal
- Oil Pump Removal
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Removal
- Tools Required
- Removal Procedure
- Front Differential Carrier End Play Check (FWD Only)
- Manual Valve Link and Oil Dam Removal
- Drive Axle Oil Seal Removal - Left
- Manual Shift Shaft Position (Internal Mode) Switch and Parking System Components Removal
- Case Components Disassemble
- Drive Sprocket Support Removal
- Drive Sprocket Support Assemble
- Manual Shift Shaft Position (Internal Mode) Switch and Parking System Components Installation
- Differential Carrier Disassemble (FWD Only)
- Disassembly Procedure
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Reluctor Wheel Assemble (FWD Only)
- 1-2 Support Roller Clutch Disassemble
- 1-2 Support Roller Clutch Assemble
- 1-2 Support Roller Clutch Functional Check
- Assembly Procedure
- 2-1 Manual Band Assemble
- Reaction Sun Gear and Drum Assemble
- Input and Third Sprag Clutches Assemble
- Input and Third Sprag Clutches Functional Check
- Input Clutch and Third Clutch Disassemble
- Input Clutch Housing Assembly Inspection
- Input Clutch Housing Ball Check Valve Disassemble
- Input Clutch and Third Clutch Assemble
- Input Clutch and Third Clutch Functional Air Check
- Input Clutch Housing and Sprag Clutches Assemble
- Input Clutch Housing End Play Check (FWD Only)
- Input Clutch Housing End Play Check (F4WD Only)
- Driven Sprocket Support Bearing Disassemble
- Driven Sprocket Support Bearing Assemble
- Drive Sprocket and Turbine Shaft Disassemble
- Drive Sprocket and Turbine Shaft Assemble
- Fourth Clutch Components Assemble
- Case Cover Components Inspection
- Case Cover Bearing Disassemble
- Case Cover Bearing Assemble
- Case Cover Components Assemble
- Case Cover and Gaskets Assemble
- Manual Valve Link and Oil Dam Assemble
- Differential Carrier End Play Check (FWD Only)
- Drive Shaft Oil Seal Disassemble - Right (FWD Only)
- Drive Shaft Oil Seal Assemble - Right (FWD Only)
- Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) Assemble (FWD Only)
- Control Valve Body Clean
- Control Valve Body Disassemble (Without Touch Activated Power)
- Control Valve Body Disassemble (With Touch Activated Power)
- Control Valve Body Assemble (With Touch Activated Power)
- Oil Pump Drive Shaft Assemble
- Oil Pump Components Assemble
- Wiring Harness Assemble
- Adjustment Procedure
- 2-1 Manual Band Servo Assemble
- Accumulator Components Assemble
- Reverse Band Servo Components Disassemble
- Reverse Band Servo Assemble
- Installation Procedure
- Output Shaft Assemble
- Transmission Holding Fixture Disassemble
- Torque Converter Inspection
- Park or Neutral - Engine Running (Park - Without Touch Activated Power)
- Pressure Regulator Valve (313)
- Actuator Feed Limit Valve (414)
- Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid Valve (322)
- Torque Signal Regulator Valve (321)
- Line Pressure Relief Valve (324)
- Manual Valve (404)
- Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Manual Valve Position Switch Assembly (34)
- 1-2, 3-4 Shift Solenoid Valve (315A)
- 2-3 Shift Solenoid Valve (315B)
- 1-2 Shift Valve (318)
- 2-3 Shift Valve (357)
- 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 Accumulator Valves (350, 344, 341)
- 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 Accumulator Assemblies
- Pressure Regulator Valve (313) (Torque Converter/Cooler and Lube Circuits)
- TCC Control Valve (335)
- Park or Neutral - Engine Running (Park - With Touch Activated Power)
- Park or Neutral - Engine Running (Neutral-Without Touch Activated Power)
- Reverse Band Assembly (615)
- Park or Neutral - Engine Running (Neutral - With Touch Activated Power)
- Reverse (Without Touch Activated Power)
- Number 5 Ball Check Valve (373)
- Reverse Servo Assembly (39-40)
- Input Clutch
- Reverse (With Touch Activated Power)
- Overdrive Range, First Gear (Without Touch Activated Power)
- Number 6 Ball Check Valve (372)
- Forward Servo Assembly (15-22)
- Forward Band Assembly (688)
- 1-2 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (315A)
- 2-3 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (315B)
- 1-2 Support Roller Clutch
- Overdrive Range, First Gear (With Touch Activated Power)
- Overdrive Range, Second Gear (Without Touch Activated Power)
- 1-2, 3-4 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (315A)
- Number 2 Ball Check Valve (372)
- Second Clutch
- Input Sprag Clutch
- Forward Band
- 1-2 Accumulator
- 1-2 Accumulator Valve
- TCC Control Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) Solenoid Valve
- Torque Converter Clutch
- Transmission Fluid Pressure (TFP) Manual Valve Position Switch
- Overdrive Range, Second Gear (With Touch Activated Power)
- Overdrive Range, Third Gear - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Not Applied (Without Touch Activated Power)
- 2-3 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (315)
- Number 9 Ball Check Valve (372)
- Number 4 Ball Check Valve (372)
- Third Clutch
- Third Roller Clutch
- 2-3 Accumulator
- 2-3 Accumulator Valve
- Overdrive Range, Third Gear - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Not Applied (With Touch Activated Power)
- Overdrive Range, Fourth Gear - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Not Applied (Without Touch Activated Power)
- 1-2, 3-4 Shift Solenoid (SS) Valve (315)
- 3-4 Shift Valve (362)
- Fourth Clutch
- 3-4 Accumulator
- 3-4 Accumulator Valve
- Overdrive Range, Fourth Gear - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Not Applied (With Touch Activated Power)
- Overdrive Range, Fourth Gear - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Applied (Without Touch Activated Power)
- TCC Control (PWM) Solenoid
- TCC Regulator Valve
- TCC Control Valve
- Cooler Check Valve
- Number 1 Ball Check Valve (372)
- Converter Clutch Blow-off Valve
- Overdrive Range, Fourth Gear - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Applied (With Touch Activated Power)
- Overdrive Range, 4-3 Downshift - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Not Applied (Without Touch Activated Power)
- Pressure Control (PC) Solenoid
- Pressure Regulator Valve
- TCC Control (PWM) Solenoid Valve
- Overdrive Range, 4-3 Downshift - Torque Converter Clutch (TCC) Not Applied (With Touch Activated Power)
- Drive Range, Manual Third (from Overdrive Range) (Without Touch Activated Power)
- Manual Valve
- Number 3 Ball Check Valve (372)
- Manual Third-Second and First Gears
- Manual Third Gear (With Touch Activated Power)
- Drive Range, Manual Second (from Drive, Manual Third) (Without Touch Activated Power)
- Number 8 Ball Check Valve (372)
- Manual 2-1 Servo Assembly (104-115)
- 3-2 Manual Downshift Valve (356)
- Manual Second Gear (With Touch Activated Power)
- Drive Range, Manual First (from Drive, Manual Second) (Without Touch Activated Power)
- Number 7 Ball Check Valve (372)
- Lo Blow Off Valve (407)
- Manual First Gear (With Touch Activated Power)
- Lo Blow Valve (443)
- Special Tools
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Test Description
- Scan Tool Output Controls
- Scan Tool Data List
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List
- Circuit Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aids
- Visual/Physical Inspection
- Intermittent
- Symptom List
- Hatch Release Inoperative (Rendezvous)
- Rear Window Release Inoperative (Aztek)
- Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Aztek)
- Rear Hatch/Gate Ajar Indicator Malfunction (Rendezvous)
- Opening the Liftgate When There Is an Electrical Failure (Rendezvous)
- Installation Procedure
- Tools Required
- Removal Procedure
- Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation (Aztek)
- Rear Hatch/Gate Description and Operation (Rendezvous)
- Rear Hatch Ajar Indicator
- Special Tools
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Power Door Systems Connector End Views
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Doors
- Test Description
- Scan Tool Output Controls
- Scan Tool Data List
- Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List
- Circuit Description
- Conditions for Running the DTC
- Conditions for Setting the DTC
- Action Taken When the DTC Sets
- Conditions for Clearing the DTC
- Diagnostic Aids
- Conditions for Running the DTCs
- Conditions for Setting the DTCs
- Power Windows, Power Door Locks and Rendezvous Power Mirrors w/A43
- Aztek Power Mirrors and Rendezvous Power Mirrors w/o A43
- Visual/Physical Inspection
- Intermittent
- Symptom List
- Power Windows Inoperative - All
- Power Windows Inoperative - Express Down Function
- Power Windows Inoperative - Lockout Function
- Power Window Inoperative - Driver Door
- Power Window Inoperative - Passenger Door
- Door Ajar Indicator Malfunction
- Power Door Locks Inoperative (Rendezvous)
- Power Door Locks Inoperative - Endgate/Liftgate
- Automatic Door Locks Inoperative
- Power Mirrors - Mirror Tilt Inoperative in Reverse
- Heated Mirrors Inoperative
- Installation Procedure
- Removal Procedure
- Tools Required
- Repair Procedure
- Mini-Wedge Door Striker Aligner Adjustment Procedure
- Non Mini-Wedge Door Striker Adjustment Procedure
- Door Hardware Lubrication
- Power Windows System Components
- Power Windows System Controls
- Driver Window Operation
- Express Down Feature
- Lockout Switch Feature
- Individual Window Operation
- Aztek Door Lock System Components
- Rendezvous Door Lock System Components
- Door Lock System Controls
- Door Lock Operation
- Driver Door Unlock Operation
- Passenger Door Unlock Operation
- Automatic Door Lock/Unlock
- Delayed Locking
- Key Cylinder Unlock
- Lockout Prevention
- Unlock After Air Bag Deployment
- Door Ajar Indicator
- Power Mirror System Components
- Power Mirror System Controls
- Power Mirror System Operation w/o A43
- Power Mirror System Operation w/A43
- Parallel Park Assist Mirror Operation
- Special Tools
- Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Engine Mechanical Specifications
- Sealers, Adhesives, and Lubricants
- Vehicle Identification Number
- Engine Traceability Label
- Engine Verification Label
- Diagnostic Starting Point - Engine Mechanical
- Strategy Based Diagnostics
- Visual/Physical Inspection
- Intermittent
- Symptom List
- Base Engine Misfire without Internal Engine Noises
- Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Internal Lower Engine Noises
- Base Engine Misfire with Abnormal Valve Train Noise
- Base Engine Misfire with Coolant Consumption
- Base Engine Misfire with Excessive Oil Consumption
- Engine Noise on Start-Up, but Only Lasting a Few Seconds
- Upper Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
- Lower Engine Noise, Regardless of Engine Speed
- Engine Noise Under Load
- Engine Will Not Crank - Crankshaft Will Not Rotate
- Coolant in Combustion Chamber
- Coolant in Engine Oil
- Tools Required
- Cylinder Leakage Test
- Oil Consumption Diagnosis
- Oil Pressure Diagnosis and Testing
- Oil Leak Diagnosis
- Crankcase Ventilation System Inspection/Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Aids
- Test Description
- Drive Belt Tensioner Diagnosis
- Engine Component Description
- Crankcase
- Crankshaft
- Connecting Rods and Pistons
- Camshaft Drive System
- Camshaft Position Actuator System
- Cylinder Heads
- Induction System
- Right and Left Bank Designation
- Lubrication Description
- Cleanliness and Care
- Separating Parts
- Gasket Reuse and Applying Sealant
- Separating Components
- Cleaning Gasket Surfaces
- Assembling Components
- Sealant Types
- Anaerobic Type Room Temperature Vulcanizing (RTV) Sealant
- Anaerobic Type Gasket Eliminator Sealant
- Anaerobic Type Threadlock Sealant
- Anaerobic Type Pipe Sealant
- Tools and Equipment
- Special Tools
- SPECIAL CARE DURING MECHANICAL REPAIRS
- SYSTEM OPERATION CHECK
- PICKUPS WITH PASSENGER AIR BAG
- ALL MODELS EXCEPT PICKUPS WITH PASSENGER AIR BAG
- VEHICLES WITH PASSENGER PRESENCE SYSTEM
- SERVICE PRECAUTIONS
- DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
- SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT DISABLING & ENABLING ZONES
- ALERO, GRAND AM & MALIBU
- Disabling System
- Activating System
- AVALANCHE, ESCALADE, ESCALADE ESV, ESCALADE EXT, SIERRA, SILVERADO, SUBURBAN, TAHOE, YUKON & YUKON XL
- AVEO
- BLAZER, CANYON, COLORADO, JIMMY, S10 PICKUP & SONOMA
- BRAVADA, ENVOY, ENVOY XUV, TRAILBLAZER, & RAINIER
- CLASSIC
- GTO
- SRX
- XLR
- Utility/Van Zoning
- Electrical Symbols
- Basic Knowledge Required
- Checking Aftermarket Accessories
- Circuit Testing
- Using Connector Test Adapters
- Probing Electrical Connectors
- Frontprobe
- Backprobe
- Troubleshooting with a Digital Multimeter
- Tools Required
- Troubleshooting Procedure
- Fused Jumper Wire Use
- Measuring Voltage
- Measuring Voltage Drop
- Measuring Frequency
- Testing for Continuity
- With a DMM
- With a Test Lamp
- Testing for Short to Ground
- Fuse Powering Several Loads
- Testing for a Short to Voltage
- Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
- Testing for Proper Terminal Contact
- Round Wire Connectors
- Flat Wire (Dock and Lock) Connectors
- Inducing Intermittent Fault Conditions
- Salt Water Spray
- Test Procedure
- Low Temperature Conditions
- Testing for Electrical Intermittents
- Scan Tool Snapshot Procedure
- Circuit Protection - Circuit Breakers
- Circuit Protection - Fusible Links
- Repairing a Fusible Link
- Wiring Repairs
- Repairing Damaged Wire Insulation
- Flat Wire Repairs
- Repair Procedure
- Splicing Copper Wire Using Splice Clips
- Splice Procedure
- Splicing Twisted or Shielded Cable
- Splicing Inline Harness Diodes
- SIR/SRS Connector (Plastic Body and Terminal Metal Pin) Repair
- SIR/SRS Wire Pigtail Repair
- SIR/SRS Wire Repair
- SIR/SRS System Wire Splice Repair
- Connector Position Assurance (CPA)
- Terminal Position Assurance (TPA)
- Connector Repairs
- Connector Position Assurance Locks
- Terminal Position Assurance Locks
- Terminal Removal
- Terminal Repair
- Reinstalling Terminal
- Terminal Installation
- Weather Pack Connectors
- Power and Grounding Schematic Icons
- Installation Procedure
- Removal Procedure
- Special Tools