Buick Encore: Frame and Underbody - Repair instructions
SPECIFICATIONS
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
Fastener Tightening Specifications
REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
FRONT COMPARTMENT FRONT CENTER INSULATOR REPLACEMENT
Fig. 1: Front Compartment Front Center Insulator
Front Compartment Front Center Insulator Replacement
DRIVETRAIN AND FRONT SUSPENSION FRAME TRANSMISSION PROTECTOR
REPLACEMENT
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Fig. 2: Front Suspension Skid Plate And Bolts
- Remove the mounting bolts (1) for the front suspension frame
transmission protector.
- Remove the front suspension frame transmission protector (2).
Installation Procedure
Fig. 3: Front Suspension Skid Plate And Bolts
- Position the front suspension frame transmission protector (2) on the
frame.
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the front suspension frame transmission protector mounting bolts
(2) and tighten to 22 (16 lb ft).
- Lower the vehicle.
UNDERBODY NUMBER 4 CROSS SILL SHIELD REPLACEMENT
Fig. 4: Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield
Underbody Number 4 Cross Sill Shield Replacement
REAR CROSSMEMBER REPLACEMENT (AWD)
Fig. 5: Rear Crossmember (AWD)
Rear Crossmember Replacement (AWD)
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Removal Procedure
Support the radiator and condenser from above using the upper brackets
on each side.
Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the front t
Removal Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removal and Installation .
Remove
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SCHEMATIC WIRING DIAGRAMS
HVAC WIRING SCHEMATICS (ENCORE)
Power, Ground, and Blower Motor
Fig. 1: Power, Ground, and Blower Motor
Compressor Controls
Fig. 2: Compressor Controls
Duct and Evaporator Temperature Sensors
Fig. 3: Duct and Evaporator Temperature Sensors
Mode and Temperature Control
Warning lights and gauges can
signal that something is wrong
before it becomes serious enough
to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to the
warning lights and gauges could
prevent injury.
Some warning lights come on briefly
when the engine is started to
indicate they are worki