Buick Rainier Parts

Buick Rainier Parts Questions & Answers

• Bumper Cover
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  Q: How to replace the rear bumper fascia on Buick Rainier?

  A: The rear bumper fascia replacement process begins by taking away applicable back up lamp socket assemblies from back up lamp housings followed by removing the lower fascia push-pins and rear wheelhouse flange screws. The next step involves removing upper bolts from the fascias rear part before removing it from the vehicle. To install the fascia move it onto the vehicle impact bar after which install upper retaining bolts while tightening until reaching 2.5 N.m (22 lb in). Secure the fascia to wheelhouse flanges by applying screws until you reach 2 N.m torque (18 lb in). Insert the lower push pins completely after sealing the screws. The back up lamp socket assemblies must be reinstalled after completion of the repair process.
• Steering Wheel
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  Q: How to replace the steering wheel on Buick Rainier?

  A: The first step to replace a Steering Wheel involves disabling sir and removing the inflator module. You can remove the horn plunger from the Steering Column after pressing it toward the stop and turning the plunger 90 degrees, then disconnect the Steering Wheel electrical cable. The Steering Wheel's retaining nut requires removal from its position which secures it to the Steering Wheel shaft. The correct tools to protect the Steering Column include j1859-a (J1859-A) combined with j36541-a (J36541-A). Start by applying j1859-a (J1859-A) and j36541-a (J36541-A) to the Steering Wheel then pull it away with these tools. After fixing the Steering Wheel onto the Steering Wheel shaft users should tighten the retaining nut to 41 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall the Steering Wheel electrical connector after connecting it. Finish with horn plunger and deflator module setup before enabling sir system functions.
• Emblem
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  Q: How to replace the grille emblem on Buick Rainier?

  A: To replace the grille emblem in the Rainier, get rid of the grille and lay it on a clean, prepared surface. Next, release two tabs located at the back of the emblem and pull out the emblem from the grille. For installation, sliding in the new emblem into the grille opening until you hear an audible click sound, then reinstall the grille.
• Alternator
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  Q: How to Perform an Alternator Replacement on Buick Rainier?

  A: Begin the generator replacement by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable and removing the Drive Belt. Start by removing the battery positive cable nut from the generator followed by taking off the a/c line mounting bracket bolt attached to the engine lift hook. The next step involves removing the lift hook's right bolts followed by the removal of the lift hook itself. Remove the 3 generator mounting bolts first before extracting the generator. During installation replace the generator before tightening the 3 bolts at 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Seal and tighten the generator's positive Battery Cable using the nut to a torque of 9 n.m (80 lb in). Mount the engine lift hook back and lock it into place with two bolts tightened to 50 n.m (37 lb ft). Use 10 n.m (89 lb in) torque to fasten the a/c line bracket bolt onto the lift hook. You need to reattach both the Drive Belt and the battery negative cable.