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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBUICK2016ENCORE BASE, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONSPECIFICATIONS INDEXCOMMON SPECS AND PROCEDURESCOMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES INDEX
2016 Buick Encore Base, AWD
Common Specs & Procedures Index
2016 Buick Encore Base, AWDSECTION Common Specs & Procedures Index
ENCORE COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES
| System | Specification/Procedure | ||
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| Air Conditioning | |||
| Service | APPROXIMATE FLUID CAPACITIES | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Torque to Yield) | |||
| Front | First Pass 50 N.m (37 lb ft) Final Pass + 60 degrees |
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| Rear | First Pass 50 N.m (37 lb ft) Final Pass + 60 degrees |
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| Battery | NA | ||
| Brakes | |||
| Bleeding Sequence | Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front, (see HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (MANUAL) Or HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING (PRESSURE) | ||
| Disc Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drum Brakes | |||
| Service Specifications | DRUM BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Charging | |||
| Generator | See CHARGING SYSTEM TEST | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Drive Belts | |||
| Adjustment | Non-Adjustable Serpentine Belt | ||
| Drive Belt Routing | For 1.4L LE2, See illustration under Drive Belt INSTALLATION PROCEDURE For 1.4L LUV, See illustration under Drive Belt INSTALLATION PROCEDURE |
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| Engine Cooling | |||
| General Service Specifications | N/A | ||
| Radiator Cap Pressure | Pressure Stamped On Cap | ||
| Thermostat R & I | |||
| 1.4L LE2, | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACEMENT (LE2) | ||
| 1.4L LUV, | ENGINE COOLANT THERMOSTAT REPLACEMENT (LUV) | ||
| Water Pump R & I | |||
| 1.4L LE2 | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LE2) | ||
| 1.4L LUV | WATER PUMP REPLACEMENT (LUV) | ||
| Engine Mechanical | |||
| 1.4L LE2 | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil Pressure | At 1500 RPM 200-250 kPa (29-36 psi) | ||
| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| 1.4L LUV | |||
| Compression | ENGINE COMPRESSION TEST | ||
| Oil Pressure | @ Idle Speed 150 kpa (22 psi) @ 3000 rpm - 3500 rpm 380-650 kpa (55-94 psi) |
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| Overhaul | ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE/FLUIDS tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | ||
| Flywheel/Flex Plate/Drive Plate Torque | |||
| 1.4L LE2 Use NEW fastener | First Pass 30 N.m 22 lb ft) Final Pass - + 70 Degrees |
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| 1.4L LUV Use NEW fastener | Flexplate (AT) 35 N.m (26 lb ft) Second Pass - + 30 Degrees Final Pass - + 15 Degrees Flywheel (MT) 60 N.m (44 lb ft) Second Pass - + 45 Degrees Final Pass - + 15 Degrees |
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| Fuel System | |||
| Pressure Specification (Energize Fuel Pump Several Times During Testing) | 1.4L LE2 - Ignition ON, Engine OFF 345-650 kPa (50-94 psi) 1.4L LUV- Ignition ON, Engine OFFg 345-650 kPa (50-60 psi) |
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| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | 1.4L LE2 See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION 1.4L LUV See CIRCUIT/SYSTEM VERIFICATION |
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| Fuel Filter Location | 1.4L LE2 Strainer is located at lower end of the fuel tank fuel pump module 1.4L LUV Strainer is located at lower end of the fuel tank fuel pump module |
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| Fuel Filter R & I | |||
| 1.4L LE2 | FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (AWD) Or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD) | ||
| 1.4L LUV |
FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (AWD) Or FUEL TANK FUEL PUMP MODULE REPLACEMENT (FWD) | ||
| Ignition | |||
| Firing Order & Cylinder Identification | FIRING ORDER & CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION | ||
| Ignition Wires (Resistance) | Coil On Plug | ||
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | Coil On Plug | ||
| Spark Plug | |||
| 1.4L LE2 Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue | |||
| Gap | 0.60-0.70 mm (0.024-0.028 in) | ||
| Torque | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) | ||
| 1.4L LUV Type = Refer to Electronic Parts Catalogue | |||
| Gap | 0.70 mm (0.028 in) | ||
| Torque | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) | ||
| Starting | |||
| Starter | N/A | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel Alignment | |||
| Adjustment Specifications | WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Torque | FASTENER SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Wheel & Tire | |||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 140 N.m (103 lb ft) For Wheel Nut Tightening Sequence, see illustration under wheel and tire INSTALLATION PROCEDURE | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.