1996 Pontiac Firebird Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1996 Pontiac Firebird pairs a 3.8-liter V6 with a 5.7-liter V8, two naturally aspirated overhead-valve gasoline engines, across Base, Formula and Trans Am trims. Coupe and convertible bodies, both with two doors, are included. The manual supplies procedures, specifications, torque values, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the engine, fuel system, ignition, cooling, transmission, drivetrain, brakes, steering, suspension, electrical system and body.

Engines covered

• 3.8L V6 (231 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 5.7L V8 (350 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door coupe
• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• Base
• Formula
• Trans Am

Known issues on the 1996 Firebird. Hydraulic service brakes are the most frequent subject among the 45 complaints owners filed for this model year, with 12. The electrical system has 9, the power train 8 and engine and engine cooling 7, and the fuel system rounds out the list at 2. A crash was reported in 5 complaints, a fire in 4 and an injury in 1. The brake hydraulic specifications, electrical wiring diagrams and drivetrain diagnostics in this manual correspond to those systems.