The service and repair manual for the 2002 Buick Park Avenue — 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 engines, 2 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Buick published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV, supercharged |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Ultra Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 41 complaints · 200 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Park Avenue manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 528
- Engine Performance 2,650
- Accessories & Equipment 2,860
- General Information 1,844
- Body & Frame 1,453
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 321
- Brakes 602
- Restraints 589
- Drivelines & Axles 13
- Steering 221
- Electrical 1,597
- Suspension 226
- Engine Mechanical 446
- Transmission 624
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
- Oil Pressure 60
- First Pass 11
- Final Pass 50
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Park Avenue
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — trunk lid › lock · 02V328000If the cable is out of the proper position, it could increase the force required to activate the eme.
Owners have filed 41 complaints and Buick has issued 200 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Park Avenue. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Park Avenue manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Park Avenue?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Ultra Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 2002 Park Avenue problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2002 Park Avenue, covering latches/locks/linkages. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Buick dealers.
Does it include 2002 Park Avenue wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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