The service and repair manual for the 2002 Buick Regal — 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, supercharged 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | GS Sedan 4-Door · LS Sedan 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 150 complaints · 224 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Regal manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 511
- Engine Performance 2,680
- Accessories & Equipment 3,061
- General Information 1,943
- Body & Frame 1,622
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 391
- Brakes 594
- Restraints 544
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 287
- Electrical 1,708
- Suspension 199
- Engine Mechanical 724
- Transmission 526
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 159
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
- Oil Pressure 60
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Regal
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 15V701000Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Steering · 08E063000If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
- Steering · 09E005000A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warn.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 09V116000If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small fla.
Owners have filed 150 complaints and Buick has issued 224 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Regal. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Regal manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Regal?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 across the GS Sedan 4-Door, LS Sedan 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Buick published for this year.
What 2002 Regal problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Regal, covering engine and engine cooling, steering. 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 Regal 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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