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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Precautions
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS

  • After disassembling a power brake unit, soak all metal parts in solvent.
  • Use only alcohol on parts containing rubber. After the parts have been thoroughly cleaned and rinsed in solvent, they should be rewashed in clean alcohol before assembling.
  • Use compressed air...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the v...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove axle nut and washer.
  • Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
  • Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle remover t...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS

If shims are used between starter and engine block, they should be placed in original position during installation. If starter is noisy during cranking, remove double .015 inch shim or add .015 inch shim at outer bolt only. If high pitched whine is observed a...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1997-2004 Seville
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Place the ignition switch in the Off position, then remove the SIR (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint) fuse from the rear fuse panel. On 1997 models, the rear fuse panel is located in the luggage compartment. On 1998-2004 models, the rear fuse panel is located under the rear seat.
  • On all models, remove the two retaining screws from the rear edge of the lefthand sound insulator.
  • Push in on the snap tabs to release the insulator.
  • Discon...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Low Washer Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS

The windshield washer solvent tank has a switch that closes when the wash...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower air dam and drain cooling system.
  • Install lower air dam and lower vehicle.
  • Remove upper tie bar.
  • Disconnect cooling fan electrical connectors.
  • Remove left and righthand cooling fans.
  • Disconnect coolant level sensor electrical connec...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Rotate drive belt tensioner mechanism upward, away from drive ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Below I/P, Left Of Steering Column Diagram for 1997 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GASBelow I/P, Left Of Steering Column Diagram for 1997 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Top Of RH Sound Insulator Diagram for 1997 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GASTop Of RH Sound Insulator Diagram for 1997 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Catalytic Converter Alarm Module
  • RH Sound Insulator
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper Switch
  • Windshield Washer Pump
  • Accessory Relay
  • Windshield Wiper/Washer Module
  • 1997 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1997 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • SIR Coil Assembly
  • LH Side Steering Wheel Controls
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Seville STS 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Cadillac Seville AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1997 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1997 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1997 Cadillac Seville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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