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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> Precautions -> A/C Refrigerant Oil -> Battery Ground Cable -> Cleanliness -> Engine Coolant -> Exercise System -> General Service -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a -> Safety
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

A/C Refrigerant Oil

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Refer to "A/C Data" for specifications.

Engine Coolant

Before adding or replacing engine coolant, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. If using orange silicate-free coolant, do not mix with green silicated coolant. If mixed, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Troubleshooting -> Brakes Grab -> Hard Pedal -> Slow Or No Release
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

Hard Pedal

  • Internal vacuum leak.
  • Faulty control valve.
  • Broken or damaged hydraulic brake lines.
  • Collapsed or damaged vacuum hose.
  • Plugged or loose vacuum fitting.
  • Bad stud welds on front or rear housing on power head.
  • Faulty booster diaphragm.
  • Restricted air filter element.
  • Worn or distorted reaction plate or levers.
  • Cracked or broken pow...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Silverado & Sierra
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

Refer ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
  • Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
  • Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
  • Using J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel drive shaft ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air inlet duct, if required.
  • Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead connections from back of alternator.
  • Remove upper fan shroud mounting bolts and fan shroud.
  • Remove accessory drive belt using suitable 3/8 i...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

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.

  • Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
  • Remove the A/C and heater modul...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS

  • Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • Remove mounting bolts and lower fan shroud.
  • Remove engine vent hose and surge take hose.
  • Disconnect eng...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
  • Route belt over pulleys excep...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Ground G-390 Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  4.8 V8 GASGround G-390 Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ground G-390
  • Rear Window Defogger Grid Connector
  • Inner Body RH Side Panel
  • Transmission Control Module Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  4.3 V6 GASTransmission Control Module Diagram for 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module/Engine Control Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Ignition Key Alarm Switch
  • 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Door Jamb Switch-Front Passenger
  • Door Jamb Switch-Driver
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: DTC P0446 (Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path) Set, Check Engine Light On
    Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 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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