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2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Poor Air Conditioning Performance -- Will Not Blow Cold Enough -> 2003 Sierra & Silverado
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS
2003 Sierra & Silverado
On some of these models equipped with 6.6L diesel engine the air conditioning performance is less than desirable, especially when ambient temperature is more than 90°F.
To correct this condition perform system inspects as follow:
- Calibrate actuators
- Inspect lower condenser deflector for proper installation. Deflector should be positioned at lower part of condenser and extend forward into top of front bumper and below two fresh air intake holes.
- Inspect engine coo...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> General Motors -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 GAS
Refer to...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Malibu (1997-03), Monte Carlo, Impala, Alero, Cutlass (1997-99) & Grand Am (1999-05) & Grand Prix
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS
- Raise and suitably support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire.
- Remove stabilizer shaft link.
- Remove front wheel drive shaft nut. Insert a drift or a flat-bladed tool into caliper and rotor to prevent rotor from turning.
- Disconnect outer tie rod assembly from steering knuckle.
- Separate ball joint from steering knuckle. Do not attempt to move vehicle with drive axle(s) removed from wheel bearing. Wheel(s) could fall off, dropping vehicle to ground and causing personal injury or damage to vehicle.
- Separate front wheel drive axle from front wheel drive shaft bearing using a suitable pu...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 GAS
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine compartment cross vehicle brace.
- Remove serpentine belt.
- Remove coolant recovery reservoir mounting bolts, then position reserv...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1997-2005 Century, Regal, 1998-2002 Intrigue & 2000-05 Impala & Monte Carlo
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 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 windshield wipers in the up position by turning the ignition switch Off when the wipers reach the desired position.
- Open the hood.
- Lift the righthand side of the rear hood seal from the flange in the area of the rig...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner assembly, then drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove engine strut upper brace bolts from upper tie bar and rotate strut and brace rearward.
- Disconnect upper radiator mounting panel bolts and clamps.
- Disconnect cooling fan elect...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise using a b...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Left Center of Instrument Panel Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Left Center of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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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