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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Sierra & Silverado -> Cooling System Bleed
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

These engines do not require a specified bleed procedure. After filling cooling system, run engine to operating temperature with radiator/pressure cap off. Air will then be automatically bled through cap opening.

  • Open cooling system bleeder screws.
  • Slowly fill cooling system with...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service Replacement
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

The power brake uni...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-03 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Replace every 30,000 miles

Severe Service

Rep...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

Front

Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles. These items include the propeller shafts, wheel drive shafts, pinion flanges and output shafts

Assemble all components in the exact relationship to each other as they were prior to removal. Observe all published specifications and torque values, and any measurements obtained prior to disassembly.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove transfer case shield, if equipped.
  • If equipped with double clamp style boot, remove clamp at transfer case by prying up ex...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

  • 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 2003 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: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 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.

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

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns On during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air intake tube.
  • Remove heater and surge tank hose from mounting clip.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine coolant inlet fitting.
  • Remove hose from engine coolant inlet fitting.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Cruise Control Module Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  4.8 V8 GASCruise Control Module Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Module
  • Fuse Block-Underhood Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  5.3 V8 FLEXFuse Block-Underhood Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-103
  • Radiator Support
  • I/P Harness Side
  • Fuse Block, Underhood
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500  5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Radio
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: Power Folding Mirrors Will Not Fold Inward
    Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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