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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Accumulator Service -> Assemble -> Booster Bleed -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Disassemble

  • Place accumulator compressor tool No. J-26889, or equivalent, around end of accumulator.
  • Install nut onto stud as in. Fig. , then depress accumulator with a C-clamp.
  • Remove retainer by using a punch.
  • Release C-clamp and remove accumulator compressor tool.
  • Remove accumulator, O-ring, retainer, plug and spring,. Fig. .
  • Remove retainer, output pushrod, baffle, piston return spring and retainer.
  • Cut off eyelet of pedal rod, then remove boot.
  • Remove nut, bracket and bolts, then separate cover from housing.
  • Remove piston assembly and seals.
  • Remove spool valve, then the accu...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Silverado & Sierra
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

  • 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 2500 HD 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 2500 HD 6.0 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 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

This message will appear on the DIC (Driver Information Center) when it is time to change the transmission fluid....

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using suitab...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Traction Control Switch Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD  6.6 V8 DIESELTraction Control Switch Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Housing
  • Traction Control Switch
  • Instrument Cluster Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD  6.6 V8 DIESELInstrument Cluster Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Carrier
  • Connector C-202F
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Inline Connector C-202M
  • Instrument Panel
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD  8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Heater/Vent/Air Conditioner Control Module
  • 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD  6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Driver Door Module
  • Front Passenger Door Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: 6.6L LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Missing Thickness Grade Markings-Inspect Block for Stampings
    Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
  • Document: Information on 6.6L LBZ, LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Design Change-New Head Gasket Part Numbers and Head Bolt Torque Specifications
    Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 2500 HD 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 2500 HD 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 2500 HD 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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