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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2003 GMC Savana 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

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Sebring & Stratus Coupe

Never use cans to charge into high pressure side of system (compressor discharge port) or into system at high temperature, as high system pressure transferred into charging may cause it to explode.

  • Attach center hose from manifold gauge set to refrigerant dispensing manifold. Turn refrigerant manifold valves completely counterclockwise to open fully, remove protective caps from refrigerant manifold.
  • Screw refrigerant cans into manifold. Ensure gasket is in place and in good condition. Torq...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Accumulator Service -> Assemble -> Booster Bleed -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

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 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Savana 1500 5.3 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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strategy.

Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Savana 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove coolant reservoir and air cleaner.
  • Remove upper fan shroud.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove heater hose pipe from alternator and oil fill tubes from support bracket.
  • Remove alternator ...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the war...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Savana 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove upper fan shroud.
  • Remove accumulator.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at coolant bypass valve.
  • Remove hose from coolant bypass valve.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove upper fan shroud.
  • Remove accumulator.
  • Reposition heater hose ou...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Savana 1500 5.3 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 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

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

Left Rear Cargo Door Harness Routing Diagram for 2003 GMC Savana 1500  4.3 V6 GASLeft Rear Cargo Door Harness Routing Diagram for 2003 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-411
  • Speaker Connector
  • Rear Window Defogger Grid Connector
  • Center Of The I/P Diagram for 2003 GMC Savana 1500  5.3 V8 GASCenter Of The I/P Diagram for 2003 GMC Savana 1500 5.3 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor Switch
  • Inflatable Restraint I/P Module Disable Switch
  • Tow Switch
  • Haul Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

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

    2003 GMC Savana 1500  5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 GMC Savana 1500 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Starter Relay
  • Horn Relay
  • Starter
  • Generator
  • 2003 GMC Savana 1500  5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 GMC Savana 1500 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Dome Fluorescent Work Lamp 1
  • Dome Fluorescent Work Lamp-Left Rear
  • Dome Fluorescent Work Lamp-Left Front
  • Dome Fluorescent Work Lamp-Right Hand
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2003 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: Front or Rear Axle Vent Hose Fluid Leak
    Vehicle: 2003 GMC Savana 1500 4.3 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Leaks
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 GMC Savana 1500 AUTOMOBILES

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