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2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Replacement -> Astro & Safari -> C & K Series -> Express & Savana -> P Series
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Astro & Safari
- Apply parking brake.
- Disconnect reservoir and power steering hoses from booster.
- Remove master cylinder to brake booster retaining nuts.
- Position and support master cylinder away from booster.. Do not remove hydraulic lines from master cylinder.
- Remove booster rod from top of brake pedal.
- Remove booster mounting nuts from inside of vehicle.
- Remove booster assembly and gasket.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque booster mounting nuts to 27 ft. lbs.
- Torque master cylinder retaining nuts to 27 ft. lbs.
- Torque power steering hoses to booster n...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Silverado & Sierra
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL
- 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 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter battery positive cable and wiring harness.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts, washers, shims, starter and heat shield from vehicle.
- Rever...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL
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 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Diesel Engine Water In Fuel Or Drain Fuel Filter Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL
The "Water in Fuel" indicator will light when excessive water has entered the fuel system. A low pressure sensor activates the lamp as the fuel filter becomes plugged. The lamp will light during engine starting as a bulb check.
Once engine has started, the lamp should go Off. If the lamp is lit intermittently or remains lit, drain fuel filter. If the lamp still remains On after fuel filter has been drained, replace fuel filter. If lamp is lit during high speed opera...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove radiator air upper baffle retainers, then upper air baffle, Fig. .
- Remove inlet and outlet hoses from radiator.
- Lift lower fan shroud upward to disengage from clips, then remove lower fan shroud from vehicle.
- Remove surge tank hose from radiator
- Remove and discard radiator quick connect fittings as follows:
- Pull caps back along pipe, then holding one leg o...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.0 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 Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Camper Wiring Harness Diagram for 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
I/P Switches Diagram for 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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 GMC Sierra 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra 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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