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2004 Cadillac CTS CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Cadillac 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
- 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 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Electric Cooling Fans -> CTS -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
Air Bag System Disarming & Arming
Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming proced...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Rotor, Replace -> All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal -> Century, Grand Prix & Regal
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
All Models Except Century, Grand Prix & Regal
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark wheel to axle flange relationship for installation alignment, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove brake hose from caliper. Plug openings in caliper and brake hose.
- Lift able spring to free end of from lever, then disconnect parking brake cable from lever.
- Remove cable support bracket mounting bolt and washer.
- Remove sleeve bolt and caliper.
- Remove mounting bolts and caliper mounting bracket.
- Remove rotor from hub and bearing.
- Reverse procedure to...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Insert a drift or punch into brake rotor and against caliper in order to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
- Remove and discard wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
- Remove drift or punch from rotor.
- Remove rear knuckle assembly.
- Using a suitable tool, carefully release wheel drive shaft from rear differential enough to install seal...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
The Tire Pressure Monitor system warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove drive belt.
- Install suitable engine support tool.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connector.
- Position alternator output BAT terminal boot aside, then remove terminal nut and disconnect battery positive lead from alternator.
- D...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-09 CTS
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
On 2003-07 models, 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.
On 2008-09 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the rear hood seal from flange on the passenger side air inlet grille panel.
- Remove the four screws retaining the passenger side air inlet grille panel to the cowl panel.
- Lift the passenger side air inlet grille panel and pull inward to...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Service Air Cond Lamp -> Cadillac
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the A/C system detects a low refrigerant charge. The lamp should light for approximately two seconds after ignition has been turned on as a bulb inspection.
If while operating vehicle, the lamp lights for approximately 60 seconds and then goes off, the refrigerant level is low enough to cause reduced cooling capacity. At this point the blower motor will increase speed to try to offset the loss in cooling capacity. The lamp will be automatically reset after system has been inspected and refrigerant c...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Raise and support vehicle. A mirror is needed to see bolt, which is located next to engine at base of head and at top of transmission bell house.
- Remove lower bolt from heater pipe assembly at thermostat assembly.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove cover assembly to engine intake manifold.
- Remove battery tray.
- Remove lower bolt securing battery tray to panel assembly on front air inlet housing.
- Remove nuts securing panel assembly to front of dash.
- Remove panel assembly from vehicle.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe using hose ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump -> Water Pump and Alternator
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
Water Pump and Alternator
- Remove front compartment sight shield as required.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension.
- Slide drive belt off of water pump pulley.
- Slowly release drive belt tensioner.
- Remove drive belt from accessory drive pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Air Conditioning...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Speakers Diagram for 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Right Rear Of Engine Diagram for 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Squeak/Creak Type Noise from Front of Vehicle When Braking or Turning Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Cadillac CTS 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 2004 Cadillac CTS 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 2004 Cadillac CTS 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 2004 Cadillac CTS 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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