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2004 Chevrolet Colorado CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado Z85 2.8 L4 GAS
Passenger Cars
Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:
- Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
- Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
- From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
- On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
- On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> ADVICS -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Canyon & Colorado -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Hummer H3 -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Symptom Tests -> Temperature Vs. Resistance
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5 L5 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturers instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Canyon & Colorado
[[table data]]Hummer H3
[[table data]]Connector Pin Identification
Canyon & Colorado
Refer to Figs. through for connector pin identification.
Hummer H3
Refer to Figs. through for connector pin identification.
Diagnostic Tests
Canyon & Colorado
[[table data]]Hummer H3
[[table data]]Symptom Tests
Canyon & Colorado
[[table data]]Hummer H3
[[table data]]Temperature Vs. Resistance
Refer to Fig. for temperature vs. resistance values.
Intermittents & Poor Connections
Most Intermitt...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 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: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 L4 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 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5 L5 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove wheel drive shaft nut and washer. Do not reuse wheel drive shaft nut, replace with new.
- Remove steering knuckle assembly.
- Release wheel drive shaft by placing a brass drift against tripod housing. Firmly strike brass drift with a hammer to release drive shaft.
- Remove front wheel drive shaft from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- A snap or po...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5 L5 GAS
Upon removal of starter, note if any shims are used. If shims are used, they should be installed in their original locations. After installation, if starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to the outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after firing, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove intake manifold.
- Remove sta...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5 L5 GAS
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 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5 L5 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehi...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5 L5 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise with a suitable 3/8 inch breaker bar.
- Remove belt from water pump pul...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Dome Lamp Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5 L5 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Engine Rattle Noise after R And R of the Crankshaft Balancer -Inspect Bolt Torque Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado Z85 2.8 L4 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado Z85 2.8 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado 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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