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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> Delphi -> Escalade ESV, Suburban & Yukon XL -> Escalade, Tahoe & Yukon -> Front -> Rear -> Visteon
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 FLEX

Front

Delphi
  • Remove HVAC module as outlined in "Heating, Ventilation & Air Condition (HVAC) Module, Replace."
  • Remove heat stakes using suitable screw driver and a hammer.
  • Remove mounting screws and evaporator cowl gasket.
  • Separate HVAC module upper and lower assemblies.
  • Remove evaporator core.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque HVAC module mounting screws to 18 inch lbs.
Visteon
  • Remove HVAC module as outlined in "Heating, Ventilation & Air Condition (HVAC) Module, Replace."
  • Disconnect recircula...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Description -> Operation -> Single Diaphragm Type -> Tandem (Dual) Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V8 GAS

In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the various power assist systems is required. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort required to obtain acceptable stopping performance. Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies which use engine vacuum and in some cases vacuum from an external vacuum pump, and hydraulic assist assemblies which use hydraulic pressure developed by an external pump (us...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2004-06 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V8 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Service as required

Severe Ser...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 FLEX

  • 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V8 GAS

  • Apply the Parking brake, then place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Cycle the headlamp switch from Off to Parking Lamp position 4 times within 4 seconds.
  • The horn should chirp twice and the low tire pressure warning indicator should begin to flash indicating the system is in the learn mode.
  • If GM tool No. J-46079 or equivalent is available, starting with the left front tire, hold the antenna of the tool No. J-46079 near the valve stem on the wheel, then press the activate button and wait for the horn to chirp.
  • If the tool is not available, starting with the left front tir...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V8 GAS

  • 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 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 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: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 FLEX

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 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 FLEX

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 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct clamps at throttle body and mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.
  • Remove radiator inlet hose clip from outlet hose.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump housing.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump housing.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Upper

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 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 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Front Floor Duct Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe  5.3 V8 GASFront Floor Duct Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Air Temperature Sensor
  • Steering Column Components Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe  5.3 V8 GASSteering Column Components Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Steering Wheel Position Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Chevrolet Tahoe  4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Horn
  • Horn Switch
  • 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe  4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Park Lamp Relay
  • Horn
  • Fog Lamp Relay
  • Air Conditioning Compressor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: Power Folding Mirrors Will Not Fold Inward
    Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe 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 Tahoe 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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