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2004 GMC Canyon CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon Z85 SL 3.5 L5 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Aztek, Rendezvous & Vue -> Canyon, Colorado, Sierra & Silverado -> Equinox & Torrent -> Express & Savana -> HHR -> Installation -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> Removal -> Tracker
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

Aztek, Rendezvous & Vue

Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of drum to hub.
  • Remove and discard retaining clip.
  • Remove brake drum. If brake drum does not come off easily, proceed as follows:
    • Loosen parking brake cable.
    • Remove backing plate access hole plug.
    • Disengage self adjuster by inserting suitable flat-bladed tool through backing plate access hole.
    • Loosen adjuster screw by inserting another flat-bladed tool through access hole .
    • Install access hole plug.
    • Apply small amount of penetrating oil around brake drum center hole.
    • Remove brake drum.
  • Disengage adjuster spring hook e...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

Returnless Fuel System

On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."

On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 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 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 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 st...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Trans Fluid Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 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 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 3.5 L5 GAS

  • Drain coolant from radiator into a suitable container, then disconnect upper coolant reservoir hose.
  • Remove upper fan shroud bolts, then shroud.
  • On models equipped with automatic transmission,disconnect and plug transmission fluid cooler...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

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

Park Neutral Position Switch Diagram for 2004 GMC Canyon  2.8 L4 GASPark Neutral Position Switch Diagram for 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • Engine Controls Components Diagram for 2004 GMC Canyon  3.5 L5 GASEngine Controls Components Diagram for 2004 GMC Canyon 3.5 L5 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor
  • Mass Air Flow Sensor
  • Throttle Body
  • Intake Air Temperature Sensor
  • Intake Air Temperature Sensor Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

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

    2004 GMC Canyon  3.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 GMC Canyon 3.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Electrical Symbols
  • 2004 GMC Canyon  3.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 GMC Canyon 3.5 L5 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Body Control Module
  • Service Engine Soon Indicator
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Powertrain Relay
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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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