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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2001-02 -> Oil Charge -> Alero & Malibu -> Bonneville, LeSabre & Park Avenue -> Camaro, Century & Firebird -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Corvette -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> DeVille & Seville -> Eldorado -> Except Lincoln LS -> Except Tracker -> Ford Motor Company -> Full Size & Ram Vans -> General Motors Corp. -> Geo Tracker -> Grand Prix, Impala, Intrigue, Lumina, Monte Carlo & Regal -> L-Series -> Liberty -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Lincoln LS -> Metro -> Passenger Cars -> Prizm -> PT Cruiser -> S-Series -> Saturn -> VUE
Vehicle: 2002 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

DaimlerChrysler Corp.

Passenger Cars

Before installing replacement compressor, drain oil from replacement and failed compressors (drain oil from suction port). Add same amount of oil to replacement compressor as drained from failed compressor.

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

When other ai...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Bendix Master Cylinder -> Delco Master Cylinder -> Disassemble -> Tracker Master Cylinder -> Wheel Cylinder
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS

Delco Master Cylinder

When performing the following procedures, refer to. Figs. and , noting that the composite reservoir may vary in design.

Disassemble
  • Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
  • Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
  • Inspect cover and diaphragm. Replace if cut, cracked or deformed.
  • Remove fluid level switch and proportioning valve assembly, if equipped.
  • Depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
  • Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet nearest to cowl when master cylinder is installed), then apply compressed air into secondary fluid outlet...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

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: 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 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 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.2 V8 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor (Snap In Style)
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor (Snap In Style)

Removal
  • Loosen the lug nuts.
  • Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
  • Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
    • Position the bead breaking fixture 90, 180 and 270° from the valve stem when Separating the tire bead from the wheel.
    • Position the wheel and tire so the valve stem is situated at the 2 o'clock position relative to the head. The tire iron or pry bar can be inserted when prying the outer tire bead up and over the mounting and dismounting head.
    • Position the ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 FLEX

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove oil pan skid plate if equipped.
  • Remove transmission cover bolt.
  • Remove starter mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect engine wiring harness electrical connector from oil level sensor. Avoid cable and wiring damage. DO NOT suspend starter by cables or wires attached to solenoid terminals. Use a rope or mechanics wire to suspend starter.
  • Slide starter forward until starter clears transmission and properly support starter.
  • Lower vehicle half way.
  • Remove right front wheel and tire.
  • Working through right whe...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

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 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS

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 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks from 1990+

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Reposition hose clamp from thermostat housing using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from thermostat housing.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove rad...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Cadillac Escalade 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Install a 3/8 inch drive wrench on drive belt tensioner and rotate arm count...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

SIR Component Views Diagram for 2004 Cadillac Escalade  5.3 V8 GASSIR Component Views Diagram for 2004 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module
  • Inflatable Restraint Sensing And Diagnostic Module
  • Inflatable Restraint Front End Discriminating Sensor
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
  • Inflatable Restraint I/P Module
  • Body Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.2 V8 GASBody Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.2 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Junction Block
  • Connector C204
  • Connector C403
  • Splice S325
  • Splice S327
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil
  • LH Steering Wheel Control Switch
  • Heated Steering Wheel Control Module
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • 2004 Cadillac Escalade  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Digital Radio Receiver
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: REVISED AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST - S/M REVISION
    Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: UNABLE TO RECEIVE INCOMING ONSTAR OR HFC (HANDS FREE CALLING) CALLS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade 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 Cadillac Escalade 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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