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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+
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Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am
This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.
- Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
- Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
- If BCM fails to accept the pr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic SLT 5.3 V8 GAS
Manual Bleed
- If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
- Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Ensure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
- If master cylinder is suspected to have air in bore, it must be bled first. To bleed master cylinder, proceed as follows:
- Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
- Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
- Connect and ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Silverado & Sierra
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4.3 V6 GAS
Refer ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 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 GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic SLE 5.3 V8 GAS
- Place the ignition switch in the Accy position.
- Press the keyless entry transmitters lock and unlock buttons at the same time until a horn chirp sounds or use the scan tool and select Special Functions/Sensor Learn Mode Enable/Enable soft key. A horn chirp will sound indicating the mode has been enabled.
- The horn should chirp twice and the low tire pressure warning indicator should begin to flash indicating the system is in the learn mode.
- Using GM tool No. J-46079 or equivalent, starting with the left front tire, hold...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3 V8 FLEX
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- 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.
- Remove right front wheelhouse liner.
- Remove engine wiring ha...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 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: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 Hybrid 5.3 V8 ELECTRIC/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 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 6.0 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warn...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic WT 5.3 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
- Remove air cleaner housing.
- Reposition hose clamp from engine.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from engine.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to inst...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 5.3 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 GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.8 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Instrument Panel Diagram for 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 5.3 V8 FLEX Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic SLT 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most GMC Sierra 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: ENGAGEMENT TIME OF ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED TRANSMISSIONS IN GENERAL MOTORS VEHICLES - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 4.8 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: VIBRATION ANALYSIS WORKSHEET - REVISED Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 SL 4.3 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC Sierra 1500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 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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