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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 HD 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 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Oil Charge -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable and isolate as required.

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil,...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Description -> Operation -> Single Diaphragm Type -> Tandem (Dual) Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Classic SLE 6.0 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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

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: 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS

  • 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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 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 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor (Clamp Style) -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor (Snap In Style)
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD SLE 6.0 V8 GAS

Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor (Clamp Style)

Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply which has a service life of 10 years.

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° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
    • Place the mounting and dismounting head so that the tire iron or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bea...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD SLT 6.0 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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 HD 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: 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD SLE 6.0 V8 GAS

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns On during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD SLT 6.0 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove air intake tube.
  • Remove heater and surge tank hose from mounting clip.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine coolant inlet fitting.
  • Remove hose from engine coolant inlet fitting.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 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 HD AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Automatic Transmission Diagram for 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD  6.0 V8 GASAutomatic Transmission Diagram for 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Transmission Connector
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch Connector
  • Backup Lamp Switch Connector
  • PNP Switch Assembly
  • Front Lamps Diagram for 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD SLT 6.0 V8 GASFront Lamps Diagram for 2005 GMC Sierra 1500 HD SLT 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Headlamp
  • Daytime Running Lamp
  • Fog Lamp
  • Park/Turn Signal Lamp
  • Marker Lamp
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Passlock Sensor
  • Ignition Lock Cylinder Case
  • 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • Ignition Coil 1
  • Ignition Coil 2
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: INFORMATION ON UPGRADING CERTAIN ONSTAR GENERATION 4 AND 5 ANALOG/DIGITAL-READY SYSTEMS TO ONSTAR GENERATION 6 DIGITAL-CAPABLE SYSTEM - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
  • Document: INFORMATION ON ALUMINUM HEATER CORE AND/OR RADIATOR REPLACEMENT - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC Sierra 1500 HD 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 HD 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 HD 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 HD 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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