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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS 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 CTS cars and light trucks from 1990+
A/C Data -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Description
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
The dual piston sliding caliper is comprised of two interconnected bores and is attached to a mounting bracket with two mounting bolts, Fig. . Hydraulic pr...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac CTS V 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 strateg...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system.
- Remove propeller shaft coupler-to-transmission flange bolts, nuts and washers. Remove only propeller shaft coupler-to-transmission flange bolts. Do not remove coupler from propeller shaft.
- Remove propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts, nuts and washers. Remove only propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts. Do not remove coupler from propeller shaft.
- Support propeller shaft at support bearing.
- Remove bolts securing support bearing to vehicle underbody.
- Push front propeller shaft toward rear of vehicle in or...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS 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 CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
The Tire Pressure Monitor system warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove drive belt from alternator.
- Install engine support fixture.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect electrical connector from alternator.
- Reposition protective boot from alternator output BAT terminal for access.
- Remove alternator output BAT terminal nut and remove battery positive lead from alternator.
- Disconnect electronic brake control module (EBCM) electrical c...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-09 CTS
Vehicle: 2007 Cadillac CTS V 6.0 V8 GAS
On 2003-07 models, 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.
On 2008-09 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the rear hood seal from flange on the passenger side air inlet grille panel.
- Remove the four screws retaining the passenger side air inlet grille panel to the cowl panel.
- Lift the passenger side air inlet grille panel and pull inward to...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2004-07 CTS -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac CTS V 6.0 V8 GAS
Reset
The Tire Pressure Monitor system warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire pressure occurs in any of the 4 tires. Adjusting tire to recommended pressure will clear the tire message.
Relearn
If using the pressure increase decrease method, the procedure must be completed within 15 minutes from when the vehicle was driven at a speed of 20 mph or greater for 10 seconds.
- Place the ignition switch in the ACC position.
- Press the keyless entry transmitter lock and unlock buttons at the same time until the horn emits a chirp sound. If the horn does not chirp with in 15 secon...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2007 Cadillac CTS V 6.0 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from cooling pipe using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from cooling pipe and from vehicle.
- Reverse proced...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump -> Water Pump and Alternator
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
Water Pump and Alternator
- Remove front compartment sight shield as required.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension.
- Slide drive belt off of water pump pulley.
- Slowly release drive belt tensioner.
- Remove drive belt from accessory drive pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Air Conditioning...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Electronic PRNDL Diagram for 2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Electronic PRNDL Diagram for 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2006 Cadillac CTS V 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR EMISSION-RELATED REPROGRAMMING EVENTS (PCM, ECM AND TCM) - REVISED Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: HEM FLANGE RUST REPAIR - REVISED Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Cadillac CTS 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 CTS 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 CTS 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 CTS 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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