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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+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Avalanche, Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents -> System Performance Test
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Intermittents

Because many intermittent faults are caused at electrical connections, diagnosis of such problems should begin with a visual and physical inspection of connectors involved with the code. Appropriate connectors should be disconnected, examined and...

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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+.

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Description -> Operation -> Single Diaphragm Type -> Tandem (Dual) Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2000 Cadillac Escalade 5.7 V8 GAS

In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the various power assist systems is necessary. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort necessary 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 (...

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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: 2004 Cadillac Escalade 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+.

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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 axle remover tool No. J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel drive shaft inboard flange to output shaft...

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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+.

Description
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 6.0 V8 ELECTRIC/GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire pressure occurs in any of the four tires and allows the driver to display the individual tire pressures and the locations on the DIC (Driver Information Center) display. The system consists of the BCM (Body Control Module), DIC, instrument cluster, RCDLR (Remote Control Door Lock Receiver), RF (Radio Frequency transmitting tire pressure sensor in each wheel and serial data circuit. Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply with a service life of 10 years.

When the vehicle is...

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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: 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • On models equipped with skid plate, remove skid plate mounting bolts and then the skid plate.
  • On all models, remove front transmission cover bolt.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect engine wiring harness electrical connector from oil level sensor.
  • Slide starter forward until it clears transmission, then properly support starter. 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.
  • Remove right front wheel and tire...

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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: 2004 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 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 -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2002-04 Escalade
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS

These models are equipped with an oiling system indicator lamp which will flash if the oil level drops below a safe point or will remain lit when the oil and filter are ready to be changed.

After changing the oil and filter, reset the monitor by proceeding as follows:

  • Turn ignitio...

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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+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 6.0 V8 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove radiator air upper baffle and deflector.
  • Remove condenser.
  • Remove transmission cooler pipes.
  • Remove generator control module coolant outlet hose.
  • Remove generator control coolant pump hose (...

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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: 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
  • Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to drive belt tensioner bolt.
  • Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise in order to relieve tension on belt.
  • Remove...

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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+.

Electronic Components Diagram for 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GASElectronic Components Diagram for 2006 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Electronic Components
  • Keyless Entry Component Views Diagram for 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GASKeyless Entry Component Views Diagram for 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Remote Control Door Lock Receiver
  • Instrument Panel Carrier
  • Remote Control Door Lock Receiver Connector
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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.

    2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Stop Lamp Switch
  • Park/Neutral Position (PNP) Switch
  • A/t Shift Lock Control Solenoid
  • 2004 Cadillac Escalade  5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
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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: FUEL CAP TETHER TOO SHORT TO HOOK ON FUEL DOOR WHILE FUELING VEHICLE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
  • Document: PARTS RESTRICTION ON ORDERING XM DIGITAL RADIO RECEIVER - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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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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