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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac 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 cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 2003-04 -> System Inspection -> Compressor -> Condenser -> Evaporator -> Receiver-Drier/Accumulator -> Refrigerant Line Restrictions -> Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

While a detailed diagnostic procedure for all air conditioning systems would be impractical due to the many variations in construction and operation, there are three fundamental components of a total diagnosis:

  • Refrigerant systems must have an adequate, but not excessive charge.
  • Determination must be made whether the refrigerant system is governed by a cycling clutch compressor or by valves which control evaporator pressure.
  • The air distribution system (blower motor, switches, vacuum lines and air ducts) must be operational before checking the ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2007 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Electra (1985-90), Park Avenue (1991-98), LeSabre (1999-86), DeVille (1985-05), CTS, DTS, Fleetwood (1985-92), 88 (1999-86), 98 (1985-96), LSS, Regency, Bonneville (1987-05) & STS (2005-06)
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 Cadillac Allante 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Install a brass drift or a screwdriver to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove shaft nut and washer.
  • Remove lower ball joint cotter and nut, then loosen ball joint using ball joint separator tool No. J-29330. If removing right axle, turn wheel to left, if removing left axle, turn wheel to right.
  • Separate joint by using a pry bar between suspension support and lower control arm.
  • Pull out on lower knuckle area and with a plasti...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac 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 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid 6.0 V8 ELECTRIC/GAS

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Remove intake manifold.
  • Remove starter terminal nut and battery positive cable from starter.
  • Remove wire from S terminal from starter.
  • Remove starter mounting bolt...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2006-09 DTS & Lucerne
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Open the hood.
  • Remove the windshield wiper arms...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac Escalade EXT 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 Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac CTS V 6.2 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to radiator.
  • Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to coolant pipe.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedu...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Cadillac Eldorado 4.6 V8 GAS

  • Rotate drive belt tensioner mechanism upward, away from drive ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

Left Side Under the IP Diagram for 2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GASLeft Side Under the IP Diagram for 2003 Cadillac Seville SLS 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Door Lock Release Switch
  • Fuel Door Lock Release Switch Connector
  • Behind Center Of I/P Diagram for 1992 Cadillac Deville  4.9 V8 GASBehind Center Of I/P Diagram for 1992 Cadillac Deville 4.9 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Passenger Air Mix Valve Actuator
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Cadillac Deville DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Cadillac Deville DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Front Marker Lamp
  • Left Front Marker Lamp
  • Right Turn Indicator
  • Left Turn Indicator
  • Left Front Park/Turn Lamp
  • 2005 Cadillac Deville DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Cadillac Deville DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Inside Rear View Mirror
  • Vehicle Communication Interface Module
  • OnStar Keypad
  • Button Backlighting
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: UNABLE TO RECEIVE INCOMING ONSTAR OR HFC (HANDS FREE CALLING) CALLS
    Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Inoperative, No Response
  • Auto Systems:
  • Aux Equip, Phone, Jacks, Trailer Hitches, Towing
  • Document: WARRANTY RETURN PARTS
    Vehicle: 1995 Cadillac Concours 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

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