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Cadillac XLR CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Cadillac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac XLR 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 XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+
Drive Belt Data -> Domestic Passenger Cars -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> PBR Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Brake Pad Service -> Corvette -> Installation -> Removal -> XLR
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS
Corvette
Removal
- Remove 2/3 of total brake fluid capacity from master cylinder reservoir.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Install two wheel lug nuts to retain rotor in position.
- Position one end of suitable C-clamp against inlet fitting bolt and other end against outboard shoe and lining.
- Tighten clamp until piston fully bottoms in caliper bore, Fig. .
- Remove upper guide pin bolt and discard.
- Loosen lower guide pin bolt, then pivot caliper downward on lower guide pin bolt to expose shoe and lining assemblies.
- Remove shoes and linings from mounting bracke...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> XLR & 2004-06 Corvette
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS
On XLR and 2004-06 Corvette models, the fuel...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS
Rear
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Insert a drift or punch into brake rotor cooling fins and against brake caliper to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning. Remove spindle nut retaining rear wheel drive shaft to hub.
- Remove spindle nut retaining rear wheel drive shaft to hub.
- Remove drift or punch.
- Separate outer tie rod end from knuckle and reposition tie rod toward rear of vehicle.
- Disconnect wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
- Remove parking brake cable from bracket.
- Disconnect parking brake cable from parking brake lever and...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac XLR 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 XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS
The Low Tire Pressure warning lamp and/or the DIC (Driver Information Center) Low Tire Pressure message can be cl...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove supercharger assembly.
- Disconnect starter solenoid S and battery terminal electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and sta...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2004-09 XLR & 2005-09 Corvette
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS
On 2004-07 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 XLR 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.
On 2008-09 Corvette models, 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 a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the air b...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS
- Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove A/C condenser.
- Disengage tension on radiator inlet hose clamp at radiator, using hose clamp pliers tool No. J 38185 or equivalent.
- Disconnect radiator inlet hose from radiator.
- Disengage tension on radiator inlet hose clamp at engine, using hose clamp pliers tool No. J 38185 or equivalent.
- Disconnect radiator inlet hose from engine.
- Remove radiator inlet hose.
- Disconnect cooling fan and shroud assembly from radiator. Lift up on cooling fan and shroud assembly to disengage tabs from radiator sl...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS
- Install a 1/2 inch drive breaker bar into belt drive tensioner.
- Push down on breaker bar to release tension.
- Remove ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Door Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2007 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2004 Cadillac XLR 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Cadillac XLR cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: REPLACEMENT OF HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES UNDER WARRANTY AND USE OF GM VS. NON-GM HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES - REVISED Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: PITTING AND BRAKE DUST ON CHROME WHEELS - REVISED Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac XLR V 4.4 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Cadillac XLR AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Cadillac XLR 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 XLR 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 XLR 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 XLR 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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