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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> EXPANSION VALVE, REPLACE -> G SERIES -> OVERHEAD SYSTEM
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

G SERIES

OVERHEAD SYSTEM
  • Disconnect battery ground cable, then recover refrigerant from A/C system.
  • Remove rear duct drain tube, remove duct to header bracket and roof panel screws, then remove rear duct assembly.
  • Disconnect blower motor harness connector and ground wire.
  • While supporting low...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1992-95 -> 1992-95 Except S & T Series w/VCM & VCM-A -> 1992-95 Models & 1996 S & T Series w/VCM -> 1995 S & T Series w/VCM & VCM-A & 1996 -> 1996 -> 1996 Except S & T Series w/VCM -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Except S & T Series w/VCM & VCM-A -> S & T Series w/VCM & VCM-A
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Except S & T Series w/VCM & VCM-A
1992-95

Diagnostic trouble codes can be read using a TECH 1 scan tool or by jumping terminal "H" to terminal "A" of the Assembly Line Diagnostic Link (ALDL) connector, Fig. , and counting the Anti-Lock lamp flashes. The terminals must be jumped for a few seconds before the diagnostic trouble codes will begin to flash.

1996

Diagnostic trouble codes can only be read by connecting a suitable scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC), Fig. . Follow the instructions provided by the scan tool manufacturer.

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1988-06 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Diesel Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESEL

Normal Service

Repl...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Front, All Except NP8 Axle -> Front, NP8 Axle -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.7 V8 GAS

Front

Front, All Except NP8 Axle
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove front differential carrier shield, if used.
  • Reference mark relationship of propeller shaft to front axle and transfer case flange.
  • Remove bolts and retainers from front axle.
  • Remove bolts and retainers from transfer case.
  • Remove propeller shaft. When removing propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove shaft by pounding on yoke ears or using a tool between yoke and universal joint. If propeller shaft is removed by using such means, injection joints may fracture and lead to premature failure of joint.
  • Compress propeller...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead from rear of alternator.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator mounting bolts.
  • Separate alternator from mount...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Remove air cleaner.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove heater hose support clamp bolt.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Remove air cleaner.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove heater hose support clamp bolt.
  • Reposition heater hose...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a socket placed on tensioner ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Window Release Relay Diagram for 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESELRear Window Release Relay Diagram for 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Window Release Relay
  • Connector C-262
  • Cruise Control Wiring Diagram for 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESELCruise Control Wiring Diagram for 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

    Components on diagram:
  • Convenience Center
  • Cruise Control Clutch Switch
  • Connector C-290
  • Splice S-234
  • Grommet P-102
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Water-In-Fuel Sensor
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Oil Pressure Sender
  • Fuel Heater
  • 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Light Switch
  • Ashtray Lamp
  • LH Door Jamb Switch
  • RH Door Jamb Switch
  • LH Courtesy Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Car and Truck Fix It Right the First Time Issues
    Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: Air Conditioning Odor
    Vehicle: 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Odors
  • Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup 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 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup 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 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup 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 1993 GMC K3500 Pickup 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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