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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
Passenger Cars
Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am
This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.
- Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
- Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
- If BCM fails to accept the pr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bosch Type 2SH & 5.3 -> DESCRIPTION -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve -> Electronic Brake Traction Control Module -> Front -> Pump Motor -> Pump Motor & Solenoid Relays -> Rear -> Solenoid Valves -> System Components -> System Operation -> Wheel Speed Sensors
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
System Operation
The Bosch Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) with Traction Control System (TCS) minimizes wheel lock-up during heavy braking on most road surfaces to improve driver control. ABS monitors each wheel's speed and controls brake fluid pressure to each front wheel independently and both rear wheels simultaneously.
A separate hydraulic line and solenoid valve for each front wheel, and one hydraulic line and solenoid valve for both rear wheels allow hydraulic pressure to be modulated, preventing wheel lock-up. The ABS can decrease, hold or increase hydraulic pressure.
The system co...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1997-01 Catera -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
Normal Service
Replace every 100,00...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
- Place transmission in Neutral.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove heat shield nuts.
- Remove heat shields.
- Remove bolts from propeller shaft center bearing bracket at underbody.
- Remove front propeller shaft coupling nuts and bolts.
- Slide front half of shaft rearward in order to clear coupling about 1 inch.
- Lower shaft.
- Remove rear propeller shaft coupling nuts and bolts.
- Slide front half of shaft rearward in order to clear coup...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable and remove pre-volume chamber.
- Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
- Remove accessory drive belt from alternator.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove terminal nuts and disconnect leads at alternator. Identify leads for instal...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1997-2001 Catera
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 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.
- Open the hood.
- Pull back the sealing strip located on the righthand air inlet grille.
- Open the righthand air inlet grille flap, Fig. .
- Push inward on the cabin air filter...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Service Electrical System Lamp -> Cadillac
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when a fault condition in the charging system is present. The lamp should light during engine starting as a bulb inspection...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery cables and remove battery from vehicle.
- Remove upper radiator covers, then drain engine coolant into a suitable container.
- Remove resonance chamber, then disconnect primary cooling fan and cooling fan control switch electrical connectors.
- Disconnect air bleed hose and transmission oil cooler pipes at radiator, then remove pipe seals.
- Disconnect coolant hose at secondary auxiliary coolant pump, then remove Secondary Air Injection (AIR) cutoff valve bracket bolts from fan hous...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove splash shield, air conditioning compressor hose strap bolt and Secondary Air Injection (AIR) crossover pipe bracket nut. Use suitable back-up wrench on alternator bolt.
- Remove AIR crossover pipe bushing nut from bracket and crossover pipe fro...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1997 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Top Of Engine Diagram for 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Lower RH A-Pillar Diagram for 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1997 Cadillac Catera 3.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Cadillac Catera cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Cadillac Catera AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Cadillac Catera 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 1997 Cadillac Catera 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 1997 Cadillac Catera 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 1997 Cadillac Catera 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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