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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark

1994-96

Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Front Disc Brake (Type 2) -> Caliper Service -> Disassemble -> Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

Replace

Remove approximately ^2/3 of brake fluid from master cylinder.
Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
Using suitable C-clamp, push piston back into caliper bore, Fig. .
If caliper assembly is being removed for service, remove inlet fitting attaching bolt, copper washer, and inlet fitting from caliper housing. Plug opening in inlet fitting to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Do not crimp brake hose, as this may damage internal structure of hose. If only shoe and lining assemblies are to be replaced, do not disconnect brake line fitting fr...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville D'elegance 4.6 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 strateg...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville D'elegance 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 axle nut and washer.
Remove ball joint pinch bolt, then using a suitable pry bar, separate ball joint from knuckle.
Remove drive axle from hub and bearing assembly using front hub spindle remover t...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

If shims are used between starter and engine block, they should be placed in original position during installation. If starter is noisy during cranking, remove double .015 inch shim or add .015 inch shim at outer bolt only. If high pitched whine is observed a...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville D'elegance 4.6 V8 GAS

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns on during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

Inlet

Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at engine using hose clamp pliers.
Remove heater inlet hose from engine.
Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers.
Remove hose from heater core.
Remove hose from vehicle.
Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

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

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1997 Cadillac Deville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Above Center Front Of Headliner Diagram for 1997 Cadillac Deville D'elegance 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:

Sunroof Control Module

Sunroof Actuator Assembly

Connector C-260

Below Rear Of LH Front Seat Diagram for 1997 Cadillac Deville D'elegance 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:

Lateral Accelerometer Sensor

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1997 Cadillac Deville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

1997 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

LH Rear Header Lamp

LH Front Header Lamp

RH Rear Header Lamp

RH Front Header Lamp

RH Rear Header Lamp Switch

1997 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Instrument Panel Cluster

Electronic Brake and Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM)

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 1997 Cadillac Deville cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs

Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
Vehicle: 1997 Cadillac Deville 4.6 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1997 Cadillac Deville AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1997 Cadillac Deville 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 Deville 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 Deville 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 Deville 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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