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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 7.4 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 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Accumulator Service -> Assemble -> Booster Bleed -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 7.4 V8 GAS

Disassemble

Place accumulator compressor tool No. J-26889, or equivalent, around end of accumulator.
Install nut onto stud as shown in Fig. , then depress the accumulator with a C-clamp.
Remove retainer by using a punch.
Release C-clamp and remove accumulator compressor tool.
Remove accumulator, O-ring, retainer, plug and spring, Fig. .
Remove retainer, output pushrod, baffle, piston return spring and retainer.
Using a suitable saw, cut off eyelet of pedal rod, then remove the boot.
Remove nut, bracket and bolts, then separate cover from housing.
Remove piston assembly and seal...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Tracker & Uplander -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.5 V8 DIESEL

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 strategy.

Engines Less Fuel Pressure ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.5 V8 DIESEL

One Piece Driveshaft

Raise and support vehicle.
Mark rear universal joint to drive shaft flange.
Remove retaining bolts and clamps.
Remove propeller shaft from pinion drive flange.
Remove propeller shaft from transmission/transfer case.
Using tape or a rubber band, wrap the U-Joint bearing caps to ensure bearing caps do not separate from U-Joint.
Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:

Align reference marks made during removal.
Torque yoke retainer bolts to 18 ft. lbs.

Two Piece Driveshaft

Raise and support vehicle.
Suppor...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Disconnect battery ground cable.
Raise and support vehicle.
Remove starter to engine brace and heat shields.
Disconnect wires from solenoids.
Remove starter motor mounting bolts, washers and lower starter. Record position of shims, if required.
Remove starter motor from vehicle.
Reverse procedure to install, notin...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 7.4 V8 GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7 V8 GAS

Drain coolant to suitable container.
Remove air cleaner, duct and coolant recovery reservoir.
Remove mounting bolts, upper to lower mounting bolts and upper fan shroud.
Remove mounting bolts and lower...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 6.5 V8 DIESEL

Rotate tensioner arm counterclockwise using ^3/8 inch breaker bar.
Remove belt from pulleys.
Route new belt over all pulleys except tensioner arm.
Rotate tensioner arm co...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Body Diagram for 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 7.4 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:

Connector C-102

Connector C-111

Ground G-108

Ground G-109

Passenger Compartment Diagram for 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:

Power Seat Switch

Rear Power Seat Tilt Motor

Front Power Seat Tilt Motor

Power Seat Forward/Rearward Motor

Connector C-306

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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Headlamp Switch

RH Headlamp Leveling Actuator

LH Headlamp Leveling Actuator

Headlamp Leveling Switch

2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Instrument Cluster Illumination

Auxiliary Blower Motor Switch

Rear Auxiliary HVAC Controller

Front Auxiliary HVAC Controller

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

OEM TSB listings for most 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7 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: 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 5.7 V8 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 AUTOMOBILES

BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 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 2000 Chevrolet Express 3500 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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