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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Sierra & Silverado -> Compressor, Replace -> 4.3L Engine -> 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L Engines -> 6.6L Diesel Engine
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS

4.3L Engine

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined in .
  • Relieve tension by rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise. Remove drive belt.
  • Remove compressor hose assembly from compressor.
  • Disconnect compressor clutch electrical connector.
  • Remove mounting bolts and compressor, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque compressor bolts to 37 ft. lbs.
    • Torque compressor hose bolt to 25 ft. lbs.

4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L Engines

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined in .
  • Relieve te...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Bendix Single Piston Sliding Caliper -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS

Refer to. "Hydraulic Brake... "

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

Normal Service

Repl...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove righthand front tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove righthand front fender wheelhouse inner panel.
  • Remove starter motor battery positive cable, then solenoid wires.
  • Remove star...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

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.

  • Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
  • Remove the A/C and heater modul...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove radiator air upper baffle retainers, then upper air baffle, Fig. .
  • Remove inlet and outlet hoses from radiator.
  • Lift lower fan shroud upward to disengage from clips, then remove lower fan shroud from vehicle.
  • Remove surge tank hose from radiator
  • Remove and discard radiator quick connect fittings as follows:
    • Pull caps back along pipe, then holding one leg o...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

  • Rotate tensioner to release belt tension using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a 5/8 inch socket placed on tensioner pulley, then remove belt.
  • Route be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Wheel Steering Module Case Ground Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD  8.1 V8 GASRear Wheel Steering Module Case Ground Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Chassis Harness
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD  8.1 V8 GASAmbient Air Temperature Sensor Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Front Bumper Filler
  • Forward Lamp Harness Connector
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD  8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cigar Lighter
  • 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD  8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Vehicle Speed Sensor
  • Clutch Start Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: 6.6L LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Missing Thickness Grade Markings-Inspect Block for Stampings
    Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
  • Document: Information on 6.6L LBZ, LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Design Change-New Head Gasket Part Numbers and Head Bolt Torque Specifications
    Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 6.6 V8 DIESEL

    Auto Systems:
  • Diesel Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD 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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