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2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Chevrolet REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Sierra & Silverado -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents -> System Performance Test
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Intermittents
Because many intermittent faults are caused at electrical connections, diagnosis of such problems should begin with a visual and physical inspection of connectors involved with the code. Appropriate connectors should be disconnected, examined and r...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Accumulator Service -> Assemble -> Booster Bleed -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Disassemble
- Place accumulator compressor tool No. J-26889, or equivalent, around end of accumulator.
- Install nut onto stud as in. Fig. , then depress 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.
- Cut off eyelet of pedal rod, then remove boot.
- Remove nut, bracket and bolts, then separate cover from housing.
- Remove piston assembly and seals.
- Remove spool valve, then the accu...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> 1999-06 Silverado & Sierra
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Refer ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL
Front
Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles. These items include the propeller shafts, wheel drive shafts, pinion flanges and output shafts
Assemble all components in the exact relationship to each other as they were prior to removal. Observe all published specifications and torque values, and any measurements obtained prior to disassembly.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove transfer case shield, if equipped.
- If equipped with double clamp style boot, remove clamp at transfer case by prying up ex...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 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 3500 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 3500 8.1 V8 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.
- 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 3500 AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Air Cleaner Restriction Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS
An air cleaner restriction indicator, Fig. , is located in the intake duct between the MAF sensor and the air cleaner assembly.
If the window shows green, no service is required at this time. However, if...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS
- Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
- Remove mounting bolts and lower fan shroud.
- Remove engine vent hose and surge take hose.
- Disconnect eng...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GAS
- Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
- Route belt over pulleys excep...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Manual Transmission Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESELComponents on diagram: |
 A/C High Pressure Recirculating Switch Diagram for 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 8.1 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: 6.6L LB7, LLY Duramax Diesel Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Missing Thickness Grade Markings-Inspect Block for Stampings Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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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 3500 6.6 V8 DIESEL Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 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 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 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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