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2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Sierra & Silverado -> Cooling System Bleed
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS
These engines do not require a specified bleed procedure. After filling cooling system, run engine to operating temperature with radiator/pressure cap off. Air will then be automatically bled through cap opening.
- Open cooling system bleeder screws.
- Slowly fill cooling system with...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Precautions -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> General
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS
Brake Lines & Linings
Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings.
Do not allow any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that linings be replaced in sets when worn or damaged.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness v...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1996-03 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS
Light Duty Emissions
Normal Service
Replace every 30,000 miles
Severe Service
Rep...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS
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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air inlet duct, if required.
- Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead connections from back of alternator.
- Remove upper fan shroud mounting bolts and fan shroud.
- Remove accessory drive belt using suitable 3/8 i...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warn...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Separate mass airflow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor assembly and air inlet tube by loosening hose clamp.
- Disconnect radiator inlet hose clip from air cleaner outlet duct.
- Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
- Reposition radiator outlet hose clamp at radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
- D...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 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 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
A/C High Pressure Recirculating Switch Diagram for 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
License Lamp w/o Bumper Diagram for 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Power Folding Mirrors Will Not Fold Inward Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD 6.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 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 GMC Sierra 1500 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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