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2003 GMC Sierra Denali CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra Denali AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GAS
Passenger Cars
Reverse disarming procedures to arm the Supplemental Restraint System, noting the following:
- Ensure all disconnected SRS electrical connectors are securely connected and routed.
- Install all removed fuses in proper locations.
- From a safe position at sides of or below air bag module, Turn ignition switch to ON position and observe Air Bag or SRS warning lamp.
- On all models except Prizm and 1990 Corvette, warning lamp should flash seven to nine times, then go off.
- On Prizm models, warning lamp should light for six seconds,...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra Denali AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Bendix Master Cylinder -> Delco Master Cylinder -> Disassemble -> Tracker Master Cylinder -> Wheel Cylinder
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GAS
Delco Master Cylinder
When performing the following procedures, refer to. Figs. and , noting that the composite reservoir may vary in design.
Disassemble
- Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
- Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
- Inspect cover and diaphragm. Replace if cut, cracked or deformed.
- Remove fluid level switch and proportioning valve assembly, if equipped.
- Depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
- Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet nearest to cowl when master cylinder is installed), then apply compressed air into secondary fluid outlet...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 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 Denali 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 Denali AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
- Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
- Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
- Using J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
- Remove bolts securing wheel drive shaft ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra Denali AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove mounting bolts and engine shield, if required.
- Remove mounting bolts and oil pan skid plate, if required.
- Remove righthand transmission cover bolt.
- Remove front axle mounting bracket nut, then position front axle mounting bracket bolt until tip is flush with support bushing. Do not remove bolt.
- Remove mounting bolts and slide starter forward until it clears transmission.
- Disconnect oil level sensor electrical connector.
- Remove start...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 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 Denali 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 Denali AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> 2001-04 Sierra & Silverado
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GAS
These models are equipped with an oiling system indicator lamp which will flash if the oil level drops below a safe point or will remain lit when the oil and filter are ready to be changed.
After changing the oil and filter, reset the monitor by proceeding as fol...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 GMC Sierra Denali AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 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 Denali AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 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 Denali AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 GMC Sierra Denali cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Transfer Case Shift Control Switch Diagram for 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Camper Wiring Harness Diagram for 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 GMC Sierra Denali AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 GMC Sierra Denali cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 GMC Sierra Denali AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 GMC Sierra Denali cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Power Folding Mirrors Will Not Fold Inward Vehicle: 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 6.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 GMC Sierra Denali AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 GMC Sierra Denali 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 Denali 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 Denali 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 Denali 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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