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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

A/C Data -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1992-2002 -> 2003-04
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Brake Service -> Astro, Bravada, S & T Series & Safari -> Aztek, Rendezvous & Vue -> C & K Series -> Duo-Servo -> Express & Savana -> Installation -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> P Series -> Removal -> Single-Servo -> Tracker
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

C & K Series

Duo-Servo
Removal
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Mark relationship of wheel to hub, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • On models equipped with full-floating axles, remove hub and drum assembly as outlined in. "Drive Axles."
  • On models equipped with semi-floating axles, proceed as follows:
    • Install pin into park brake lever.
    • Mark relationship of drum to axle.
    • Remove rear brake drum retainers, as required.
    • Remove rear brake drum.
  • On all models, remove return springs and shoe guide,. Fig. .
  • Remove brake hold down springs and pins.
  • Disconnect actuator lever and pivot.
  • Remove lever return sp...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

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 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

Remove

  • Raise and support vehicle using a suitable lift.
  • Reference mark propeller shaft at transfer case flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft-to-transfer case flange bolts.
  • Reference mark propeller shaft at torque tube flange.
  • Remove propeller shaft-to-torque tube flange bolts.
  • Push propeller shaft toward rear of vehicle.
  • Remove propeller shaft.

Install

  • Install rear of propeller shaft to torque tube flange.
  • Align reference marks on propeller shaft and torque tube flange. Thoroughly clean and apply threadlocker GM P/N United States 12345493 P/N Canada 10953488 or equivalent to the bolt thread...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alternator from bracket.
  • Remove alternator from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the fo...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1998-2005 Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport, Venture & 2002-03 Rendezvous
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 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.

  • Open the instrument panel compartment door.
  • Remove the door located at the rear of the instrument panel compartment.
  • Open the A/C and heater module access door, Fig. .
  • Remove the first cabin air filter through the A/C and heater module access...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

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

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove left wiper arm linkage nuts.
  • Reposition left wiper arm linkage for access.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster and reposition.
  • Remove air cleaner cover and intake tube. Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables to prevent bending cable housings.
  • Disconnect throttle and cruise control cables from TBI mounting bracket.
  • Remove transmission fluid filler tube.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at inlet pipe.
  • Remove hose from inlet pipe.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose fr...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove belt shield bolt and shield.
  • Lift or...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

EVAP Canister Diagram for 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.4 V6 GASEVAP Canister Diagram for 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • EVAP Canister Assembly
  • Engine Diagram for 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.4 V6 GASEngine Diagram for 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • TP Sensor
  • Knock Sensor
  • EGR Valve
  • Throttle Body
  • Engine Oil Pressure Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Trailer Wiring Harness
  • 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette  3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Park/Neutral Position Switch
  • Stoplamp Switch
  • Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Solenoid
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates
    Vehicle: 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.4 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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 Oldsmobile Silhouette 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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