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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Porsche -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Cayenne
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 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 vapo...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> FRONT -> REAR
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS

FRONT

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove engine guard.
  • Remove three shield screws on the all-wheel final drive. To undo cardan shaft screw connections, a second person should sit in the vehicle and block drive harness by pressing footbrake.
  • The colored markings, match points, on cardan shaft and on the flange of rear final drive must be installed along a straight line. This neutralizes residual imbalance in components.
  • Remove cardan shaft from front-axle final drive.
  • Remove cardan shaft from transfer case. Caution: Screw threads used to fasten the transmission cross member can pull...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS

If the system detects low tire pressure, a warning message will be displayed...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS

  • Remove intake distributors.
  • Disconnect battery ground cable at battery.
  • Remove electrical connections from starter.
  • Remove mounting bolts from starter.
  • Remove starter from ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Porsche -> 2003-09 Cayenne
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS

On 2003-06 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 40,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow is less than normal.

On 2008-09 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 36,000 miles. The filter should be replaced more often if air flow...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Porsche -> Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS

The Anti-Lock Brake/Traction Control System lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the on position with engine not running. When the engine is started, the lamp should go out. ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery.
  • Rasie and support vehicle.
  • Remove lock mount (upper radiator support).
  • Remove radiator frame (lower radiator support).
  • Open maintenance cover.
  • Carefully open cap on coolant expansion tank. Unscrew cap in counterclockwise direction.
  • Open cap on expansion tank and remove.
  • Remove lower engine guard.
  • Remove sheetmetal brace under radiator. To do this, loosen four fastening screws.
  • Remove drain plug from radiator, drain coolant into a container.
  • Fit a new drain plug on radiator and tighten it.
  • Install sheetmetal brace under radiator, torque four fastening screws to 17 ft ....

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS

Do not remove drive belt when engine is warm! Risk of damage or deformation! Drive belts should only be removed when they have cooled down.

  • Mark the rolling direction of the drive belt with chalk.
  • Relieve and remove dri...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

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

Relay Carriers Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GASRelay Carriers Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Relay Carrier
  • Body Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GASBody Component Locations Diagram for 2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Seat Heater Relay
  • Horn
  • Fog Light
  • Fuse Box
  • Back Up Light
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

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

    2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Hydraulic Control Unit
  • 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo 4.5 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Main Relay
  • Fuel Pump Relay
  • Hot Film Air Mass Meter
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION - CSO SURCHARGES NOT ALLOWED ON WARRANTY CLAIMS
    Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: OVERVIEW OF APPROVED ENGINE OILS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Porsche Cayenne S 4.5 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Porsche Cayenne AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 Porsche Cayenne 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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