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2004 Cadillac CTS CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Cadillac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Vacuum & Wiring Diagrams -> Passenger Cars -> Vibe
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 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 v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system.
- Remove propeller shaft coupler-to-transmission flange bolts, nuts and washers. Remove only propeller shaft coupler-to-transmission flange bolts. Do not remove coupler from propeller shaft.
- Remove propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts, nuts and washers. Remove only propeller shaft coupler-to-differential flange bolts. Do not remove coupler from propeller shaft.
- Support propeller shaft at support bearing.
- Remove bolts securing support bearing to vehicle underbody.
- Push front propeller shaft toward rear of vehicle in or...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire pressure occurs in any of the four tires and allows the driver to display the individual tire pressures and the locations on the DIC (Driver Information Center) display. The system uses the DIM (Dash Integrated Module), IPC (Instrument Panel Cluster), DIC, remote control door lock receiver, a radio frequency transmitting pressure sensor in each wheel assembly and the serial data circuit.
When the vehicle is stationary, the sensor is inactive. When the vehicle is operated and as the vehic...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Disconnect air intake duct hose from Mass Air Flow (MAF) and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
- Remove intake air resonator to cooling fan attaching bolts.
- Disconnect air intake duct hoses from throttle body then lift intake air resonator from frame.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release tension.
- Slide drive belt from water pump pulley, allowing tensioner to return and then remove dr...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-09 CTS
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS
On 2003-07 models, 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.
On 2008-09 models, under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 25,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the rear hood seal from flange on the passenger side air inlet grille panel.
- Remove the four screws retaining the passenger side air inlet grille panel to the cowl panel.
- Lift the passenger side air inlet grille panel and pull inward to...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
The Check Engine lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:
On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Raise and support vehicle. A mirror is needed to see bolt, which is located next to engine at base of head and at top of transmission bell house.
- Remove lower bolt from heater pipe assembly at thermostat assembly.
- Lower vehicle.
- Remove cover assembly to engine intake manifold.
- Remove battery tray.
- Remove lower bolt securing battery tray to panel assembly on front air inlet housing.
- Remove nuts securing panel assembly to front of dash.
- Remove panel assembly from vehicle.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater pipe using hose ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Accessory -> Air Conditioning
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
Accessory
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension.
- Slide drive belt off of water pump pulley.
- Slowly release drive belt tensioner and remove drive belt from accessory drive pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Air Conditioning
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Disconnect surge tank hose.
- Remove fan shroud to radiator mounting bolts.
- ...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Right Rear Door Diagram for 2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Electrical Component Views Diagram for 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Squeak/Creak Type Noise from Front of Vehicle When Braking or Turning Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Cadillac CTS 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 2004 Cadillac CTS 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 2004 Cadillac CTS 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 2004 Cadillac CTS 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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