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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Technical Service Bulletins -> Poor Air Conditioning Performance -- Will Not Blow Cold Enough -> 2003 Sierra & Silverado
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 V6 GAS

2003 Sierra & Silverado

On some of these models equipped with 6.6L diesel engine the air conditioning performance is less than desirable, especially when ambient temperature is more than 90°F.

To correct this condition perform system inspects as follow:

  • Calibrate actuators
  • Inspect lower condenser deflector for proper installation. Deflector should be positioned at lower part of condenser and extend forward into top of front bumper and below two fresh air intake holes.
  • Inspect engine coo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Troubleshooting -> Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check -> Road Test
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala SS 3.8 V6 GAS

When troubleshooting the hydraulic brake system, perform the following inspections.

Master Cylinder Internal Fluid Leakage Check

Start engine and depress the brake pedal. If the pedal gradually falls under constant pressure, the hydraulic system may be leaking. Raise the vehicle on a lift and inspect all tubing lines and backing plates for signs of leakage. It may be required to lift or remove the carpeting or floor mats to inspect for boost...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala SS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle on a hoist.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Disconnect tie rod from knuckle.
  • Insert a drift into rotor and against caliper in order to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft nut.
  • Remove stabilizer link.
  • Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball joint after disconnecting electrical connector from sensor. Disconnect ele...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures -> 2000-05 Impala & Monte Carlo -> Using Light Switch
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala SS 3.8 V6 GAS

2000-05 Impala & Monte Carlo

The Low Tire Pressure indicator will turn On when the pressure in one of the tires becomes 12 psi. lower or higher then the other three. The low tire pressure monitor system uses the ABS wheel speed sensors to determine if a tire is low by a variation in wheel speed.

  • Inflate all tires to vehicle manufacturer's specifications.
  • Place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Place radio in Off position.
  • Press and hold DISP button until SETTINGS is displayed.
  • Press the SEEK up or down buttons until TIRE MON is displayed.
  • Press the PREV or NEXT buttons until RES...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala SS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove lower air deflector fog lamp access panels.
  • Remove lower air deflector retainers.
  • Remove lower air deflector attaching bolts and screws.
  • Remove right and left side lower front fender liner screws from lo...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1997-2005 Century, Regal, 1998-2002 Intrigue & 2000-05 Impala & Monte Carlo
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 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.

  • Place the windshield wipers in the up position by turning the ignition switch Off when the wipers reach the desired position.
  • Open the hood.
  • Lift the righthand side of the rear hood seal from the flange in the area of the rig...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Reduce Engine Power Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.8 V6 GAS

The Reduce Engine Power indicator lamp should light for a approximately 3 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the warning lamp turns on during vehicle operation, a vehicl...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner assembly, then drain engine coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove mounting bolts, then the engine strut and upper brace rearward.
  • Disconnect upper radiator mounting panel bolts and clamps.
  • Disconnect cooling fan electrical connec...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner clockwise using a b...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Impala cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Left Front of Vehicle Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 V6 GASLeft Front of Vehicle Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Fog Lamp Connector
  • Secondary Air Injection Pump Connector
  • Headlamp Assembly Connector
  • Connector Retainer
  • Left Front of I/P Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 V6 GASLeft Front of I/P Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Impala LS 3.8 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fog Lamp Switch
  • Surveillance Mode Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Chevrolet Impala cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2004 Chevrolet Impala  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Window Switch Front Passenger
  • Window Switch Driver
  • 2004 Chevrolet Impala  3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Chevrolet Impala cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.8 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: 2004 Chevrolet Impala 3.8 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Chevrolet Impala AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala 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 Chevrolet Impala 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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