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2004 GMC Canyon 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 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> General Motors Corp. -> Arming -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Passenger Cars
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon Z71 SLE 3.5 L5 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 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> General System -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

General System

  • Inspect components for damage or unusual wear. Replace as required.
  • Inspect backing plate mounting bolts and ensure they are tight.
  • Inspect wheel cylinders. Excessive fluid indicates cup leakage and need for wheel cylinder replacement. Slight amount of fluid is always present and is considered normal, acting as lubricant for cylinder pistons.
  • Inspect adjuster screw operation. If satisfactory, lightly lubricate adjusting screw and washer with suitable brake lube. If operation is unsatisfactory, replace.
  • Clean rust and dirt from shoe contact surfaces on backing plate using fi...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 3.5 L5 GAS

Returnless Fuel System

On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."

On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft nut and washer. Do not reuse wheel drive shaft nut, replace with new.
  • Remove steering knuckle assembly.
  • Release wheel drive shaft by placing a brass drift against tripod housing. Firmly strike brass drift with a hammer to release drive shaft.
  • Remove front wheel drive shaft from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • A snap or po...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 3.5 L5 GAS

Upon removal of starter, note if any shims are used. If shims are used, they should be installed in their original locations. After installation, if starter is noisy during cranking, remove one .015 inch double shim or add one .015 inch single shim to the outer bolt. If starter makes a high pitched whine after firing, add .015 inch double shims until noise ceases.

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove intake manifold.
  • Remove sta...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Change Oil, Change Oil Now Or Change Oil Soon Lamp & Messages -> Canyon & Colorado -> Alternate Method -> Reset Stem Method
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 3.5 L5 GAS

Reset Stem Method

  • Turn ignition switch to RUN position, but do not start engine.
  • Press and hold reset stem in the lower center of the instrument cluster until the Oil Life message is displayed.
  • Once the alternating OIL LIFE and RESET messages appear in the display, press and hold the reset stem until several beeps sounds This confirms the oil life system has been reset.
  • Turn ignition key to Lock position. If the CHANGE/OIL message comes back on when the engine is started, the engine oil...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine block.
  • Remove hose from engine block.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drai...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 3.5 L5 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner clockwise with a suitable 3/8 inch breaker bar.
  • Remove belt from water pump pul...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

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

Vehicle Speed Sensor Diagram for 2004 GMC Canyon  3.5 L5 GASVehicle Speed Sensor Diagram for 2004 GMC Canyon 3.5 L5 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Transfer Case
  • VSS Sensor
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2004 GMC Canyon  2.8 L4 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
  • Horn Assembly
  • Forward Lamp Harness
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

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

    2004 GMC Canyon  2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Electrical Symbols
  • 2004 GMC Canyon  2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
  • Transfer Case Control Module
  • Data Link Connector
  • Fuel Pump
  • Ignition Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Engine Rattle Noise after R And R of the Crankshaft Balancer -Inspect Bolt Torque
    Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Gasoline Engines
  • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2004 GMC Canyon 2.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 GMC Canyon AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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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