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2004 GMC Sonoma CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT GMC REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> System Service -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Gravity and vacuum bleeding procedures are not recommended for use with the anti-lock brake system. The manual bleed procedure is the preferred method, although pressure bleeding is also possible. Do not pump the brake pedal during the bleeding process, as fluid aeration may occur.
Manual Bleed
- Raise and support vehicle, then connect a clear plastic tube to brake bleed screw at righthand rear wheel.
- Place free end of tube in a glass jar partially filled with clean brake fluid. Ensure end of tube remains submerged in fluid and master cylinder reservoir is kept full.
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma 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: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 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 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Mark the front U-joint to the pinion yoke on the front differential.
- Mark the relationship of the rear U-joint to the transfer case drive flange.
- Remove the retaining nuts and bolts from the drive flange.
- Remove the clamps and retaining bolts from the front drive axle pinion flange.
- Remove the front propeller shaft from the vehicle.
- Using tape and or a rubber band, wrap the front U-joint bearing caps to ensure the caps do not separate from the U-joint.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque front propeller shaft to the pinion flang...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air inlet duct.
- Remove heater hose brace bolt from rear of alternator.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Remove accessory drive belt.
- Remove alternator mou...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition radiator outlet hose clamp at radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
- Drain cooling syst...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS
- Remove belt tensioner pulley retaining bolt...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 License Lamp,Bumper Diagram for 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Dome Lamp Harness-Regular Cab Pickup Diagram for 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 GMC Sonoma cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 GMC Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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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