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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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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

The Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) can maintain enough voltage to cause air bag deployment for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned Off and the battery is disconnected. Servicing the Supplemental air bag (SIR) system during this period may result in accidental deployment and personal injury.

Achieva & Skylark

1994-96

Ensure front wheels are in straight-ahead position.
Turn ignition switch to LOCK position.
Remove AIR BAG fuse from fuse block.
On 1995 models, remove lefthand sound insulator panel to ac...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit, Replace -> Astro, Avalanche, Escalade EXT, Safari, Sierra, Silverado & SSR -> Aztek & Rendezvous -> Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Jimmy, Rainier & Trailblazer -> Canyon, Colorado, Sonoma & S10 -> Equinox & Torrent -> Escalade, HHR, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Express & Savana -> Hummer H2 -> Hummer H3 -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Relay, Terraza, SV6 & Uplander -> SRX -> Vue
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS

Aztek & Rendezvous

Remove coolant reservoir, then relieve fuel system pressure as follows:

Loosen fuel filler cap to discharge tank pressure.
Connect fuel pressure gauge tool No. J-34730-1A, or equivalent, to fuel pressure connection. Wrap shop towel around connection while connecting fuel pressure gauge in order to avoid fuel spillage.
Install bleed hose into an approved container and open valve in order to bleed fuel system pressure.
Drain any fuel remaining in fuel pressure gauge into suitable container.

Remove cruise control cable from module, then disconnect electrical ...

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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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS

Unlock steering column so that steering linkage is free to move.
Raise the vehicle. Support vehicle with suitable safety stands.
Remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
In order to prevent drive axle from turning, insert a drift through brake caliper and into one of the rotor vanes.
Remove axle nut and washer.
Remove drift from brake rotor.
Remove front brake rotors and support caliper with piece of wire in order to prevent damage to brake hose.
Remove brackets from upper control arm holding both ABS wire and brake hose.
Remove ABS bracket located on top of upper control arm ball...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 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.
Raise an...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS

This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 GMC Sonoma AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS

Inlet

Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at intake manifold fitting.
Remove hose from intake manifold fitting.
Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
Remove hose from vehicle.
Reverse pr...

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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+.

Radio,Radio Antenna Connector Diagram for 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Radio

Radio Connector

Radio Antenna Connector

Connector C-1

Connector C-2

Seat Motors Diagram for 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:

Seat Adjuster Switch

Seat Rear Vertical Motor

Seat Horizontal Motor

Seat Front Vertical Motor

Connector C-315

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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 Diagram

Components on diagram:

Stoplamp Switch

Park Neutral Position Switch

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Actuator

2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

Components on diagram:

Sunroof Switch

Sunroof Motor

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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+.

Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sonoma 4.3 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 GMC Sonoma 4.3 V6 GAS

Auto Systems:

Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids

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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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