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2005 Cadillac CTS CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Cadillac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Aura, Bonneville, DTS, ION, LeSabre, Lucerne, Park Avenue, Solstice & SKY -> Aveo -> Corvette -> CTS -> Disassemble -> Except Aura, Aveo, Bonneville, Cobalt, Corvette, CTS, DTS, G5, ION, L-Series, LaCrosse, LeSabre, Lucerne, Park Avenue, Solstice, SKY, STS, Vibe & XLR -> L-Series -> LaCrosse, STS & XLR -> Master Cylinder Overhaul -> Vibe -> Wheel Cylinder Overhaul
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder Overhaul
Except Aura, Aveo, Bonneville, Cobalt, Corvette, CTS, DTS, G5, ION, L-Series, LaCrosse, LeSabre, Lucerne, Park Avenue, Solstice, SKY, STS, Vibe & XLR
Disassemble
Refer to Figs. and when performing the following procedures.
- Disconnect and plug hydraulic lines.
- Remove mounting nuts and master cylinder.
- Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid.
- Inspect cover and diaphragm.
- Remove fluid level switch.
- On models equipped with compact master cylinder,remove proportioning valve, Fig. .
- On all models, depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
- Plu...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 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: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 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 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8 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 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Removal
- Loosen the lug nuts.
- Raise and support vehicle with jack stands, then remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Prior to dismounting the tire from the wheel, note the following precautions:
- Position the bead breaking fixture 90° from the valve stem when separating the tire bead from the wheel.
- Place the mounting and dismounting head so that the tire iron or pry bar can be inserted slightly clockwise of the sensor body when prying the tire bead up and over the head.
- Rotate the tire and wheel assembly clockwise using the tire changer when transferri...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Support exhaust system with suitable jack.
- Disconnect exhaust system from lefthand and righthand catalytic converters.
- Disconnect HO2S electrical connector.
- Remove righthand catalytic converter to exhaust manifold ret...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-09 CTS
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 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 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Transmission Fluid Life Message -> CTS
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 GAS
After the transmission fluid has been changed, press and hold the RESET but...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from cooling pipe using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from cooling pipe and from vehicle.
- Reverse proced...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump -> Water Pump and Alternator
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
Water Pump and Alternator
- Remove front compartment sight shield as required.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension.
- Slide drive belt off of water pump pulley.
- Slowly release drive belt tensioner.
- Remove drive belt from accessory drive pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Air Conditioning...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Manual Transmission Components Diagram for 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Digital Radio Subsystem Components Diagram for 2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2005 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2005 Cadillac CTS 2.8 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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