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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade 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: 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 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 2005 Cadillac Escalade 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: 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 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 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

Front

Before disassembly, observe and accurately reference mark all driveline components relative to the propeller shaft and axles. These items include propeller shafts, wheel drive shafts, pinion flanges and output shafts.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove transfer case shield, if equipped.
  • If equipped with double clamp style boot, remove clamp at transfer case by prying up exposed end of clamp with a flat-bladed tool.
  • Reference mark the relationship of propeller shaft to front axle pinon yoke. When removing propeller shaft, do not attempt to remove shaft by pounding on yoke ear...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Description
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) notifies the driver when a significant loss of tire pressure occurs in any of the 4 tires.

When the vehicle is stationary, the sensor is inactive. When the vehicle is operated and as the vehicle speed increases, centrifugal force activates the sensors internal accelerometer causing the sensors to go into rolling mode. In the rolling mode, the sensors read tire pressure once every 30 second and transmit the reading once every 6...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air inlet duct, if required.
  • Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead connections from back of alternator.
  • Remove upper fan shroud mounting bolts, then fan shroud.
  • Remove accessory drive belt using suitable 3/8 ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 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.

  • Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
  • Remove the A/C and heater modul...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Indicator Lamp -> Electronic Engine Controls Or Electronic Fuel Injection Except Tracker
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 5.3 V8 GAS

The Check Engine/Service Engine Soon Lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a problem and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM/PCM memory can be cleared of codes either by using a scan tool (OBD II systems) or by disconnecting the battery ground ca...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Drain radiator coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • Remove mounting bolts and lower fan shroud.
  • Remove engine vent hose and surge take hose.
  • Disconnect eng...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Loosen air cleaner outlet duct clamps at these locations:
    • Throttle body
    • Mass airflow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor
  • Remove radiator inlet hose clip from outlet duct.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
  • Install a breaker bar with hex-head socket to drive belt tensioner bolt.
  • Rotate drive be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

LR Frame - Camper Provision Diagram for 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GASLR Frame - Camper Provision Diagram for 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Frame
  • Camper Wiring Harness
  • Camper Wiring Harness Connector
  • Fuse Block Underhood Connector C-2 and Connector C-5 Diagram for 2005 Cadillac Escalade  6.0 V8 GASFuse Block Underhood Connector C-2 and Connector C-5 Diagram for 2005 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuse Block Underhood
  • Engine Harness
  • Connector C-5
  • Connector C-2
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Cargo Lamp
  • 2005 Cadillac Escalade  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radio
  • Audio Amplifier
  • Rear Seat Audio Controller
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Cadillac Escalade cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Cadillac Escalade 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 Escalade 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 Escalade 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 Escalade 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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