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2005 Cadillac STS 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 STS AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Delco/Bosch Type 7.2 -> System Service -> Aura, G6 & Malibu Maxx -> Auto Bleed -> Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Corvette -> CTS -> CTS & XLR -> Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Lateral Accelerator -> Manual Bleed -> Pressure Bleed -> STS -> Wheel Speed Sensor -> XLR -> Yaw Rate Sensor -> Yaw Rate Sensor/Lateral Accelerometer
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Auto Bleed
Perform manual or pressure bleeding as outlined before auto bleeding system.
- Turn ignition switch to Off position.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assemblies.
- Inspect brake system for leaks and damage.
- Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC), DLC is located in lefthand side of instrument panel below steering column.
- Turn ignition switch to On position. Do not start engine.
- Establish scan tool communications by selecting ABS/TCS, Special Functions and Automate Bleed Procedure.
- Perform manual or pressure bleedi...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Component Locations -> Electra (1985-90), Park Avenue (1991-98), LeSabre (1999-86), DeVille (1985-05), CTS, DTS, Fleetwood (1985-92), 88 (1999-86), 98 (1985-96), LSS, Regency, Bonneville (1987-05) & STS (2005-06)
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Left Front -> Rear -> Right Front
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
Left Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove left front tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect left outer tie rod end from steering knuckle. Do not loosen tie rod end jam nut.
- Insert a drift or punch into brake rotor and against brake caliper mounting bracket in order to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
- Remove and discard wheel drive shaft spindle nut retaining wheel drive shaft to hub.
- Disconnect electrical connector from wheel speed sensor and reposition wiring harness away from ball joint. Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 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 STS AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connector.
- Remove starter terminal nut, then positive battery cable from starter.
- R...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2005-09 STS
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS
On 2005-07 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 fi...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. The lamp may light for as long as 30 seconds as a bulb and system inspection. If lamp remains lit or lights while operating the vehicle, a fault condition in the anti-lock brake system is indicated. When lamp is lit, turn ignition Off, then restart engine. If l...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove battery tray.
- Remove cowl panel retaining bolts.
- Remove cowl panel.
- Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at thermostat assembly using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove heater inlet hose from thermostat housing.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater core using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove battery tray.
- Remove cowl panel retaining bolts.
- Remove cowl panel.
- Reposition heater hose ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS
- Remove front compartment sight shield as required.
- Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension.
- Sli...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Shift Level Components Diagram for 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Steering Column Diagram for 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2005 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Cadillac STS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Cadillac STS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Cadillac STS 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 STS 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 STS 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 STS 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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