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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 2002 -> 2002-03 -> 2003-06 -> 2004-06 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Safari, Sonoma, SSR & S10 -> Avalanche, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Bravada, Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Express & Savana -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Sierra & Silverado -> Symptom Tests -> Temperature Vs. Resistance
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturers instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

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Connector Pin Identification

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Diagnostic Tests

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 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: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

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 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
  • Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
  • Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
  • Using J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel drive shaft ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

When the TPMS detects a significant loss of tire pressure, the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message is displayed on the DI...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

  • 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 and fan shroud.
  • Remove accessory drive belt using suitable 3/8 i...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 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 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

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 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If t...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

  • 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 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

  • Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
  • Route belt over pulleys excep...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Rear Suspension Components Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEXRear Suspension Components Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Suspension Components
    • A/C High Pressure Recirculating Switch Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEXA/C High Pressure Recirculating Switch Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C High Pressure Recirculating Switch Electrical Connector
  • Radiator Core Support
  • A/C High Pressure Recirculating Switch

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Electronic Adjustable Pedals (EAP) Assembly
  • Electronic Adjustable Pedals (EAP) Relay
    • 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Radio

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: GM of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty Tire Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
    • Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3 V8 FLEX

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 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 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 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 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 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 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 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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