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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Delphi DBC 7 -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Alero, Cavalier, Grand Am, Malibu & Sunfire -> Century, Impala, Monte Carlo & Regal -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> EBCM Terminal Identification -> Electromagnetic Interference Test -> Intermittents & Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.8 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may be read using a suitably programed scan tool. There are no provisions for flash code diagnostics.

  • Turn ignition switch to Off position.
  • Connect suitably programmed scan tool connected to Data Link Connector (DLC), located under lefthand side of instrument panel below steering column.
  • Turn ignition switch to On position.
  • Select scan tool Special Functions.
  • Select and run Automated Test.
  • Record all DTCs.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

Connector numbers, circuit numbers and wire codes for individual models ma...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.8 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 strateg...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle on a hoist.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Disconnect tie rod from knuckle.
  • Insert a drift into rotor and against caliper in order to prevent rotor from turning.
  • Remove wheel drive shaft nut.
  • Remove stabilizer link.
  • Be sure that wheel speed sensor wiring harness is repositioned away from ball joint after disconnecting electrical connector from sensor. Disconnect ele...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.8 V6 GAS

Refer to Figs...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Remove engine mount strut from front of engine and radiator support.
  • Rotate drive belt tensioner using suitable removal tool, then remove serpent...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1997-2005 Century, Regal, 1998-2002 Intrigue & 2000-05 Impala & Monte Carlo
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 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.

  • Place the windshield wipers in the up position by turning the ignition switch Off when the wipers reach the desired position.
  • Open the hood.
  • Lift the righthand side of the rear hood seal from the flange in the area of the rig...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 GAS

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

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS

Lower

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • 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 engine using hose clamp pliers J 38185 or equivalent.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from engine and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS 3.8 V6 GAS

  • Remove the battery.
  • Rotate the tensioner counterclockwise to remove the drive belt.
  • Remove the supercharger belt from...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

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

Rear Compartment, Forward of Lid Opening Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.8 V6 GASRear Compartment, Forward of Lid Opening Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.8 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp
  • Rear Compartment Courtesy Lamp Connector
  • Top of Rear Compartment Lid Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GASTop of Rear Compartment Lid Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp
  • Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Connector
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LT 3.8 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Sunroof Module
  • Sunroof Switch
  • Sunroof Motor
  • Driver Information Center
  • Sunroof Opening Position Switch
  • 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
  • Air Cleaner
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 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 Chevrolet Monte Carlo LS 3.4 V6 GAS

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

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlo 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 Monte Carlo 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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