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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks from 1990+
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> CTS -> Water Pump, Replace -> 3.2L Engine -> 3.6L Engine
Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS V 5.7 V8 GAS
3.2L Engine
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove intake air resonator.
- Drain cooling system into suitable container. Remove O-ring seals using hose clamp pliers tool No. J-38185, or equivalent. Discard O-rings.
- Remove radiator inlet hose from coolant outlet pipe.
- Remove oil dipstick tube, coolant outlet pipe, engine front lift bracket and coolant outlet pipe mounting bolts.
- Remove intake plenum clamps and hoses from throttle body, then disconnect fuel pressure regulator.
- Remove mounting bolts, throttle body and O-ri...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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 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 vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2010 Cadillac CTS Performance 3.6 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- Insert a drift or punch into brake rotor and against caliper in order to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
- Remove and discard wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
- Remove drift or punch from rotor.
- Remove rear knuckle assembly.
- Using a suitable tool, carefully release wheel drive shaft from rear differential enough to install seal...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
Tire Pressure Indicator Sensor
Each tire pressure sensor has an internal power supply which has a service life of 10 years.
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 ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove drive belt.
- Install suitable engine support tool.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connector.
- Position alternator output BAT terminal boot aside, then remove terminal nut and disconnect battery positive lead from alternator.
- Disconnect electronic brake control module elec...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2003-09 CTS
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 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 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Anti-Lock Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2007 Cadillac CTS V 6.0 V8 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 Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks from 1990+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2010 Cadillac CTS 3.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to radiator.
- Loosen hose clamp connecting hose to coolant pipe.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedu...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Diagram for 2007 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Diagram for 2008 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2007 Cadillac CTS V 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.2 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Cadillac CTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: GLOBAL POSITION SENSOR (GPS) PERFORMANCE DEGRADATION - REVISED Vehicle: 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: J-43600 ACR 2000 ESSENTIAL REFRIGERANT RECOVERY/RECHARGE EQUIPMENT - REVISED Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac CTS 3.6 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Cadillac CTS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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