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Cadillac DTS CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Cadillac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Dual Piston Front Disc Brake -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS
Before inspecting the runout, the wheel bearings should be adjusted. The adjustmen...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac DTS 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: 2006 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 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 DTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac DTS L 4.6 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove tire and wheel assembly.
- On models with road sensing suspension, disconnect level sensor link from ball stud on lower control arm.
- On all models, disconnect 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 caliper in order to prevent wheel hub and bearing from turning.
- Remove and discard wheel drive shaft spindle nut.
- Remove stabilizer shaft link.
- Disconnect electrical connector from wheel speed sensor and reposition wiring harness away from ball joint.Be sure that w...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac DTS 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 DTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Component Locations
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac DTS L 4.6 V8 GAS
Refer to F...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove intake manifold assembly.
- Disconnect starter S terminal wire and battery cable.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter.
- Remove solenoid and battery...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 2006-09 DTS & Lucerne
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12 months or 15,000 miles or at Maintenance II as indicated on the DIC (Driver Information Center). In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on as a bulb check. If the air b...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove A/C condenser.
- Remove upper tie bar.
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Remove front air deflector.
- Remove engine oil cooler pipe retaining bolts from fan shroud, if equipped.
- Reposition radiator inlet hose clamp, using hose clamp pliers tool No. J 38185 or equivalent.
- Disconnect radiator inlet hose from radiator.
- Remove transmission oil cooler pipe retaining bolts from fan shroud.
- Remove transmission lines from radiator.
- Disconnect wiring harness electrical connectors from cooling fan motors.
- Remove ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS
- Remove right front wheelhouse liner.
- Install a 1/2 inch drive breaker to drive belt tensioner.
- Push down on breaker bar in order to release...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Rear End Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac DTS L 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Passenger Area Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac DTS Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2007 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Cadillac DTS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: CIRCULAR PATTERNED WRINKLE IN CHROME WHEEL PLATING NEAR MOUNTING LUGS Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Front Parking Assist False Detections Or Parking Assist Turns Off Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Cadillac DTS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Cadillac DTS 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 DTS 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 DTS 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 DTS 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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