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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks from 1990+

Serpentine Drive Belt Routing -> Domestic Light Trucks & Vans -> General Motors Corp.
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5 L5 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Bendix Master Cylinder -> Delco Master Cylinder -> Disassemble -> Wheel Cylinder
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado LS 3.7 L5 GAS

Delco Master Cylinder

When performing the following procedures, refer to Fig. noting that the composite reservoir may vary in design.

Disassemble
  • Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
  • Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
  • Inspect cover and diaphragm. Replace if cut, cracked or deformed.
  • Remove fluid level switch and proportioning valve assembly, if equipped.
  • Depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
  • Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet nearest to cowl when master cylinder is installed), then apply compressed air into secondary fluid outlet to remo...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Gasoline Engines Except Equinox, Montana SV6, Relay, Rendezvous w/3.6L Engine, Terraza, Uplander & Vue (2004-06) & 2004-06 Envoy, Rainier & TrailBlazer -> Returnless Fuel System
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 3.5 L5 GAS

Returnless Fuel System

On models equipped with fuel injected engines, relieve fuel system pressure as outlined under "Fuel System Pressure Relief."

On models equipped with metal collar quick disconnect connectors, GM tool No. J37088-A, or equivalent, will be required to disconnect the connector. Pri...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Colorado LT 3.7 L5 GAS

Never clamp propeller shaft tubing in a vise. Clamping could dent or deform the tube causing an imbalance or unsafe condition. Always clamp on one of the yokes and support the shaft horizontally. Avoid damaging the slip yoke sealing surface. Nicks may damage the bushing or cut the lip seal.

Disassemble

  • Support propeller shaft in a line horizontal with table of a press.
  • Mark propeller shaft in order to show which end connects to transmission and which end goes to rear axle.
  • On models equipped with external snap ring retainers, proceed as follows:
    • Disassemble snap rings by ...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Relearn Procedures
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.7 L5 GAS

  • Apply the Parking brake, then place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Cycle the headlamp switch from Off to Parking Lamp position 4 times within 4 seconds.
  • The horn should chirp twice and the low tire pressure warning indicator should begin to flash indicating the system is in the learn mode.
  • If GM tool No. J-46079 or equivalent is available, starting with the left front tire, hold the antenna of the tool No. J-46079 near the valve stem on the wheel, then press the activate button and wait for the horn to chirp.
  • If the tool is not available, starting with the left front tir...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9 L4 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Raise and support vehicle only high enough to access air conditioning compressor through wheelhouse.
  • Remove left front wheel.
  • Remove push-pins and left wheelhouse liner.
  • Disengage air conditioning compressor electrical connector from bracket.
  • Remove air conditioning compressor mounting bolts. Evacuation of air conditioning refrigerant will not be required. Upper mounting bolt will remain with air conditioning compressor.
  • Lower vehicle.
  • Disconnect engine wiring harness electrical connector from alternator.
  • Reposition alternator out...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Warning Indicator -> 2008-09 Colorado -> Relearn -> Reset
Vehicle: 2009 Chevrolet Colorado LT 5.3 V8 GAS

Reset

The Low Tire Pressure warning lamp and/or the DIC (Driver Information Center) Low Tire Pressure message can be cleared by adjusting the tires to the recommended pressure and driving the vehicle at a speed above 25 mph for more that 2 minutes.

Relearn

  • Apply the Parking brake, then place the ignition switch in the On position.
  • Cycle the headlamp switch from Off to Parking Lamp position 4 times within 4 seconds.
  • The horn should chirp twice and the low tire pressure warning indicator should begin to flash indicating the system is in the learn mode.
  • If GM tool No. J-46079 or equival...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.5 L5 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine block.
  • Remove hose from engine block.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drai...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Colorado cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.5 L5 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner clockwise with a suitable 3/8 inch breaker bar.
  • Remove belt from water pump pul...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

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

HVAC Components Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.8 L4 GASHVAC Components Diagram for 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • A/C Compressor Clutch
  • A/C Compressor
  • A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
  • HVAC Control Module
  • Blower Speed Control
  • Driver Door Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport LS 3.5 L5 GASDriver Door Diagram for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport LS 3.5 L5 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Door Lock Actuator
  • Door Lock
  • Outside Rearview Mirror Switch
  • Outside Rearview Mirror
  • Window Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

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

    2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel Cluster
  • Data Link Connector
  • Clutch Switch
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Turn Signal/ Multi-Function Switch
  • 2006 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Blower Motor Resistor
  • Blower Motor
  • Evaporator Temperature Sensor
  • HVAC Control Module
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: GM DEALER VISITS: PROPER MANAGEMENT OF BATTERIES IN DEALER PARTS STOCK/VEHICLE INVENTORY
    Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 3.5 L5 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Starting, Charging, Battery
  • Document: TOP TIER DETERGENT GASOLINE - DEPOSITS, FUEL ECONOMY, NO START, POWER, PERFORMANCE, STALL CONCERNS - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 LS 2.8 L4 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet Colorado AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado 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 Chevrolet Colorado 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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