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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+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Canyon & Colorado -> Component Diagnosis & Testing -> Blower Motor -> Control Panel
Vehicle: 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 L4 GAS

Blower Motor

Refer to "Diagnostic Tests" and for blower motor diagnosis an...

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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 -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.5 L5 GAS

Height Sensing Proportioning Valve

The height sensing proportioning valve must be adjusted whenever the valve and/or linkage is disassembled or removed for service. In addition, adjustment should be inspected if excessive front wheel lock-up is experienced with a lower than desired brake application rate when vehicle is at or near maximum GVWR.

  • Raise and support vehicle, leave wheels on and allow axle to hang freely.
  • Remove lever retaining nut and disconnect lever from valve shaft, Fig. .
  • Rotate valve shaft to permit installation of correct adjustment gauge, Fig. , ensure D shaped hol...

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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 Scheduled Maintenance -> Colorado & Canyon -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport 3.5 L5 GAS

Normal Service

Service as...

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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: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z85 LS 3.5 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+.

Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado LS 3.7 L5 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wirin...

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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 3.7 L5 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 -> Check Engine Oil Level ->
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Colorado WT 3.5 L5 GAS

This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...

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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: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 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: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado WT 2.9 L4 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner clockwise, using suitable 3/8 inch breaker bar.
  • Slide drive 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+.

Wiper/Washer Components Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado  2.8 L4 GASWiper/Washer Components Diagram for 2004 Chevrolet Colorado 2.8 L4 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Windshield Washer Fluid Pump
  • Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS 3.7 L5 GASEngine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Colorado LS 3.7 L5 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Wheel Speed Sensor
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • Powertrain Control Module
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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.

    2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2008 Chevrolet Colorado LT 2.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch
  • Hazard Switch
  • HVAC Control Module
  • Accessory Switch
  • 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Chevrolet Colorado Z71 2.8 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Turn Switch
  • Park Lamp Relay
  • Body Control Module
  • Headlamp and Panel Dimmer Switch
  • Hazard Switch
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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: KEY CODE INFORMATION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2007 Chevrolet Colorado LS 2.9 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: NEW LABOR OPERATION CODES FOR DEALER INSTALLED GM ACCESSORIES REPLACED DURING WARRANTY COVERAGE PERIOD - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Sport LS 2.8 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
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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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