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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV), Replace -> Aztek -> Montana, Silhouette & Venture -> Rendezvous -> Tracker -> Vue
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 CNG

Aztek
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Reposition heater hoses for clearance.
  • Disconnect vacuum hose from brake booster and reposition.
  • Disconnect evaporator outlet tube from TXV.
  • Disconnect evaporator outlet tube from evaporator inlet tube.
  • Remove and discard sealing washers.
  • Cap or tape open A/C refrigerant tubes immediately to prevent contamination of refrigerant system.
  • Remove TXV from evaporator core.
  • Remove and discard sealing washers. Cap or tape off evaporator core.
  • Reverse procedure...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the power assist system is necessary. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort necessary to obtain acceptable stopping performance.

Hydraulic assist units incorporate a basic open center spool valve, hydraulic cylinder and an accumulator assembly in a common housing. When the brake pedal is depressed, the hydraulic piston moves forward closing off fluid relief passages, the spool valve applies flui...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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: 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 5.3 V8 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 Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air inlet duct, if required.
  • Disconnect terminal plug and battery lead connections from back of alternator.
  • Remove upper fan shroud mounting bolts and fan shroud.
  • Remove accessory drive belt using suitable 3/8 i...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 5.3 V8 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.

  • Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
  • Remove the A/C and heater modul...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

This lamp should light when engine coolant level in the radiator drops below a predetermined le...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 5.3 V8 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing crossover assembly.
  • Remove hose from thermostat housing crossover assembly.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater outlet hose ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner clockwise to release belt tension using suitable wrench, then remove belt.
  • Route belt over pulleys excep...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Transfer Case Components Diagram for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500  6.0 V8 GASTransfer Case Components Diagram for 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Front Axle Actuator/Switch
  • Ground G-110
  • Front Axle Actuator/Switch Connector
  • Left Hand Inner Fender
  • Vent Tube
  • A/C Components Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500  6.0 V8 GASA/C Components Diagram for 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Panel
  • HVAC Control Module
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Remote Playback Device -CD Player
  • 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500  6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Horn Relay
  • RH Horn
  • Body Control Module
  • Horn Switch
  • LH Horn
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Chevrolet Silverado 2500 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: KEY CODE INFORMATION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 6.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Glass, Doors, Hood, Decklid, Tailgate, Liftgate, Locks
  • Document: ENGINE COOLANT RECYCLING AND WARRANTY INFORMATION - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 5.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Cooling, Water Pump, Drive Belts, Pulleys
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet Silverado 2500 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Chevrolet Silverado 2500 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 Silverado 2500 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 Silverado 2500 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 Silverado 2500 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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