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

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Thermostat, Replace -> Astro, Bravada, Safari, S & T Series -> C, G, K & P Series -> Diesel Engine -> Gasoline Engine -> Montana, Silhouette, Trans Sport & Venture -> Tracker
Vehicle: 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7 V8 GAS

C, G, K & P Series
Gasoline Engine
  • Remove engine cover, air cleaner and air inlet duct.
  • Drain cooling system until radiator coolant level is below thermostat.
  • Remove radiator hose at coolant outlet.
  • Remove thermostat housing mounting bolts and ground wire.
  • Remove thermostat housing, thermostat and gasket.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • On all models except 7.4L engine, torque attaching bolts to 21 ft. lbs.
    • On 7.4L engine, torque attaching bolts to 27 ft. lbs.
Diesel Eng...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-lock Brakes -> Kelsey-Hayes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1997 Astro -> 1997 C & K Series -> 1997 G-Series -> 1997 P-Series -> 1997 S & T Series -> 1997-99 -> 1997-99 Except 1999 Sierra & Silverado -> 1997-99 G Van & P Series -> 1998 Astro -> 1998 C & K Series -> 1998 G-Series -> 1998 P-Series -> 1998 S & T Series -> 1999 Astro -> 1999 C & K Series Except Sierra & Silverado -> 1999 G-Series -> 1999 P-Series -> 1999 S & T Series -> 1999 Sierra & Silverado -> 2000 Astro -> 2000 C & K Series except Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> 2000 G-Series -> 2000 S & T Series -> 2000 Sierra -> 2000 Silverado -> 2000 Suburban -> 2000 Tahoe -> 2000 Yukon -> 2000-01 -> 2000-01 G Van -> 2001 Astro -> 2001 C & K Series -> 2001 G-Series -> 2001 S & T Series -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Astro, Safari & S & T Series -> C & K Series -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin ID -> Diagnostic Process -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Enhanced Diagnostics -> G Van & P Series -> Intermittents & Poor Connections -> Temperature Vs. Resistance -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) can only be read by connecting a suitably programmed scan tool to the Data Link Connector (DLC) and following the tool manufacturer instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

Refer to Figs. and , for Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) interpretation.

Wiring Diagrams

Refer "Wiring Diagrams" in "Vehicle Systems"

Connector Pin ID

On 2000 S & T Series only, ensure correct anti-lock brake system connector pin identifications are used.

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Diagnostic Process

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 2004-06 C/K, G & R/V Series w/Gasoline Engine -> Heavy Duty Emissions -> Light Duty Emissions -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4.8 V8 GAS

Light Duty Emissions

Normal Service

Service as required

Severe Ser...

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

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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 FLEX

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove drive axle center cap, if equipped.
  • Insert a drift or large screwdriver through brake caliper into one of the brake rotor vanes in order to prevent drive axle wheel drive shaft from turning.
  • Remove nut and washer from hub. Do not reuse nut. A new nut must be used when installing wheel drive shaft.
  • Using J 45859 or equivalent, press wheel drive shaft from hub.
  • Remove bolts securing wheel drive shaft ...

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

Reset Procedures
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3 V8 FLEX

When the TPMS detects a significant loss of tire pressure, the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message is displayed on the DI...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

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

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 5.3 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 Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Chevrolet Tahoe 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: 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 FLEX

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 Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

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

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> StabiliTrak Control System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 6.0 V8 ELECTRIC/GAS

This lamp should light for a approximately 6-8 seconds when the ignition is turned On as a bulb check. If the warning...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 6.5 V8 DIESEL

  • Drain coolant from radiator into a suitable container.
  • Remove upper fan shroud bolts and upper fan shroud.
  • Remove upper insulators and brackets.
  • Remove upper and lower radiator hoses.
  • Disconnect and plug transmission fluid cooler lines.
  • Disconnect and plug engine oil cooler lines.
  • Remove lower fan shroud ...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

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

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3 V8 FLEX

  • 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 Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

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

Seat Components Diagram for 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3 V8 GASSeat Components Diagram for 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • YAW Rate Sensor
  • Lateral Acceleration Sensor
  • Drivers Seat
  • Object Alarm Module
  • Rearview Camera Image Display Module
  • Seat Components Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3 V8 FLEXSeat Components Diagram for 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 5.3 V8 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C305
  • Splice S313
  • Splice S314
  • Splice S315
  • Splice S316
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

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

    2006 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2006 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Starter Relay
  • Ignition Switch
  • Starter
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe  5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram2006 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Auxiliary Blower Motor
  • Auxiliary HVAC Control
  • Front Auxiliary HVAC Control
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

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

    Document: WARRANTY - DEALER DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
    Vehicle: 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Document: AM RADIO - POOR RECEPTION OR STATIC
    Vehicle: 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Chevrolet Tahoe AUTOMOBILES

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