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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC C2500 Pickup 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 GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1998 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am

This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.

  • Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
  • Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  • Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
  • If BCM fails to accept the pr...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Hydraulic System Flush -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder Bleed -> Parking Brake Bleed -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 7.4 V8 GAS

Manual Bleed

  • If vehicle is equipped with power brakes, remove vacuum reserve by applying brakes several times with engine off.
  • Fill master cylinder reservoirs with suitable brake fluid. Be sure to always keep master cylinder reservoirs at least half full during entire bleeding procedure.
  • If master cylinder is suspected to have air in the bore, it must be bled first, as follows:
    • Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
    • Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder bore until it begins to flow from forward pipe connector port.
    • Connect and tighten forward brake pipe at...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC C2500 Pickup 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: 1990 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra XC 4.3 V6 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 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble
Vehicle: 1993 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 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 GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra XC 7.4 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove starter braces or heat shields, if equipped.
  • Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connectors.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove attaching bolts, nuts and washers from starter mot...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL

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

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1994 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 4.3 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Remove air cleaner.
  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove heater hose support clamp bolt.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra XC 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Rotate tensioner counterclockwise, using a 1/2 inch breaker bar with a socket placed on tensioner ...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 1998 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 1998 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-203
  • Ground G-202
  • LH Rear Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GASLH Rear Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 5.7 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Cruise Control Module
  • Windshield Wiper Motor
  • Rear Lamp Harness
  • Engine Harness
  • Connector C-100
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1992 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra XC 6.2 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • 1994 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram1994 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 6.5 V8 DIESEL Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Underhood Lamp
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most GMC C2500 Pickup cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RADIO/FM - POOR RECEPTION (W/CDM RECEIVER BOX)
    Vehicle: 1992 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 6.2 V8 DIESEL

    Symptoms:
  • Insufficient Performance
  • Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
  • Document: INFO ON NEW CORPORATE BULLETIN FORMAT
    Vehicle: 1994 GMC C2500 Pickup Sierra 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR GMC C2500 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most GMC C2500 Pickup 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 GMC C2500 Pickup 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 GMC C2500 Pickup 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 GMC C2500 Pickup 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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