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2003 Cadillac Escalade EXTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
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| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Door-RF |
| 2 | Speaker-RF Door |
| 3 | Speaker-RF Door Connector |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Door-LF |
| 2 | Speaker-LF Door |
| 3 | Window Motor-Driver Connector |
| 4 | Speaker-LF Door Connector |
| 5 | Driver Door Module (DDM) Connectors |
| 6 | Outside Rearview Mirror-Left Connector |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Left A-Pillar Trim Panel |
| 2 | Speaker-LF Tweeter |
| 3 | Speaker-LF Tweeter Connector |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Door-LR |
| 2 | Window Motor-LR |
| 3 | Speaker-LR |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Left D-Pillar |
| 2 | Speaker-Left D-Pillar |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | C306 |
| 2 | Front Floor Console Extension |
| 3 | Speaker - Subwoofer |
| 4 | I/P Harness |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Radio Connectors |
| 2 | Radio Antenna |
| 3 | Instrument Panel |
| 4 | HVAC Control Module |
| 5 | Radio |
| 6 | HVAC Control Module Connectors |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Instrument Panel (I/P) |
| 2 | Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM) |
| 3 | Cellular Antenna Coax |
| 4 | VCIM Connectors |
| 5 | Navigation Antenna Coax |
| 6 | Digital Radio Receiver (U2K/U2L) |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Instrument Panel |
| 2 | C202 |
| 3 | SP250 |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Remote Playback Device - CD Player |
| 2 | Rear Seat Audio (RSA)/Rear HVAC Control Module |
| 3 | Auxiliary Power Outlet - Console |
| 4 | Audio Amplifier |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Steering Wheel Audio Controls-Left |
| 2 | Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module - C4 |
| 3 | Steering Wheel Audio Controls-Right |
| 4 | Steering Wheel Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls-Right |
| 5 | Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module - C3 |
| 6 | Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module - C2 |
| 7 | Steering Wheel Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls-Left |
| 8 | Steering Column |
| 9 | Steering Wheel |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Lower I/P Bezel |
| 2 | Remote Playback Device-CD Player |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Right Side of Instrument Panel |
| 2 | Digital Radio Receiver |
| 3 | Digital Radio Receiver Connector |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Headliner |
| 2 | Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Assembly |
| 3 | Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Display |
| 4 | Intermediate Bracket |
| 5 | Fir Tree Retainer |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Right Top of Instrument Panel |
| 2 | Windshield Defogger Duct |
| 3 | C230 |
| 4 | Radio Antenna Module Connector |
| 5 | Speaker-RF Tweeter Connector |
| 6 | Antenna Coax Connector |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Headliner Harness |
| 2 | Splitter C2 |
| 3 | Splitter C1 |
| 4 | Splitter C3 |
| 5 | Rear Display |
| 6 | DVD Player C1 |
| 7 | DVD Player C2 |
| 8 | Disk Player and Video Display |
| 9 | C375 |
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | FM Antenna |
| 2 | FM Impedance Matching Module |
| 3 | Radio Antenna Module |
| 4 | Module C1 |
| 5 | AM-FM Antenna |
| 6 | Radio Antenna Module Cable |
| 7 | Right A-Pillar |
| 8 | C231 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
