2004 Cadillac CTS VFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different variant/trim Section 1 (Manual Transmission - M35) Section 2 (Engine Controls - 2.6L & 3.2L - Diagnostic Information & Procedures) Section 3 (Engine Controls - 3.6L - Diagnosis Information & Procedures) Section 4 (Engine Controls - 3.6L - Introduction) Section 5 (Engine Controls - 2.6L & 3.2L - Introduction) Section 6 (Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E (Introduction, Service & Replacement)) Section 7 (Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E (Diagnostic Information & Procedures)) Section 8 (Engine Mechanical - 3.2L) Section 9 (Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (Ly7) (Repair Procedures -- 2 Of 5)) Section 10 (Automatic Transmission Troubleshooting) Section 11 (Shift Lock Control System) Section 12 (Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (Ly7) - (Introduction)) Section 13 (Engine Controls - 2.6L & 3.2L - Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) Section 14 (Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (Ly7) (Repair Procedures -- 1 Of 5)) Section 15 (Engine Controls - 3.6L - Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) Section 16 (Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (Ly7) (Repair Procedures -- 3 Of 5)) Section 17 (Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (Ly7) (Repair Procedures -- 4 Of 5)) Section 18 (Engine Mechanical - 3.6L (Ly7) (Repair Procedures -- 5 Of 5)) Section 19 (Engine Controls - 2.6L & 3.2L - Diagnosis (DTC P0030 - P0174)) Section 20 (Engine Controls - 2.6L & 3.2L - Diagnosis (DTC P0172 - P0446)) Section 21 (Engine Controls - 2.6L & 3.2L - Diagnosis (DTC P0449 - P2010)) Section 22 (Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E (DTC P0748 To P1832)) Section 23 (Engine Controls - 2.6L & 3.2L - Diagnosis (DTC P2096 - P2636)) Section 24 (Engine Controls - 3.6L - Diagnosis (DTC P0351 - P1014)) Section 25 (Engine Controls - 3.6L - Diagnosis (DTC P0008 - P0151)) Section 26 (Engine Controls - 3.6L - Diagnosis (DTC P0132 - P0393)) Section 27 (Engine Controls - 3.6L - Diagnosis (DTC P1551 - P2189)) Section 28 (Engine Controls - 3.6L - Diagnosis (DTC P2188 - P2636)) Section 29 (Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E (DTC P0115 To P0742)) Section 30 (Automatic Transmission - 5L40-E (DTC P1833 To P2764)) Different car Section 1 (Computer Relearn Procedures) Section 2 (Cruise Control System) Section 3 (Data Link Communication System) Section 4 (Body Control System) Section 5 (Battery, Charging System & Starting System) Section 6 (Antilock Brake System, Traction Control System & Stability Control System) Section 7 (Manual Transmission -- TREMEC 6-Speed) Section 8 (Automatic Transmission, 4L60-E/4L65-E Diagnosis (DTC P0218 To DTC P2761)) Section 9 (Engine Controls Diagnostic (Information & Procedures) -- 5.7L) Section 10 (Wiring Systems - Specifications, Component Views And Connector End Views) Section 11 (Engine Controls (Introduction) -- 5.7L) Section 12 (Steering Wheel And Steering Column) Section 13 (Lighting Systems) Section 14 (Manual Transmission Clutch System) Section 15 (Cautions And Notices) Section 16 (Instrument Panel System Displays, Gauges And Console) Section 17 (Entertainment System) Section 18 (Interior Trim) Section 19 (Door System, Mirror System & Window System) Section 20 (Keyless Entry System) Section 21 (Personalization Systems) Section 22 (Horn System) Section 23 (Body Rear End) Section 24 (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Section 25 (Seat System) Section 26 (Theft Deterrent System) Section 27 (HVAC Systems - Automatic) Section 28 (Suspension Control System - Suspension Damping) Section 29 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) Section 30 (Body Front End) Section 31 (General Information) Section 32 (Tires And Wheels) Section 33 (Bumper System) Section 34 (Wiper System & Washer System) Section 35 (Folding Roof System) Section 36 (Stationary Window System) Section 37 (Engine Mechanical (Repair Instructions 1 Of 3) - 5.7L) Section 38 (Engine Controls Diagnostic (DTC P0491 To DTC P2130) -- 5.7L) Section 39 (Engine Controls (Troubleshooting & Diagnosis) -- 5.7L) Section 40 (Hydraulic Brake System) Section 41 (Seat Belt System) Section 42 (Maintenance And Lubrication) Section 43 (Automatic Transmission - 4L60-E/4L65-E (Introduction, Service & Replacement)) Section 44 (Shift Interlock System) Section 45 (Engine Cooling System -- 5.7L) Section 46 (Heating, Ventilation And Air Conditioning) Section 47 (Water Leaks) Section 48 (Electronic Steering System - Variable Effort Steering) Section 49 (Disc Brake System) Section 50 (Parking Brake System) Section 51 (Suspension System General Diagnosis) Section 52 (Power Steering System) Section 53 (Wheel Drive Shafts) Section 54 (Engine Mechanical (Introduction) - 5.7L) Section 55 (Rear Suspension System) Section 56 (Engine Exhaust System - 5.7L) Section 57 (Front Suspension System) Section 58 (Wheel Alignment Specifications & Adjustment Procedures) Section 59 (Service Programming System) Section 60 (Propeller Shaft) Section 61 (Vibration Symptoms Diagnosis And Correction) Section 62 (Rear Drive Axle) Section 63 (Automatic Transmission, 4L60-E/4L65-E (Troubleshooting)) Section 64 (Automatic Transmission, 4L60-E/4L65-E (Diagnostic Information & Procedures)) Section 65 (Engine Mechanical (Repair Instructions 3 Of 3) - 5.7L) Section 66 (Engine Mechanical (Repair Instructions 2 Of 3) - 5.7L) Section 67 (Engine Controls Diagnostic (DTC P0068 To DTC P0174) -- 5.7L) Section 68 (Engine Controls Diagnostic (DTC P0172 To DTC P0455) -- 5.7L) Section 69 (Engine Controls Diagnostic (DTC P2131 To DTC U0107) -- 5.7L)

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