GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.

When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.8L, 6.0L and 6.2L similar), here is what you will see:


  1. Object Number: 1690910  Size: C1

    Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .

  2. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter .

  3. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap .

  4. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting .

  5. Battery. See Battery .

  6. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil .

  7. Automatic Transmission Dipstick. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Automatic Transmission Fluid .

  8. Remote Negative (-) Terminal (Out of View). See Jump Starting .

  9. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil .

  10. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System .

  11. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid .

  12. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See "Brake Fluid" under Brakes .

  13. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse Block .

  14. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Windshield Washer Fluid .