clock CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2005 1.G User Guide

Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding
To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker, or parking
lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10
for more information.
2. Remove the turn
signal/parking lamp
assembly by pressing
the release clip on the
outboard side of the
assembly and pulling
the outboard end of the
assembly toward you.
3. Pull the inboard side of the assembly out from
the vehicle.A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp
4. Press the locking release lever (the sidemarker
lamp does not have a locking release lever), turn
the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from
the turn signal/parking lamp assembly.
5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
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6. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket.
7. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks (the sidemarker
lamp does not lock into place).
8. Place the inboard end of the turn signal/parking
lamp assembly into the pocket.
9. Push the outboard side of the assembly in until the
release clip snaps into place.
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps
Vehicles without Body-Side Cladding
To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker, or DRL bulb,
do the following:
1. Remove the headlamp assembly as mentioned
previously. SeeHeadlamps on page 5-50for
more information.2. Press the retainer clip (arrow), located behind the
turn signal assembly, towards the outside of the
vehicle.
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3. Pull the turn signal assembly out from the vehicle.A. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp
C. Sidemarker Lamp
4. Press the locking release lever (the sidemarker
lamp does not have a locking release lever), turn
the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from
the turn signal assembly.
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5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
6. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket.
7. Reinstall the bulb socket into the turn signal
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks
(the sidemarker lamps does not lock into place).
8. Reinstall the turn signal assembly back onto the
vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner
side into the alignment holes rst and then the outer
side into the retainer bracket. Push until you hear
a click.
9. Reinstall the headlamp assembly back into the
vehicle.Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding
The daytime running lamps (DRL) are located in the
front fascia near the fog lamps. They can be identied by
their square shape. To change a bulb, do the following:
1. Reach under the front fascia and locate the
DRL assembly. Be sure you are not picking the fog
lamp assembly, which is near the DRLs.
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and
remove it from the DRL
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the socket.
4. Install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket back into the DRL
assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 2-20for
more information.
2. Remove the two rear
lamp assembly screws
near the tailgate
latch and pull out the
lamp assembly.
3. Locate the bulb you wish to change.A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
4. Press the release tab
and turn the bulb
socket
counterclockwise to
remove it from
the taillamp assembly.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
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6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the
socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly
until it clicks.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the
screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp 3157
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K
Front Parking and Turn Signal
Lamp3157A or 3457NA
Headlamps
High-Beam *9011 or 9005
Low-Beam 9006
Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn
Signal Lamp3157
Sidemarker Lamp 194
*Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
and cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-15.
To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the
following:
1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is
facing away from the windshield.
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When you have a at tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you how to use the
jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jack and the wheel blocks are located under a
cover near the passenger side rear seat.
To remove the jack and wheel blocks, do the following:
1. Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts
one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling the
jack cover off.
Rear Seat (Passenger Side) Jack Cover
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A. Wheel Blocks
B. Knob
C. Wing Nut
D. Retaining HookE. Jack
F. Jack Head
G. Mounting Bracket
2. Release the jack (E) from the mounting bracket (G)
by turning the knob (B) on the jack counterclockwise
to lower the jack head (F) from the mounting bracket.3. Remove the wheel blocks (A) attached to the
jack (E) by turning the wing nut (C)
counterclockwise. Place the wheel blocks where
needed as indicated in previously in this section.
The tools for changing a at tire are located in the
passenger’s side top-box storage unit.
To remove the tools, do the following:
1. Open the top door on the passenger’s side top-box
storage unit. Use the ignition/door key to unlock it if
it is locked. SeeTop-Box Storage on page 2-74
for more information.
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Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire:
1. Your vehicle may be equipped with a hoist lock (J).
Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and
use the ignition key to remove the lock.
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack
handle extensions (I) as shown.3. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (F) of the
extension through
the hole (G) in the
rear bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to
the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the
secondary latch is engaged causing the tire
not to lower. SeeSecondary Latch System on
page 5-87for more information.
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1. If your vehicle has
wheel nut caps, loosen
them by turning the
wheel wrench
counterclockwise. If the
vehicle has a center
cap with wheel
nut caps, the wheel nut
caps are designed to
stay with the center cap
after they are
loosened. Remove the
entire center cap.
If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place the
chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on
the wheel and gently pry it out.2. Use the wheel wrench
to loosen all the
wheel nuts. Turn the
wheel wrench
counterclockwise to
loosen the wheel nuts.
Do not remove the
wheel nuts yet.
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