CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2006 1.G Owners Manual

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover, if
equipped, to its original position.Rear Axle
When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle uid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
Have it inspected and repaired.
All axle assemblies are lled by volume of uid during
production. They are not lled to reach a certain
level. When checking the uid level on any axle,
variations in the readings can be caused by factory ll
differences between the minimum and the maximum
uid volume. Also, if a vehicle has just been driven
before checking the uid level, it may appear lower than
normal because uid has traveled out along the axle
tubes and has not drained back to the sump area.
Therefore, a reading taken ve minutes after the vehicle
has been driven will appear to have a lower uid
level than a vehicle that has been stationary for an
hour or two. Remember that the rear axle assembly
must be supported to get a true reading.
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How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a
level surface.
The proper level for the 1500 Series is from 5/8 inch
to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of
the ller plug hole, located on the rear axle. The
proper level for the 2500 Series is from 0 to 1/2 inch
(0 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the ller plug
hole. Add only enough uid to reach the proper level.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Four-Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case uid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
Have it inspected and repaired.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how
often to change the lubricant. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4.
1500 Series shown, 2500 Series similar
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How to Check Lubricant
1. Remove the ller plug.
2. Add new uid until the level is below the bottom of
the ller plug hole, located on the transfer case. To
get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be
on a level surface.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine
what kind of lubricant to use. SeeRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
3. Reinstall the ller plug. Use care not to overtighten
the ller plug.
Front Axle
When to Check and Change Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly check front axle uid
unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an
unusual noise. A uid loss could indicate a problem.
Have it inspected and repaired.
How to Check Lubricant
To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a
level surface.
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If the level is below the bottom of the ller plug hole,
located on the front axle, you may need to add
some lubricant:
When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant
to raise the level from 1/2 inch (12 mm) to about
5/8 inch (18 mm) below the ller plug hole for
the 1500 series, and from 1/4 inch (6 mm) to about
3/8 inch (10 mm) below the ller plug hole for
2500 series.
When the differential is at operating temperature
(warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level
to the bottom of the ller plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of lubricant to use. SeeRecommended Fluids
and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-63.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the bulb
package.
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Headlamps
Vehicles with Body-Side Cladding
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-12
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
toward you.
3. Pull the inboard side of the assembly out from the
vehicle.4. Pull the pins away from their clips and pull them up
until they completely release from the vehicle.
5. Pull the headlamp assembly out of the vehicle.
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A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High-Beam Headlamp
6. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and pull it
out of the assembly.
7. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb.
8. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb.
9. Place the connector with the new bulb into
the headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it
is tight.
10. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle
and reinstall the two pins.
11. Place the inboard end of the turn signal/parking
lamp assembly into the pocket.
12. Push the outboard side of the assembly in until the
release clip snaps into place.
Vehicles without Body-Side Cladding
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-12
for more information.
2. Remove the pin on the headlamp assembly by
turning the pin up and pulling it straight out.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly out.
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A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High-Beam Headlamp
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it
from the headlamp assembly.
6. Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it
clockwise until it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Reinstall the headlamp assembly.
9. Install the pin and turn it into the locking feature.
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 5-12
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.
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A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp4. 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.
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.
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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 5-55for
more information.2. Press the retainer clip (arrow), located behind the
turn signal assembly, towards the outside of the
vehicle.
3. Pull the turn signal assembly out from the vehicle.
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A. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp
C. Sidemarker Lamp4. 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.
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.
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