CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2003 1.G Owners Manual

Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Retainer Clip
C. Front Turn Signal Lamp
D. Daytime Running Lamp1. Remove the headlamp assembly as mentioned
previously.
2. Press the retainer clip, located behind the turn
signal housing, towards the outside of the vehicle.
3. Pull the turn signal housing out from the vehicle.
4. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal
housing.
5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
6. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket. Use care not
to touch the bulb with your ®ngers or hands.
7. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Put the turn signal housing 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. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle.
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Roof Marker Lamps
1. Remove the two screws
and lift off the lens.
2. Remove the six screws on the center roof marker
lamps.
3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it
from the socket.
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4. Put a new bulb into the
socket and turn
clockwise until it locks
in place.
5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws.Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly.
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A. Cargo Lamps
B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamps
2. Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from
the housing by pressing the release tabs.
3. Remove the CHMSL bulb by pulling the bulb
straight out from the holder back plate. Remove
a cargo bulb by turning the socket counterclockwise
and pulling the bulb straight out.4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb into
the socket and press it in until it is tight.
If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp
bulb into the socket and press it in until it is
tight before turning the socket counterclockwise.
5. Put the bulb holder back plate into the lamp
housing.
6. Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws.
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Pickup Box Identi®cation and
Fender Marker Lamps
1. Remove the screws and lamp assembly.
2. Unplug the lamp assembly harness.
3. Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp
housing.
4. Unplug the lamp.
5. Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the housing.
6. Reinstall the lamp housing.
Taillamps
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the two rear
lamp assembly screws
near the tailgate
latch and pull out the
lamp assembly.3. Your vehicle may have
one of the following
taillamp assemblies:
A. Stoplamp
B. Turn Signal
C. Back-up Lamp
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A. Stoplamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
D. Side Marker Lamp4. Press the release tab,
if equipped, and turn
the bulb socket
counterclockwise to
remove it from
the taillamp housing.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp housing.
7. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly.
8. Close the tailgate.
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Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Stoplamp
C. Back-up Lamp
1. Using your hands, peel the rubber seal away from
the lens.
2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and press it in until it
is tight.
5. Reinstall the lens and the lens seal.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Low-Beam Headlamps 9006
High-Beam Headlamp 9005
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K
Front Roof Marker Lamps 194
Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3457A
Rear Marker Lamp, Taillamp and
Stop Lamp**3157
Taillamp and Stop Lamp** 1157
Sidemarker Lamp (If Equipped) 194
Rear Turn Lamp 3157
Rear Turn Lamp ** 1156
Back-up Lamp 3157
Back-up Lamp** 1156
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 912
Cargo Lamp 912
Fender Marker Lamps 194
* For any Bulb not listed here, contact your dealer.
** Chassis Cab Models
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear and cracking. SeeAt Least Twice
a Year on page 6-13for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
see
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 5-121.
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.
2. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly
toward the driver's side of the vehicle.
3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
·Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. See ªLoading Your
Vehicleº in the Index.
·Underin¯ated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
·
Overin¯ated tires are more likely to be cut,
punctured or broken by a sudden
impact Ð such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
·Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure
The Certi®cation/Tire label or Tire and Loading
Information label shows the correct in¯ation pressures
for your tires when they're cold. ªColdº means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven
no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). See
Loading Your
Vehicle on page 4-58.
Notice:Don't let anyone tell you that underin¯ation
or overin¯ation is all right. It's not. If your tires
don't have enough air (underin¯ation), you can get
the following:
·Too much ¯exing
·Too much heat
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·Tire overloading
·Bad wear
·Bad handling
·Bad fuel economy
If your tires have too much air (overin¯ation), you
can get the following:
·Unusual wear
·Bad handling
·Rough ride
·Needless damage from road hazards
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can't tell if your tires are properly in¯ated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly in¯ated even when they're underin¯ated.Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press
the tire gage ®rmly onto the valve to get a pressure
measurement. If the cold tire in¯ation pressure is low,
add air until you reach the recommended amount.
If you over®ll the tire, release air by pushing on the metal
stem in the center of the tire valve. Recheck the tire
pressure with the tire gage.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and
moisture.
Dual Tire Operation
When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel
bolt or wheel nut is replaced, check the wheel nut torque
after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and
10 000 km) of driving. For proper torque and wheel nut
tightening information, see ªRemoving the Flat Tire
and Installing the Spare Tireº in the index.
The outer tire on a dual wheel setup generally wears
faster than the inner tire. Your tires will wear more
evenly and last longer if you rotate the tires periodically.
See ªTire Inspection and Rotationº earlier in this
section. Also see ªScheduled Maintenance Servicesº in
the Index for scheduled rotation intervals
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