CHEVROLET TAHOE 1996 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Parkingfirn Signal Lamps with
Sealed Beam Headlamps
1. Remove the two screws
at the inside edge
of
the parkinghurn signal
lamp assembly. b
2. Remove the lamp assembly by swinging it out from
the inside edge and sliding it out at the outside edge.
, . :. ,, _. ... ., >- ,. ' ~ .I ,: ,: '_ . , 3. Squeeze the tab on the
side of the lamp socket
while turning the socket
to the left.
4. Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly.
5. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it to the left and
remove
it from the socket.
6. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the
bulb and turn
it to the right until it is tight.
7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn
it to the right until
it locks.
8. Put the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly back into
the vehicle and tighten the screws.
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1. Remove the screws and
take out the parking/turn signal lamp assembly.
2. Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while
turning the socket to the left.
3. Pull the socket out of the
lamp assembly.
4. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it to the left and
remove it from the socket.
5. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the
bulb and turn
it to the right until it is tight.
6. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn
it to the right until it locks.
7. Put the parking/turn signal lamp assembly back into
the vehicle and tighten the screws.
.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Sidemarker Lamps with Sealed Beam and
Composite Headlamps
2.
3. Pull the bulb ,straight out
of the socket.
. Remove the screws and
pull out the parkinghrn
signal lamp assembly.
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it
is tight.
Reach through the opening and turn the sidemarker
bulb socket to the left and remove
it.
5. Put the socket back into the sidemarker assembly
and turn it
to the right to tighten it.
6. Replace the parkingkurn signal lamp assembly and
tighten the screws.
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The individual bulbs in the CHMSL are not replaceable.
See your dealer for assistance.
Roof Marker Lamps
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lens.
2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
3. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it
4. Replace the lens and tighten the screws.
is
tight.
Rear Lamps
1. Open the tailgate or rear doors.
2. Remove the two black plastic plugs in the rear lamp
assembly access holes.
3. Remove the two rear
lamp assembly screws
inside the fender and
pull out the lamp
assembly. You may want
to use a magnetic
screwdriver when
removing
the screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Remove the screws from
the bulb retainer and
take the bulb retainer
off
of the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Put in a new bulb and push it in until it is tight.
7. Replace the bulb retainer.
8. Replace the rear lamp assembly and tighten the
screws.
You may want to use a magnetic screwdriver
when installing the screws.
9. Close the tailgate or rear doors.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
For proper type and length, see “Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts” in‘the Index.
To replace the
windshield wiper blade assembly:
1. Lift the wiper arm and rotate 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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We don’t make 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
GM Warranty booklet
for details.
A CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
0 Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
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Underinflated 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.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by
a sudden
impact
-- 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.
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The CertificationRire label, which is on the rear edge of
the driver’s door, or on the incomplete vehicle document
in the cab, shows the correct inflation pressures for your
tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has
been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more
than
1 mile ( 1.6 km).
You can operate some vehicles at reduced inflation
pressures only when you’ll be carrying reduced loads.
On those vehicles, the minimum cold inflation pressures
for a typical reduced load are printed on the Improved
Ride Tire Pressure label located on the driver’s door.
Weigh the vehicle to find the load on each tire and see
the label
for the minimum cold inflation pressures for
that load.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is
all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve
stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10
000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear.
If unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
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The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation
is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use one
of the correct
rotation patterns shown here.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificatioflire label.
Make certain that all. wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in the Index.
A
/! CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become
loose
after a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches
to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use
a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to
use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get all the rust or dirt
off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.) When
It’s Time for New Tires
You need a new tire if any o
are true: One
way to
tell when it’s
time for new tires is
to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires have
only
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
f rh Ile following statements
You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
0 You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged deep
enough to show cord or fabric.
0 The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
can’t be repaired well because of the size or location
of the damage.
Buying New Tires
To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at
the CertificatiodTire label.
The tires installed on your vehicle when
it was new had
a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec)
number on each tire’s sidewall. When you get new tires,
get ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way
your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed
to give proper endurance, handling, speed rating,
traction, ride and other things during normal service on
your vehicle. If your tires have an all-season tread
design, the TPC number will be followed by an
“MS”
(for mud and snow).
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a
TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size,
load range, speed rating and construction type (bias,
bias-belted or radial) as your original tires.
A CAUTION:
Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while
driving.
If you mix tires of different sizes or types
(radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not
handle properly, and
you could have a crash.
Using tires of different sizes may also cause
damage to
your vehicle. Be sure to use the same
size and type tires on
all wheels.
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