GMC SIERRA 1993 Owners Manual

Accelerator cables and cruise control cables should not be lubr\
icated. Any
cables that are worn or are hard to pull should be replaced. \
Remove external deposits from injector pump face cam on 6.2L d\
iesel
engines, when the engine is cold.
Hood Latches and Hood Hinge
Your maintenance schedule will tell you how often to lubricate the \
hood latch
and hood hinge assembly. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubrican\
ts” in the
Index for the proper lubricant to use.
Propeller Shaft Slip Splines
See your maintenance. schedule to find out how often the slip \
splines must
be lubricated. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in \
the Index for the
proper lubricant to use.
Constant Velocity Joints
See your maintenance schedule to find out how often the consta\
nt velocity
joints must be lubricated. See “Recommended Fluids and .Lubri\
cants” in the
Index for the proper lubricant to use.
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Normal use of your vehicle will cause metal to metal wear at some points on
the cab and body
if they are not lubricated.
For exposed surfaces, such as door checks, door lock bolts, lo\
ck striker
plates, dovetail bumper wedges, etc., a thin film of engine oil should be
applied.
The seat adjusters and seat track should be lubricated with chassis grease.
Door weather strips and rubber hood bumpers should be lightly coated with a
rubber lubricant.
Never use too much of any lubricant and be sure to wipe up any extra
lubricant when you are finished.
Your maintenance schedule
will tell you how often to lubricate these Ilems.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for \
the proper
lubricant to use.
Lock Cylinders
To be sure your locks operate properly, they must be lubricated. \
Your vehicle’s
maintenance schedule
will tell you how often to lubricate them. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for the proper lubricant to
use.
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You should not use penetrating oils because they could wash out the factory
installed lubricant and cause the lock to bind. De-icers which contain alcohol
could also wash away the lubricant,
so be sure to lubricate the lock after
using a de-icer of this type.
Tailgate Handle
The tailgate handle pivot points on your vehicle should be lub\
ricated to keep
it working smoothly.
Your maintenance schedule will tell you how often to lubricate the handle.
See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index for the proper
lubricant to use.
Electrical System
Battery
Every new GM vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to
add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recomme\
nd
a Delco Freedom@ battery. Get one that has the catalog number \
shown on
the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, take off the
black, negative
(-) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery
from running down.
I - Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explod\
e. You I
1 can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the
Index for tips on working around a battery without getting hur\
t.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer periods.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lights are off and the
engine isn’t running.
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Sealed Beam Headlights
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1. Remove the four screws from the headlight retainer.
2. Pull the headlight out and remove the retainer.
3. Unplug and remove old headlight.
4. Plug in the new headlight and put it in place.
5. Install the retainer to the headlight.
6. Install the screws.
Halogen Bulbs
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop
or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Take special care
when handling and disposing of halogen bulbs.
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Avoid touching the bulb or letting it come in contact with anything damp
Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode
when
it is turned on. If either comes in contact with the bulb, clean it with
alcohol or
a suitable degreaser and wipe the bulb dry.
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Composite Headlights
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1. Remove the two screws at the top of the radiator support.
2. Pull the composite headlight lens out.
3. Unplug the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it. ,
5. Put the new bulb in and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
6. Plug in the electrical connector.
7. Put the headlight back into the vehicle and tighten the two screws.
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Front Parkinflurn Signal Lights
K2681
1. Remove the screws and take out the parking/turn signal light assembly.\

K2682
2. Squeeze the tab on the side of the light socket while turning the socket
counterclockwise.
3. Pull out the socket.
4. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from
the socket.
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5. Put the new bulb into the socket, gently press in on the bulb and turn it
clockwise until it is tight.
6. Put the socket back into the light assembly and turn it clockwise \
until it
locks.
7. Put the parkinghurn signal light assembly back into the vehicle\
and
tighten the screws.
Side Marker Bulb
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1. Remove the screws and pull out the parkinghurn signal light as\
sembly.
2. Reach through the opening and turn the side marker bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight.
5. Put the socket back into the side marker assembly and turn it clockwise
to tighten it.
6. Replace the parkinghurn signal light assembly and tighten the s\
crews.
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Fender Marker Lights
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1. Remove the screws and take the lens assembly out of the fender.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lens
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight.
5. Put the socket back into the lens assembly and turn it clockwise to
6. Replace the lens and tighten the screws.
assembly.
tighten it.
PO248
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Tailgate Marker Lights
PO249
1. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the lenslbulb assembly from the lens
2. Unplug the the lenslbulb assembly at the connecter wire.
3. Plug in a new lendbulb assembly and push the connecter wire i\
nto the
4. Snap the lenslbulb assembly into the lens holder.
holder.
hole in the tailgate.
Roof Marker Lights
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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 is tight.
4. Replace the lens and tighten the screws.
Cargo Light
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PO250
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lens.
2. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket
3. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it is tight.
4. Replace the lens and tighten the screws.
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Rear Lights, Pickup Models
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1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the two rear light assembly screws near the tailgate la\
tch and
pull out the light assembly.
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3. Remove the screws from the bulb retainer and take it off the light
4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket
assembly.
5. Put
in a new bulb and push it in until it is tight.
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