clock CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 2002 1.G Owner's Manual

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Rear Position
1500 SeriesRear Position
2500 Series
On all 1500 Series vehicles, use the jacking pad
provided on the rear axle. On 2500 series vehicles,
use the axle between the spring and shock bracket.
2. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear
axle is resting securely between the grooves that are
on the jack head. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise
to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire
to fit back underneath the rear of the vehicle.
3. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
flat tire.

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Front Position
Rear Position
1500 SeriesRear Position
2500 Series
6. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.

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7. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as
shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise.
CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
the proper torque. See ªCapacities and
Specificationsº in the Index.

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Filling Your Tank
CAUTION:
Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don't smoke if you're near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials away from gasoline.
The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the
driver's side of the vehicle.
While refueling, hang the fuel cap by the tether using
the hook located on the inside of the filler door.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise).

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CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot
weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for
any ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap
all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp
to light and may damage your fuel tank and
emissions system. See ªMalfunction Indicator
Lampº in the Index.

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3. Pull the pins away from their clips and pull them up
until they completely release from the vehicle.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly out of the vehicle.
A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High
-Beam Headlamp
5. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and pull it
out of the housing.
6. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb.

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7. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb.
Use care not to touch the new bulb with your bare
hands or anything damp or oily.
8. Place the connector with the new bulb into the
headlamp housing and turn it clockwise until
it is tight.
9. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle
and reinstall the two pins.
10. Place the inboard end of the turn signal/parking
lamp housing into the pocket.
11. Push the outboard side of the housing in until
the release clip snaps into place.Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp and
Sidemarker Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp

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1. Remove the turn
signal/parking lamp
housing by pressing
the release clip on the
outboard side of the
housing and pulling
the outboard end of the
housing toward you.
2. Pull the inboard side of the housing out from
the vehicle.
3. 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 housing.
4. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
5. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket.
6. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing and
turn it clockwise until it locks (the sidemarker lamp
does not lock into place).
7. Place the inboard end of the turn signal/parking lamp
housing into the pocket.
8. Push the outboard side of the housing in until the
release clip snaps into place.Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
The DRLs are located in the front facia near the
foglamps. They can be identified by their square shape.
1. Reach under the front
facia and locate the DRL
housing. Be sure you are
not picking the foglamp
housing, which is near
the DRLs.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it
from the DRL housing.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the socket and put a
new bulb in.
4. Place the bulb socket back into the DRL housing
and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Center High Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
It is recommended that this component be replaced as a
unit by your dealer.

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A. Stoplamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back
-up Lamp
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the two
rear lamp assembly
screws near the tailgate
latch and pull out the
lamp assembly.
3. Press the release tab
and turn the bulb
socket counterclockwise
to remove it from the
taillamp housing.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
5. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks.
6. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws.
7. Close the tailgate.