CHEVROLET BLAZER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

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If you have fog lamps. the fog lamp bracket must be
removed before
you can replace the front turn
signal lamps.
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2. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
3. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
5. Put the socket back into the turn signal lamp
assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks
into place.
Front Sidemarker Lamps
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I. Reach under the bumper and behind the turn sipal
lamp assembly. 6.
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Remove the lens retaining screws.
Remove the sidemarker lens from the radiator grille.
Turn the bulb
and socket one-quarter turn
counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb
and socket from the lens.
Install the new bulb and socket to the
sidemarker lens.
Rotate the bulb and socket one-quarter
of a
turn clockwise.
Install the sidemarker lens
to the radiator grille.
Insert the tabs
into the locators.
Install
and tighten the screws.
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1. Open the endgate.
2. Remove the two screws
from the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.
4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push
the tab in while
you turn the socket
counterclockwise.
5. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
6. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until
it clicks.
7. Put the socket into the lamp assembly and turn the
socket clockwise until it locks into place.
8. Install the lamp assembly and screws.
9. Close the endgate.
Underhood Lamp
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the
underhood lamp assembly.
Remove the screws.
Disconnect the ground wire.
Remove the lamp assembly from the hood.
Install the
new bulb.
Replace the assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
Connect
the ground wire.
Connect the electrical connector
to the
lamp assembly.

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1. Use a coin or small screwdriver to unscrew the
center of the overhead console lamp lens while
pressing in
on the lamp assembly.
2. Remove the lamp assembly from the console.
3. Remove the bulb assembly from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the base.
5. Put a new bulb into the bulb base.
6. Install the bulb assembly into the lamp assembly.
7. Place the lamp assembly into the console, turning it
to latch it in place.
8. Install the lens.
Vanity Mirror Lamps
1. Insert the blade of a small screwdriver into the center
slot
at the bottom of the lens.
2. Gently pry the screwdriver down in order to lift out
the lens.
3. Pry out the bulb.
4. Press the new bulb into place.
5. Slide the side tabs of the lens under the side of the
vanity assembly frame.
6. Rotate the lens downward.
7. Snap the lens into the frame.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
See "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the
Index for the proper type
of replacement blade.
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NOTICE:
Use care when removing or installing a blade
assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm
to fall back and strike the windshield.
1. To remove the old wiper blades. lift the wiper arm
until it locks into a vertical position.
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B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking Tab
D. Blade Pivot
E. Hook Slot
E Arm Hook
2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab.
Pull down on the blade assembly to release
it from
the wiper arm hook.
3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The
insert has two notches
at one end that are locked by
the bottom claws
of the blade assembly. At the
notched end, pull the insert from
the blade assembly.
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To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D),
notched end last, into the end with two blade claws
(A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade
claws at the opposite end
(B). The plastic caps (C)
will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted.
Be sure that the notches are locked
by the bottom
claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly
locked on both sides of the insert slots.
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B. Correct Installation
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Put the hlxit. a~st.mbly pivot in the wiper arm hook.
Pull up until fhc pi\.ot locking tab locks in the
hook slot.
7. Caref’uIIv Io .cr the wiper arm and blade assembly
onto the \vindshiclci.
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
See “Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement’‘ in this
section
for instructions on how to change the backglass
wiper blade. The backglass wiper blade will
not lock in
a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade, so
care should be used when pulling it away from
the vehicle.
Tires
Your new ve.hicle 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 warranty booklet for details.

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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.
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.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The CertificationRire label, which is on the driver’s
door edge, above the door latch, 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).
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:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
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If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
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.
If you have a compact spare tire. it should be at 60 psi
(420 kPa).
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 rotated every 6.000 to 8.000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear. 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.
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.
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If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, don’t include it
in your tire rotation.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the
CertificationRire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel
Nut Torque” in
the Index.
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.)
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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.
You need
a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
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.
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.
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.
t oet ones with that same TPC Spec number. That way
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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.
It’s all right to drive with your compact spare
(if you have one). It was developed for use on
your vehicle.
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by
the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only
to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls
of most passenger
car tires.
The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does
not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires,
space-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters
of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or
to some lirnited-production tires.
While the tires available
on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect
to these
grades, they must also conform
to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon
the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences
in
road characteristics and climate.
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