clock CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN 2004 1.G User Guide

8. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself,
remove the bulb socket from the back of the
headlamp on the driver’s side.
9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to
remove it from the socket.
10. On the passenger’s side, turn the bulb clockwise
one turn. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.11. Install the new bulb into the socket and return it to
the headlamp assembly.
12. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle
and reinstall the two pins.
5-53

Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
1. Use a small tool to unlatch the outboard clip on
this lamp.
2. Pull the lamp forward to completely unlatch the clip.
Move the lamp outboard to loosen the tabs.
3. Remove the lamp from the grille.
4. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly
while turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the
lens and replace the bulb.
6. Turn the socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lens
assembly.
Taillamps
1. Remove the two inboard nuts on the side assembly.
2. Pull the side assembly rearward to clear the studs.
3. Slide the assembly slightly upward to release the
lower clip.
4. Reinstall the clips to the side assembly.
5. Remove the three nuts on the taillamp.
6. Remove the taillamp from the vehicle.
5-54

7. To remove the taillamp, squeeze the tab on the
side of the socket while turning it counterclockwise.
8. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
10. Install a new bulb.
11. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp.
5-55

Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire
to the ground. If the spare tire does not lower to the
ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire
not to lower. See “Secondary Latch System” later in
this section.When the tire has been lowered, pull the tire toward you
so you can reach the tire retainer and pull it up
through the wheel opening.
If you have a vehicle which was completed from a cab
and chassis, refer to the information from the body
supplier/installer.
The spare tire is a full-size tire, like the other tires on
your vehicle.
Notice:If you drive away before the spare tire or
secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled,
you could damage your vehicle. Always reinstall
this cable before driving your vehicle.
5-79

1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is
visible.
2. If the cable is not visible, start this procedure at
Step 6.
3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.4. Connect the jack handle (C) and jack handle
extension (B) together and press the retention
clip (arrow) so it engages.
5-81

5. Attach the jack handle/jack handle extension to the
jack. With the UP mark facing you, slide the ratchet
onto the end of the jack handle extension. The
set-up should look like the picture above.
6. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear
bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack
under the center of the spare tire and turn the
handle clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the
secondary latch spring.
7. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops
moving upward and is held rmly in place. this
lets you know that the secondary latch has
released. The spare tire isnow balancing on
the jack.
5-82

8. Lower the jack by turning the ratchet
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the
spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by
the cable.
9. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to
push against the spare while rmly pulling the jack
out from under the spare tire with the other
hand.
If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, slide the
ratchet onto the wheel wrench and insert the
wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole above the
bumper. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to
lower the spare the rest of the way. Be sure the
DOWN mark on the ratchet is facing you.
10. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it
through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from
under the vehicle.
11. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the
wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper
clockwise to raise the cable back up.Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.
You will not be able to store a spare or at tire using
the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced.
To continue changing the at tire, return to Step 4 of
“Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare
Tire” later in this section.
Removing the Wheel Covers
If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them
by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The
wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center
cap. Remove the center cap.
If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chisel
end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and
gently pry it out.
5-83

{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise.
Make sure the UP mark faces you. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to t.
5-86

{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If
you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel
could fall off, causing a serious accident.
7. Put the wheel nuts
back on with the
rounded end of the
nuts toward the wheel.
Tighten each wheel
nut by hand until
the wheel is held
against the hub.8. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
9. Tighten the nuts rmly in a crisscross sequence as
shown. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise.
5-88