lock CHEVROLET METRO 1999 2.G Repair Manual

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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard
warning flashers.
CAUTION:
Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over you or other
people. You and they could be badly injured.
Find a level place to change your tire. To help
prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatic transaxle shift lever in
PARK (P), or shift a manual transaxle to
FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
3. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won't move,
you can put blocks at the front and rear of the
tire farthest away from the one being changed.
That would be the tire on the other side of the
vehicle, at the opposite end.
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.

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5-20 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you'll need is in the rear area under the
carpet and cover.
Unbutton the carpet at the two outside corners. Pull back
the carpet and remove the cover over the spare tire.
Remove the compact spare tire by turning the wing nut
on the top of the spare counterclockwise and removing
it. See ªCompact Spare Tireº later in this section for
more information about the compact spare. Now you
have access to the compact spare tire. Pull it up to
remove it.
The jack is located behind the compact spare. Turn the
jack screw to remove the jack from the clamps. The
wheel wrench is located underneath the wing nut and the
jack handle is attached to the cardboard cover that is on
top of the spare tire. Remove all of these items.

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The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), wheel
wrench (B) and jack handle (C).Attach the jack handle to the jack. Turn the jack handle
clockwise to raise the lift head.

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CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
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 fit the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the spare tire
to fit.
5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.

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7. Replace the wheel nuts
with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each 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.

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The fuel cap is behind a hinged door on the driver's side
of your vehicle.While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door.
To remove the 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 filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler 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 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 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 your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.

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3. Pull the headlamp assembly straight out from
the vehicle.
4. Turn the plastic lock ring about one
-quarter of a turn
counterclockwise to remove it. Save the lock ring to
use with the new bulb assembly.
5. Pull up on the plastic clip. Gently pull the bulb out
for replacement.
6. Reverse the steps to replace the new bulb assembly.
Make sure the locator tab is properly aligned when
installing the headlamp assembly to the vehicle.
Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle may have the halogen capsule headlamp
system. These headlamps have horizontal and vertical
adjustments. These have been pre
-set at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the
headlamp aim seems affected, see your dealer.
Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require:

vehicle body repair for correct installation of the
headlamp housings or

replacement with new headlamp housing(s).
NOTICE:
To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before
beginning. Failure to follow these instructions
could cause damage to headlamp parts.

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4. Turn the turn signal bulb or sidemarker socket
counterclockwise and pull it out.
5. Pull the old bulb straight up to remove it.
6. Reverse the steps with the new bulb.
Rear Combination Lamps
To remove the rear combination bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws from the combination lamps
on the outside of the vehicle.
2. Pull back the cover on the inside of the trunk and use
a 10 mm wrench to remove the nut.
3. Pull the assembly out far enough to reach the
bulb socket.
4. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
5. Disconnect the bulb from its socket by twisting and
then pulling the bulb out.
6. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.

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6-41 Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
driver's door lock pillar, shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they're cold. ªColdº
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:

Too much flexing

Too much heat

Tire overloading

Bad wear

Bad handling

Bad fuel economy.
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NOTICE: (Continued)
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.
Don't forget your 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.