CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO 1976 2.G Workshop Manual

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cable
FIRST to the negative
terminal (black color,
"-", or)
"N") of the OTHER vehicle's
battery,
'. (regardless of which
vehicl~ 'has the dis!:harged bat­
tery)
and THEN to the negative
tertniDal of the battery in TIllS
car-thus taking advantage of
the
J\ame arrestor feature on the
bat~ in TIllS car, should a
. spark occur .
5. St~the engine in the vehicle
that. is providing the jump start
(iOt was not running). Let run
a
few minutes , then start the en­
gin~ in the car that has the dis­
charged battery.
6. Reverse the above sequence
EXACTLY when removing the
jumper cables, taking care
to
remove the cable from the nega­
tive terminal of the battery
in
THIS
car as the FIRSI' step.
Engine Coolant
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JACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation
• Park on level surface and set
parkir)g brake firmly.
• Set automatic ,transmission in
park.
• Activatehazard",vaming flasher.
Instructions
1. After removing spare wheel and
tire, jack, jack
base, and jack
handle (wheel nut wrench), pro­
ceed with changing the wheel
as follows: '
2 . When removing rear wheel,
re­
move wheel opening cover (if so

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cover (forward
of. center) and
unhooking :and pulling down on
the
locking rod loeated on the
bottom inside edge of the cover
flange. Tip cover outward at the
top while raising up and away
from the mounting hooks.
3 . Remove hub cap or wheel cover
with flat end
of wheel nut
wrench and loosen , but do not
remove
nutS, by turning coun­
terclockwise.
COUPE AND S£DAH MODElS
4 . With column assembly seated in
base and lever in
"UP" position,
insert jack hook in bumper slot.
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PltONT
ItfA"
5. Base must sit flat with column
angled
as shown in illustration.
6. Always operate jack with slow
smooth motion.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 7. Raise vehicle so tire just clears
surface, replace wheel and
slight­
ly tighteawheel nuts.
8. With leyer in "DOWN" position,
lower vehicle then fully tighten
wheeLnuts in a criss-cross
seq ueIice. After chariging wheels,
be sure,to have a mechanic check
the wheel tightness with a torque
"rench, and correct if necessary ,
to 100 ft-lbs.
Carefully instali hub cap or
wheel '
covet and rear.' wheel
opening cover, if
so equipped, on
rear wheel.
.
STATION WAGON
10. When possible check inflation
of replacement tire
to a,gree
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with tire placard affixed to the
left front door.

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CARE AND CLEANING OF
INTERIOR TRIM
IMPORTANT: Be sure vehicle is
well ventilated while using any
cleaning agents. Follow manufac­
turer's recommendations in using
such products ..
'
With the advent of modern trim
materials composed of synthetic
plastics and! or man made fibers,
it
is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
that proper cleaning techniques
and
cleaners ·be used when clean­
ing interior trim. Failure
to do this
on the first cleaning may
result in
water spots, spot rings, setting of
stains or soilage, all of which make
it more difficult or impossible to
remove in a second cleaning.
Certain portions of the following
cleaning instructions are in bold type;
they are particularlyimpor­
tant and
must be performed.
Dust and loose dirt
that accu­
mulates on interior fabric trim
should
be removed frequently with
a vacuum cleaner, whisk broom or
DESCRIPTION"
G.M. Spot Lifter (8 oz. Solvent Type)
soft brush. Vinyl or leather trim
should be wiped regularly with a
clean damp cloth.. Normal trim
soilage, spots or stains can be
cleaned with the following G.
M.
cleaners.
G.M. Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner (16 oz. Foam Type)
G.M. PART NO.
1051398
1050803
·T~e a.bovecleaner~ arB EXCELLENT CLEANERS when used properly 'aoc.ordlng to
directions on containers. They are available through your Chevrolet Dealer.
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remover or acetone , lacquer thin­
ners, bleaches, etc, Some basic
steps should .be remember .
ed before
the cleaning
is attempted:
1. Removt! stains as quickly as pos­
sible
before they become "set'" -':"..
2. Use a clean cloth or sponge and
r,hange to a clean area fre­
quently.
(A soli brush may be
used it stains persist.)
3.
Use s<:llvent· type cleaners in a
well ventilated area, also, do not
saturate the stained area.
4.
If a ring should form after spot
cleaning, the entire area of the
trim assembly should be cleaned
immediately.
5. Follow instructions on the label
of the cleaner.
Cleaning General Soilage
or Water Spots from Fabric
Type Trim with Foam Type
Cleaner
G.M. Multi-Purpose Powdered
Cleaner
is excellent for this type
cleaning and for cleaning a panel
section where a minor cleaning ring
may be left from spot cleaning.
Vacuum
aria thoroughly to re­
move excess loose dirt.
AL WAYS
clean a full trim assembly or com­
plete trim section-mask adjacent
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trim along stitch or welt lines. Mix
Multi-Purpose
Powdered Cleaner
in strict accordance with directions
on label of coritainer-mix propor­
tionally for smaller quantities.
USE
SUDS ONLY ON
A CLEAN
SPONGE or SOFT BRISTLE
BRUSH-'-DO NOT WET FAB­
RIC EXCESSrYEL
Y OR RUB
HARSHLY
WI1JI BRUSH. IM­
MEDIATELY
AFTER CLEAN­
ING WIPE
OFF ANY CLEANER
RESIDUE
WITH SLIGHTLY
DAMP ABSORBENT TOWEL
OR CLOTIi.
IMPORTANT­
IMMEDIATELY AFTER wip­
ING, FORCE-DR,Y FABRIC
WITH AIR
IiOSE, HEAT DRY­
ER OR HEAT LAMP. (Use cau­
tion with heat dryer or heat lamp
to, prevent damage to fabric,)
When trim materials with a sheen
or luster finish are dry, wipe fabric
lightly with a soft, dry clean cloth
to restore sheen
or luster.
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Trim
Materials with Solvent
Type Cleaner
Before attempting to remove
spots or stain s from fabric, deter­
mine as accurately
as possible the
nature and age of the spo t
or stain.
Some spo ts or st.ains can be re­
moved sa
tisfactorily with water or
mild soap
solution (refer to ac­
companying
'' It'emoval of Specific
Stains"). For best results, spots or
stains should
be removed as soon
as possible . S9rne types of stains
or soilage such
as lipstick, some
inks , certain typ
es of grease etc.,
are extrem ely difficult and, in some
cases , impossible to completely re­
move. When cleaning this type .of
stain or soilage, care must be taken
not to enlarge the soiled area.
It is
sometimes more desirable to have
a small stain than an enlarged stain
a s a result of careless cleaning.
~
G.M. Spot Lifter (Solvent Type)
is excellent .for spot cleaning stains
containing grease, oil or fats from
fabric type trim. Exces s stain
should be gently scraped off trim
material with a clean
DULL knife
or
scraper. USE VERY LITTLE
CLEANER, light pressure , and
clean cloths (preferably cheese
cloth). Cleaning action should
be
from outside of stain FEATHER­
ING toward s center of stain and
constantly changing to a clean sec­
tion of cloth. When stain
is cleaned
from fabric, immediately dry area
with an
air hose, heat dryer or heat
lamp to
helppreverit a cleaning
ring (use caution with heat dryer
or heat lamp
to prevent damage to
fabric materi
al). If a ring forms,
immediately repeat the cleaning
operation over
a slightly larger
area with special emphasis on
FEA THERlNG towards center of
area.
If ring still persists, mark
off adjacent trim sections and clean
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entire affected trim panel sectIOn
with G.M. Multi-Purpose Powdered
Cleaner
as previously described
under "Cleaning General Soilage
or Water
Spots with Foam Type
Cleaner."
Removal of Specific Stains
Grease or 011 Stains-Includes
grease, oil, butter , margarine shoe
polish , coffee with cream,
ch~wing
gum, cosmetic creams, vegetable
oils, wax crayon; tar and asphalts.
Carefully scrape
off excess stain;
then us.e Spot. Lifter (Solvent
Type) as previously described.
Shoe polish, wax crayons, tar and
asphalts will stain
if allowed to
remain on trim; they should
be
removed as soon as· possible-use
caution
as cleaner will dissolve
them and may cause them to bleed.
Non-Greasy StaIns-Includes cat­
sup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit

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and blood . Carefull y scrape o
ff ex­
cess stain; ,then sponge stain with
cool
water. If stain remains use
Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner
(Foam Type) as previously de­
scribed.If odor persists after clean­
ing vomitus or urine, treat area with
a water-baking soda solution (1
teaspoon baking soda to 1 cup of
tepid
water ) -finally, if necessary ,
clean lightly with
Spot Lifter (Sol­
vent Type).
IMPORTANT: In the event white
or light-colored seat trim becomes
stained due
to contact with materials
that
do not have color-fast dyes
(certain types
of casual clothing ,
decorative paper, etc. )
the trim
must be cleaned
IMMEDIATELY
to avoid permanent discoloration.
Clean with Multi-Purpose Powdered
Cl eaner
(Foam Type) as previously
described.
Combination Stains -Includes
, candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili
sauce and unknown stains.
Care­
fully.scrape off'excess stain; then
clean first with cool water and
allow to dry,
If stain remains , clean
with , Spot Lifter (Solvent Type).
Cleaning Vinyl or Leather
Trim
'
Ordinary s oilage can be re­
moved from vinyl or leather with
warm water and a mild soap such
as saddle soap
or oil soap , or ap­
proved equivalent. Apply a small am
ount
of soap solution and allow
to so
ak for a few minutes to loosen
dirt; then,
rub briskly with a clean
damp cloth to remove dirt-and
so ap residues-this operation may
be repeated several times if nec­
essary. Some soilage such as tars,
asphalts, shoe polish, etc, will stain
if allowed to
remain on trim-they
should be wiped off as quickly , as
possible and the area cleaned with
a clean
cloth dampened with G.M.
Spot Lifter (Solvent Type).
Belt Restraint Care
• Clean only with mild soap solu­
tion and lukewarm water.
• ,Do not bleach or dye belts since
this
may severely weaken belts.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine IntE)rior Glass Surface
.. The interior glass surface . should
j;)e cleaned on a periodic basis for
continued good
visil;Jility. A com­
mercial household . glass cleaning
agent containing ammonia
will re­
move normal tobacco smoke and
dust
films sometimes caused by inc
gredients used in' vinyls , plastics or
other interior trim materials.
EXTERIOR APPEARANCE
Your car is finished with General
Motors "Magic";Mirror" acrylic lac'
quer. Tllis is a .· finish qf maximull)
beauty which,.in depth of color,
gloss retention and durability is
superior to conventiona l lacquer
finishes.
Washing Your Car
The best way to pres erve the
finish and maintain original beauty
of appearance
is to keep it clean. Wash
the car in lukewarm or cold
water . Never use stro
ng soap or
chemical detergents. Cleaning
agents should be quickl y flushed
from the surfaces .
Polishing and Waxing
Your Car
Although acrylic paint on your
car
is durable , you may wish to
wax or polish for added protection.
Your Chevrolet Dealer offers many
polishes and waxes now available
which have
proven of real value in
maintaining a good paint
finish.
When using a tar and road oil
remover, be certain it is safe for
use on acrylic painted surfaces.
Protection of Exterior
Bright
Metal Parts
Bright metal parts should he
cleaned regularly to maintain
luster. Washing with water is all
th at is usually required. However,
G.M. Chro
me Polish may be used
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on CHROME or .STAINLESS
STEEL trim if necessary.
Use special care with ALU­
MINUM . tr im . Never use auto
or chrome .polish , steam or any
caustic soap
to clean aluminum.
A coating of wax, rubbed to a
high polish,
is recommenlled for
all
bright · metal parts. .. ..
CIE)aning White Sidewall
TirE)s
Use a tire clea ner which will not
harm aluminum trim. A stiff brush
may be used with tile cleaner to
remove road grime and dirt from
white sidewall tires.
Cleaning thE) Optional
Vinyl
Top
The top should be washed fre­
quently with neutral soap suds,
lukewarm water and a brush with
soft bristles. Rinse top with
suffi­
cient quantities of clear water to
remove all traces of soap.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If the top requires additional
cleaning after us
ing soap and
water, a mild foaming cleanser can
be used su~h as GM Multi-Purpose
Powdered Cleaner. Rinse the whole
top with .
water; then apply a mild
foamingiype cleanser on an area of
approximately two square feet
Scrub area with a small soft bristle h
a
nd brush, adding water· as neces­
sary until the cleanser foams to a
soapy consistency. Remove the first
accumulated soilage with a cloth
or sponge before it can be ground
into the top material. Apply
addi­
tional cleanser to the area and
scrub until the top is clean . Care
must be exercised to keep the
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cleanser running onto body finish
as it may cause streaks if allowed
to run down and dry. After the en­
tire top has been cleaned, rinse gen­
erously with clear water to remove
all traces of cleanser . Do not use
volatile cleaner or household
bleach­
ing agents on the top material.

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Available from your Chevrolet Dealer
Part Number Size
Description Usage
1050001 16 oz. Washer Solvent and Gas Prevents windshield solvent and
Line
De-Icer gas lines from freezing
, 1050017 32 oz. Power
Steering Fluid Power Steering Pump
1050019 16 oz. Spray-A-Squeak
Stopsmetal-to-metal squeaks .and
metal-ta-rubber squeaks
1050027 32 oz. Permanent Type Coolant Year-around coolant and anti-freeze
and . Anti-Freeze for your radiator
1050028 1 gal. Permanent Type Coolant . Same as above
and Anti-Freeze
1050172 16 oz. Tar and Road Oil Remover Removes old wax, polish , tar and road oil
1050173 16 oz. Chrome Cleaner and Polish Removes rust and corrosion from
chrome
or stainless steel
1050174 16 oz
.
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Cleans whitewall and blackwall tires
1050223 16 oz. Finish Guard Cleaner One-step cleaner and wax
1050422 12 oz. Heat Valve Lubricant
Frees up sticky heat risers ;
genera l-purpose penetrating oil
1050427 23 oz. Glass Cleaner Cleans glass and vinyl
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