CHEVROLET S10 1994 2.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fluid Leak Check
After the vehcle has been parked for awhile, inspect the surface under the
vehicle
for water, oil, fuel OX other fluids. Water dripping from the air
conditioning system after it has been used is normal. If you notice fuel leaks
or fumes, the causes should be found and corrected at once.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lights are off and the
engine isn’t running.
Halogen Bulbs
NOTICE:

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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the screws at the top
of the radiator
support.
3. Pull the headlight
lens assembly
out.
4. Unplug the
electrical
connector.
1 5. Turn the bulb to
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into the headlight
lens assembly
and turn it to the
right until
it is
tight.
7. Plug in the electrical
connector.
8. Put the headlight lens assembly back into the vehicle. Install and
tighten the screws.
Sealed Beam Headlights
1. Remove the
screws from the
headlight retainer.
2. Pull the headlight
out
and remove
the retainer.
3. Unplug and
remove the
headlight.
4. Plug in the new headlight and put it in place.
5. Put the retainer on the headlight and install and tighten the \
screws.
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(Composite and Sealed Beam)
If you have fog lamps, the fog lamp bracket must be removed \
before you can replace the front park/turn signal lights.
1. Reach under the bumper and behind the parking/turn signal light\

assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
_. Turn the socket to
the left
and pull it
out.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket.
5. Put the socket back into the parking/turn signal light assembly and turn
it to the right until it locks in place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Lights
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the light assembly screws
near the tailgate
latch and pull out
the light
assembly.
3. Pull the light assembly away
from the pickup
side panel.
4. Turn the socket to
the left to remove
it.
Push the tab in
while you turn
the socket.
5. Pull the bulb out.
6. Push the new bulb into the socket.
7. Put the socket into the light assembly and turn the socket to the right
until it locks in place.
8. Replace the light assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
9. Close the tailgate.
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1. Remove the CHMSL lens
retaining screws.
2. Remove the CHMSL lens.
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I 3. Remove the
CHMSL bulb.
4. Install the new
CHMSL bulb.
5. Replace the CHMSL lens.
Install and tighten
the
screws.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Other Maintenance Items
Front Suspension and Steering Linkage
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to lubricate the
fittings and what type
of lubricant to use.
Front Wheel Bearings (Two-Wheel Drive)
If your vehicle is two-wheel drive, it has wheel bearings that must be
cleaned and repacked.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often this must be
done.
Single Belt Accessory Drive
Your new vehicle uses a serpentine belt that is lighter, and more durable
than systc
.s with several belts.
The belt runs over or around the pulleys on the engine. A tensioner is used
to keep the belt tight at all times. The tensioner also makes replacing the
belt easier if you need to replace the belt, be sure
to get the correct
replacement belt. Your dealership or parts supplier can help you with this.
The Accessory Drive Belt Routing label on your vehicle will show y\
ou how
to route the belt your vehicle uses.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
NOTICE:
Use care when removing or installing a blade assembly.
Accidental bumping can cause the arm to fall back and strike
the windshield.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Remove the Old Wiper Blade:
* Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position.
1. Blade Assembly
2. Arm Assembly
3. Locking Tab
4. Blade Pivot
5. Hook Slot
6. Arm Hook
Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab. Pull down on the
blade assembly to release it from the wiper
arm hook.
Kemove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches
at one end that
are locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly. At
the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To Install the New wlper Blade:
0 Slide the insert (notched end last) into the blade claws at end “A”.
Plastic caps will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted.
1. End ”A”
2. End ”B”
3. Retaining Caps
4. Notch
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
2
1. Claw in Notch
2. Correct Installation
3. Incorrect Installation
Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook. Pull up until the
Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the wind\
shield.
pivot locking tab locks
in the hook slot.
Air Conditioning
Every now and then have your dealership check your air conditi\
oning
system to be sure it has not lost any cooling ability.
If you think the system
is not working properly, have your dealership check it out as soo\
n as
possible.
The air conditioning will not work when the temperature is
- - v 40°F
(4°C).