CHEVROLET S10 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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Every new vehicle has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom@
battery. Get
one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more,
take
off the black, negative (-) cable from the battery. This
will help keep your battery from running down.
d CAUTION:
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around
a battery without
getting hurt. Also,
for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature’’ in
the Index.
Bulb Replacement
Before you replace any bulbs, be sure that all the lamps
are off and the engine isn’t running. See “Replacement
Bulbs” in the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
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Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
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Sealed Beam Lamps
1. Remove the screws from
the headlamp retainer.
2. Pull the headlamp out
and remove the retainer.
3. Unplug and remove the headlamp.
4. Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place.
5. Put the retainer on the headlamp and install and
tighten the screws.
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the black
protective caps from the
removal pins at the top
of the radiator support.
Use a hex socket to
unscrew the pins.
3. Pull the headlamp lens
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assembly out. (Some
vehicles may have
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise
to remove it.
6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly
and turn it clockwise until
it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle. Install and tighten the screws.
Front Turn Signal Lamps
If you have fog lamps, the fog lamp bracket must be
removed before
you can replace the front parkinghum
signal lamps.
1. Reach under the bumper and behind the parkinghrn
signal lamp assembly.
2. Push the tab on the socket, 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 parkinghrn signal lamp
assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks in place.
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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 turn
clockwise.
Install the sidemarker lens to the radiator grille.
Insert the tabs into the locators.
Install and tighten the screws.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
1. Remove the lens retaining screws.
2. Remove the lens.
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5. Replace the lens. Install and tighten the screws.
If equipment such as a cap
or camper is installed on
your vehicle, a center high-mounted stoplamp feed wire
is provided along the driver's side rear frame. This wire
should be used
to install a center high-mounted
stoplamp in the cap or camper.
Taillamps
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the screws from
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
the lamp assembly near
the tailgate latch.
Pull the assembly away from the pickup side panel.
Turn the socket counterclockwise
to remove it. Push
the tab in while you turn the socket.
Pull the bulb out.
Push the new bulb into the socket.
Put the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise until it locks in place.
Replace the assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
Close the tailgate.
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1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
underhood lamp assembly.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Disconnect the ground wire.
4. Remove the lamp assembly from the hood.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Replace the assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
7. Connect the ground wire.
8. Connect the electrical connector to the lamp assembly.
Vanity Mirror Lamps
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Insert the blade of a small screwdriver into the center
slot at the bottom of the lens.
Gently pry the screwdriver down in order to lift out
the lens.
Pry out the bulb.
Press the new bulb into place.
Slide the side tabs
of the lens under the side of the
vanity assembly frame.
Rotate the lens downward. Snap the lens into the frame.
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See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the
Index for the proper type
of replacement blade.
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.
A. Blade Assembly
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Remove 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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4. 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). Plastic caps (C)
will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted.
5. 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 C
A. Claw in Notch
B. Correct Installation
C. Incorrect Installation
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm
hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in
the hook
slot.
7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly
onto the windshield.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle 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.
I A CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are
dangerous.
0 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.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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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.
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