clock CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2006 1.G User Guide

{CAUTION:
You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot
engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol
and it will burn if the engine parts are hot
enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine.
1. You can remove the
coolant surge tank
pressure cap when the
cooling system,
including the coolant
surge tank pressure
cap and upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise
about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to
stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left.2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture,
to the FULL COLD mark.
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3. Pull the headlamp assembly out.
A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High-Beam Headlamp4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it
from the headlamp assembly.
6. Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it
clockwise until it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Reinstall the headlamp assembly.
9. Install the pin and turn it into the locking feature.
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A. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL)
B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp
C. Sidemarker Lamp
4. Press the locking release lever (the sidemarker
lamp does not have a locking release lever), turn
the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from
the turn signal assembly.5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
6. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket.
7. Reinstall the bulb socket into the turn signal
assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks
(the sidemarker lamps does not lock into place).
8. Reinstall the turn signal assembly back onto the
vehicle placing the hook and posts on the inner
side into the alignment holes rst and then the outer
side into the retainer bracket. Push until you
hear a click.
9. Reinstall the headlamp assembly back into the
vehicle.
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Roof Marker Lamps
To replace a roof marker lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the
two screws and
lift off the lens.2. Install a new bulb into
the socket and turn
clockwise until it locks
into place.
3. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws.
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To replace a center roof marker lamp bulb, do the
following:
1. Remove the six screws from the center roof marker
lamp assembly.
2. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it
from the socket.
3. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws.Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly.
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A. Cargo Lamp
B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb2. Remove the back plate from the assembly by
pressing the release tabs.
3. Remove the CHMSL bulb by pulling the bulb
straight out from the holder back plate.
Remove a cargo bulb by turning the socket
counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out.
4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb into
the socket and press it in until it is tight.
If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp
bulb into the socket and press it in until it is
tight before turning the socket counterclockwise.
5. Reinstall the back plate into the lamp assembly.
6. Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws.
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3. Determine which of the following taillamp assembly
applies to your vehicle.
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal
C. Back-up LampA. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
D. Sidemarker Lamp
4. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the
bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from
the taillamp assembly.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp assembly.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly.
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Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Taillamp/Stoplamp
C. Back-up Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Peel the rubber seal away from the lens using
your hands.
2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Install a new bulb into the socket and press it in
until it is tight.
5. Reinstall the lens and the lens seal.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket.
2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb socket out of the connector.
3. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket, keeping the
bulb straight as you pull it out.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse steps 1 – 3 to reinstall the license
plate lamp.
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For regular cab models, the equipment you will need is
behind the passenger’s seat. For extended and crew
cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind
the passenger’s side second row seat.
1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn
the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to
remove it. For crew cab models, pull up the
second row seat with the loop at the base of the
seat cushion to access the tools.
2. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower
the jack head to release the jack from its holder.
3. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block
retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise.
4. Remove the wing nut used to retain the storage
bag and tools by turning it counterclockwise.
You will use the jack handle extensions and the wheel
wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.A. Spare Tire (Valve
Stem Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire/Wheel Retainer
E. Hoist ShaftF. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle Extensions
J. Spare Tire Lock
(If Equipped)
1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and
use the ignition key to remove the lock, if equipped
with a spare tire lock (J). TO remove the spare tire
lock, insert the ignition key turn and pull straight out.
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2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack
handle extensions (I) as shown.3. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (F) of the
extension through
the hole (G) in the rear
bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension (F) connects
to the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of
the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the
secondary latch is engaged causing the tire
not to lower. SeeSecondary Latch System on
page 5-109.
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