clock CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 2010 10.G Owner's Manual

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the
Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
A. Taillamp/Stoplamp
B. Back-up Lamp
C. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp
To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate. See Power Liftgate
on
page 3‑14for more information.
2. Remove the two screws from
the taillamp assembly.
3. Pull the taillamp assembly rearward until the inner pins on the taillamp assembly are disengaged from
the vehicle.
4. Press the release tab, if bulb socket has one, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the taillamp assembly.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket.
6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and insert it into the taillamp assembly. Turn the bulb socket
clockwise into the taillamp assembly until it clicks.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly. When reinstalling, make sure to line up the pins on the taillamp
assembly with the vehicle. If this is not done the
taillamp assembly cannot be correctly installed.
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License Plate Lamp
1. Remove the two screws holding each of thelicense plate lamps to the molding that is part of
the liftgate.
2. Twist and pull the license plate lamp forward through the molding opening. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
If your vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the
Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 7441
License Plate Lamp W5W
Rear Turn Signal Lamp, Taillamp, and
Stoplamp 3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
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2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the toolbag by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Turn the knob (A) on the jack counterclockwise to release the jack and wheel blocks from the
bracket.
4. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut (C)
counterclockwise. The tools you will be using include the following:
A. Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Jack Handle D. Jack Handle
Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench
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To access the spare tire, refer to the following graphics
and instructions:
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole D. Jack Handle
Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench F. Hoist Cable G. Tire/Wheel Retainer
H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down)
I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock
1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K).
2. To remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and then pull it straight out.
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3. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) andwheel wrench (E) as shown.
4. Insert the open endof the extension (J)
through the hole in the
rear bumper (I) (hoist
shaft access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D)
connects to the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed square
end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
5. Turn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (H) 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. See Secondary Latch System
on page 6‑101for more information.
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If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap, loosen the
plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. The plastic nut caps will be
retained in the hub cap after it is removed from the
wheel.
3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
Jacking Locations (Overall View)
A. Front Position
B. Rear Position
4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown.
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Front Position–1500 ModelsFront Position –2500 Models
Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of
the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle
and only one jack handle extension. Attach the
wheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach
the jack handle to the jack (A). Position the jack
on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame
sections overlap. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise
to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for the
spare tire to clear the ground.
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Rear Position–1500 ModelsRear Position –All Other Models
Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear
tire of the vehicle, you will need to use
the jack handle (B) and both jack handle
extensions (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D)
to the jack handle extensions (C). Attach the
jack handle (B) to the jack (A). Use the jacking
pad provided on the rear axle. Turn the wheel
wrench (D) clockwise to raise the vehicle.
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10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lowerthe vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
11. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise.
{WARNING:
Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly
tightened can cause the wheels to become
loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be
tightened with a torque wrench to the proper
torque specification after replacing. Follow the
torque specification supplied by the aftermarket
manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel
(Continued)
WARNING: (Continued)
nuts. SeeCapacities and Specificationson
page 6‑125
for original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification. See Capacities and
Specifications
on page 6‑125for the wheel nut
torque specification.
When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must
also reinstall either the center cap or the bolt-on hub
cap, depending on which your vehicle has.
.For center caps, line up the tab on the center cap
with the slot in the wheel. The cap only goes in
one way. Place the cap on the wheel and press
until it snaps into place.
.For bolt-on hub caps, line up the plastic nut caps
with the wheel nuts and tighten clockwise by hand
to get them started. Then tighten with the wheel
wrench until snug.
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Secondary Latch System
Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist
assembly equipped with a secondary latch system.
It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling
off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the
spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing
down. SeeStoring a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
on
page 6‑104.
{WARNING:
Before beginning this procedure read all the
instructions. Failure to read and follow the
instructions could damage the hoist assembly
and you and others could get hurt. Read and
follow the instructions listed next. To release the spare tire from the secondary latch:
1. Check under the
vehicle to see if the
cable end is visible.
If the cable is not
visible proceed to
Step 6.
2. If it is visible, first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you
hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot
overtighten the cable.
3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns.
4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with
Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
on
page 6‑89.
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