clock CHEVROLET TAHOE 2004 2.G Owner's Manual

4. Put a new bulb into the
socket and turn
clockwise until it locks
in place.
5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws.
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Taillamps
A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Back-up Lamp
C. Stoplamp
1. Use a tool to remove
the two screws from
the lamp assembly.2. Remove the lamp assembly.
3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp
housing.
4. Pull the old bulb
straight out from the
socket.
5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert the socket
into the taillamp housing and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks.
6. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly.
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For Tahoe, the equipment is located behind the left trim
panel in the rear of the vehicle. Unlatch the release
lever to open the trim panel door. Skip the rst step and
follow the last three.
For Suburban, the equipment you’ll need is under the
storage tray in the left trim panel.
1. Remove the tray to access the tools.
2. There is a wing nut used to retain the tool kit.
To remove it, turn the wing nut counterclockwise.
3. To release the jack from its holder, turn the knob on
the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head.
4. The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer can
be removed by turning the wing nut
counterclockwise.
You’ll 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 Retainer
E. Hoist ShaftF. Hoist End of
Extension Tool
G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle Extensions
J. Hoist Lock
(If Equipped)
1. If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (J),
open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper
and use the ignition key to remove the lock.
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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. See “Secondary Latch System” later in
this section.5. The wheel wrench
has a hook that allows
you to pull the hoist
cable towards you
to assist in reaching
the spare tire.
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1. If your vehicle has
wheel nut caps, loosen
them by turning the
wheel wrench
counterclockwise. If the
vehicle has a center
cap with wheel nut
caps, the wheel nut
caps are designed to
stay with the center cap
after they are loosened.
Remove the entire
center cap.
If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place the chisel
end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel,
and gently pry out.2. Use the wheel
wrench to loosen all
the wheel nuts.
Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to
loosen the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove the
wheel nuts yet.
Notice:If your vehicle has QUADRASTEER™
and you use a jack to raise the vehicle without
positioning it correctly, you could damage the
QUADRASTEER™ system. When raising your
vehicle on a jack, avoid contact with tie rods and
tie rod boots.
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3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown.
Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire of the
vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C) and
only one jack handle extension (D). Attach the wheel
wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack
handle to the jack. Position the jack on the frame
behind the at 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.Rear Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a rear tire of the
vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C) and
both jack handle extensions (D). Attach the wheel
wrench to the jack handle extensions. Attach the
jack handle to the jack. Use the jacking pad provided
on the rear axle. 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. Front Position
Rear Position
1500 SeriesRear Position
2500 Series
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6. After mounting the
spare, put the wheel
nuts back on with the
rounded end of the nuts
toward the wheel.
Tighten each wheel nut
by hand. Then use the
wheel wrench to tighten
the nuts until the wheel
is held against the hub.
7. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
8. Tighten the nuts rmly in a crisscross sequence as
shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specication. See “Capacities
and Specications” in the Index for wheel nut
torque specication.
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 specication. See “Capacities and
Specications” in the index for the wheel nut
torque specication.
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4. Insert the hoist end (F)
through the hole (G)
in the rear bumper and
into the hoist shaft.
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise
until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You
cannot overtighten the cable.A. Push and Pull B. Turn Tire
7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull,
and then try to turn the tire. If the tire moves, use
the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. Reinstall the
spare tire lock (if equipped).
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To store the tools, follow these procedures:
For Tahoe, do the following:
1. Put the tool kit, with the jack tools and gloves, in
the tool bag and place in the retaining clip above
the jack.
2. Tighten down with the wing nut.
3. Then, assemble wheel chocks and bottle jack
together with the wing nut and retaining hook.
4. Position behind the jack storage cover in the left
rear side panel and tighten, adjusting clockwise
until the jack is secured tight in the mounting
bracket. Be sure to position the holes in the base
of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket.
For Suburban, do the following:
1. Return the tool kit (jack tools and gloves) to the
tool bag.
2. Assemble wheel chocks and jack together with the
wing nut and retaining hook.
3. Position under the jack storage tray in the left rear
side panel below the wheelbase and tighten,
adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight in
the mounting bracket. Be sure to position the holes
in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting
bracket.4. Use the retaining clip to fasten the tool kit on the stud
in the storage compartment in the rear left trim panel
and turn the wing nut clockwise to secure.
5. Return the storage tray.
A. Tool Kit with Jack Tools
B. Retaining Bracket
and Wing Nut
C. Wing Nut Holding
Tire BlocksD. Tire Blocks
E. Jack Tahoe (Rear Access Panel)
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1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is
visible.
2. If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6.
If it is visible, rst 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”
earlier in this section.
5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately six inches (15 cm) of cable is
exposed.
6. Stand the wheel blocks
on their shortest ends,
with the backs
facing each other.
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