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something ignites it, you could be
badly burned. This spray can
happen if the tank is nearly full,
and is more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and wait
for any hiss noise to stop. Then
unscrew the cap all the way.
{Warning
Overfilling the fuel tank by more
than three clicks of a standard fill
nozzle may cause:. Vehicle performance issues,
including engine stalling and
damage to the fuel system.
. Fuel spills.
. Potential fuel fires.
Be careful not to spill fuel. Wait a
few seconds after you have finished
pumping before removing the
nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible. See
Exterior Care 0331
ii. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it
clockwise until it clicks. Make sure
the cap is fully installed. The
diagnostic system can determine if
the fuel cap has been left off or
improperly installed. This would
allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. If the fuel cap is not
properly installed, a message
appears on the Driver Information
Center (DIC) and the check engine
light will be lit on the instrument
cluster. See
Fuel System Messages
0 131
iiand Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0114ii.
{Warning
If a fire starts while you are
refueling, do not remove the
nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by
notifying the station attendant.
Leave the area immediately.
Caution
If a new fuel cap is needed, be
sure to get the right type of cap
from your dealer. The wrong type
of fuel cap may not fit properly,
may cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to light, and could
damage the fuel tank and
emissions system. See
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) 0114
ii.

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The coolant surge tank pressure
cap can be removed when the
cooling system, including the surge
tank pressure cap and upper
radiator hose, is no longer hot.1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise. If a hiss is
heard, wait for that to stop.
A hiss means there is still
some pressure left.
2. Keep turning the cap and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank withthe proper mixture to the mark
pointed to on the front of the
coolant surge tank.
4. With the coolant surge tank cap off, start the engine and let
it run until the upper radiator
hose starts getting hot. Watch
out for the engine cooling fan.
By this time, the coolant level
inside the coolant surge tank
may be lower. If the level is
lower, add more of the proper
mixture to the coolant surge
tank until the level reaches the
mark pointed to on the front of
the coolant surge tank. 5. Replace the cap tightly.
Caution
If the pressure cap is not tightly
installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.
Engine Overheating
The vehicle has an engine coolant
temperature gauge on the
instrument cluster to warn of engine
overheating. See
Engine Coolant
Temperature Gauge 0111
ii.
Caution
Running the engine without
coolant may cause damage or a
fire. Vehicle damage would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.

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Headlamps, Front Turn
Signal, Sidemarker, and
Parking Lamps
Driver Side
1. Low-Beam Headlamp
2. High-Beam Headlamp
3. Front Turn Signal/Sidemarker/Parking Lamp
See your dealer for passenger side
replacement.
Headlamp
1. Open the hood. 2. Remove the headlamp bulb
cover by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly
and pull it straight out.
4. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb by releasing
the clip on the bulb socket.
Turn Signal/Sidemarker/
Parking Lamp
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly
and pull it straight out.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the two rear lampassembly screws.
3. Pull the rear lamp assembly outboard away from the box
side until the retainers release.
There will be a noise when the
retainers release.

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4. Pull the rear lamp assemblystraight back to remove it from
the vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
6. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
7. Replace the bulb, then insert the bulb socket into the rear
lamp assembly and turn
clockwise.9. Verify the retainer ring is in theproper position. If the retainer
ring is out of position, it will not
engage. Reset the retainer by
pulling it forward with a tool.
10. Push the rear lamp assembly straight in until it is seated
against the vehicle.
11. Make sure the rear lamp assembly is flush with the
box side.
12. Reinstall the two rear lamp assembly screws.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) and
Cargo Lamp
1. Cargo Lamp Bulbs
2. Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) Bulb

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To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws and liftoff the lamp assembly.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it
straight out.
3. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp 921 (W16W)
Back-up Lamp* 1156 Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Cargo Lamp 921 (W16W)
Center
High-Mounted
Stoplamp
(CHMSL) 921LL
Front Turn Signal,
Parking, and
Sidemarker Lamp 7443 W21/
5W LL-T
High-Beam
Headlamp 9005 LL
Low-Beam
Headlamp H11 LL
Stoplamp/Taillamp/
Turn Signal Lamp 7443 W21/
5W LL-T
Stoplamp/Turn
Signal Lamp/
Taillamp* 1157
* Chassis Cab Models
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.
Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses to protect
against an electrical system
overload. Fuses also protect power
devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, there
is a fuse puller in the Engine
Compartment Fuse Block. Replace
the fuse as soon as possible with
one of the same amperage rating.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.

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2. Remove the straps to removethe tool bag.
3. Fold the rear seat to access the jack.
4. Turn the knob on the jack (2)counterclockwise to lower the
jack head to release the jack
from its holder.
5. Turn the wing nut (1) counterclockwise to remove the
jack and wheel blocks. Extended Cab
1. Jack Cover
2. Tool Bag Cover
To access and remove the jack and
tools:
1. Pull the bottom of the jack cover (1) forward to remove it.
2. Pull the lower access pocket forward and then upward to
remove the tool bag cover (2).
3. Turn the knob on the jack (1)counterclockwise to lower the
jack head to release the jack
from its holder.
4. Turn the wing nut (2) counterclockwise to remove the
jack and wheel blocks.
5. Turn the wing nut (3) counterclockwise to remove the
tool bag.
Use the jack handle extensions and
the wheel wrench to remove the
underbody-mounted spare tire.

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1. Spare Tire (Valve StemPointed Down)
2. Tire/Wheel Retainer
3. Hoist Cable
4. Hoist Assembly
5. Hoist Shaft
6. Jack Handle Extensions
7. Wheel Wrench
8. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped)
9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole
10. Hoist End of Extension Tool
1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper. Insert the ignition key, turn, and
pull straight out to remove the
spare tire lock (8), if equipped.
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7)
and the two jack handle
extensions (6), as shown.
3. Insert the hoist end (openend) (10) of the extension
through the hole (9) in the rear
bumper. Do not use the chiseled end of
the wheel wrench.
Be sure the hoist end of the
extension (10) connects to the
hoist shaft. The ribbed square
end of the extension is used to
lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench 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.
5. Pull the spare tire out from under the vehicle.
6. Tilt the tire toward the vehiclewith some slack in the cable to
access the tire/wheel retainer.

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Tilt the retainer and pull it
through the center of the wheel
along with the cable and
spring.
7. Put the spare tire near the flat tire.
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
Use the following pictures and
instructions to remove the flat tire
and raise the vehicle.
1. Jack
2. Wheel Blocks
3. Jack Handle
4. Jack Handle Extensions 5. Wheel Wrench
1. Do a safety check before
proceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat 0312
ii.
2. If the wheel has a center cap
that covers the lug nuts, place
the chisel end of the wheel
wrench in each of the slots in
the cap, and gently pry it out.
3. Use the wheel wrench and turnit counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Do not remove
the wheel nuts yet.

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Front Position
4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown. If the flat
tire is on the front of the
vehicle, position the jack on the
depression in the vehicle's
frame, behind the flat tire.Rear Position
5. If the flat tire is on the rear, position the jack under the rear
axle about 5 cm (2 in) inboard
of the shock absorber bracket.
Make sure that the jack head is
positioned so that the rear axle
is resting securely between the
grooves that are on the
jack head.
{Warning
Getting under a vehicle when it is
lifted on a jack is dangerous.
If the vehicle slips off the jack,
you could be badly injured or
killed. Never get under a vehicle
when it is supported only by
a jack.
{Warning
Raising the vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help
avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.
6. 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 fit under the wheel well.

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7. Remove all the wheel nuts andtake off the flat tire.
{Warning
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt.
8. Remove any rust or dirt fromthe wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces, and spare wheel.
9. Install the spare tire.
{Warning
Never use oil or grease on bolts
or nuts because the nuts might
come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
10. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the
nuts toward the wheel. 11. Tighten each wheel nut by
hand. Then use the wheel
wrench to tighten the nuts until
the wheel is held against
the hub.
12. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the
vehicle. Lower the jack
completely.
{Warning
If wheel studs are damaged, they
can break. If all the studs on a
wheel broke, the wheel could
come off and cause a crash.
If any stud is damaged because
of a loose-running wheel, it could
be that all of the studs are
damaged. To be sure, replace all
studs on the wheel. If the stud
holes in a wheel have become
larger, the wheel could collapse in
operation. Replace any wheel if
its stud holes have become larger
or distorted in any way. Inspect
hubs and hub‐piloted wheels for
damage. Because of loose
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