lock GMC SAFARI 2005 Repair Manual

5. Remove the remaining three screws, the rst
one from the corner reector pocket and the
two remaining from the composite assembly.
6. Remove the composite assembly.7. Turn the halogen bulb
counterclockwise to
remove it from
the assembly.
8. Install the new bulb into the composite assembly by
turning it clockwise until it is completely tightened.
9. Reinstall the composite assembly by installing and
tightening all of the screws previously removed.
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Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
1. Remove the two screws at the inside edge of the
parking/turn signal lamp assembly.
2. Remove the lamp assembly.
3. Squeeze the tab
on the side of the lamp
socket while turning
the socket
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the socket out of the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb from the socket.
6. Gently push the new bulb into the socket.
7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and
turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Put the parking/turn signal lamp assembly back into
the vehicle and tighten the screws.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
1. Open the rear door. SeeRear Doors on page 2-11
for more information.
2. Remove the
two screws
from behind
the door.
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3. Pull out the taillamp assembly so you can see
the socket.4. Press the tab and
turn the socket
counterclockwise to
remove the socket from
the bezel. If the
socket does not have a
tab, turn the socket
counterclockwise
to remove the socket
from the bezel.
5. Remove the old bulb from the socket and replace it
with a new one.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the taillamp.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamps 1156
Headlamps
Composite High-Beam 9005
Composite Low-Beam 9006
Sealed-Beam Headlamps H6054
Parking, Turn Signal Lamps 3157NA
Sidemarker Lamps 194
Stoplamps 2057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear and cracking. See “Wiper
Blade Check” inAt Least Twice a Year on page 6-24for
more information.To replace your windshield
wiper blade inserts, do
the following:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2. Pinch the two tabs on the wiper arm and slide the
insert out of the blade.
3. Slide the new one in place.
Make sure the tabs are locked into position. SeeNormal
Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5-102for
the proper type of replacement blade.
Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear window wiper
blade, follow the procedure above to replace the
wiper blade.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning ashers.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you should put blocks at the front and
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rear of the tire farthest away from the one being
changed. That would be the tire, on the other
side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.
When you have a at tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The jacking equipment you’ll need is stored by your
vehicle’s rear doors, along the passenger’s side wall.
1. Remove the jack cover by pulling it away from
the side wall and down to release the tabs
securing the top of the cover.2. Remove the wheel blocks by turning the top nut
counterclockwise. Remove the nut and washer,
then pull the wheel blocks off the bolt.
3. Push down on the bolt and remove the hooked end
from the slot. Slide the jack toward the front of the
vehicle and lift it from the mounting. Remove
the extension and the ratchet from the pouch.
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5. Put the at end of the extension on an angle
through the hole in the rear door frame, above
the bumper. Be sure the at end connects into the
hoist shaft.
6. Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the
compact spare tire to the ground. Keep turning
the ratchet until the spare tire can be pulled out from
under the vehicle.7. Tilt the retainer plate
at the end of the
cable, when the tire
has been lowered,
and pull it through the
wheel opening.
8. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle.
Notice:If you drive away before the spare tire or
secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled,
you could damage your vehicle. Always reinstall
this cable before driving your vehicle.
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The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), wheel
blocks (B), extension (C) and ratchet (D).
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
If your vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them
by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The
wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center
cap. Remove the center cap.
If the wheel has a smooth center piece, place the chisel
end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and
gently pry it out.
1. Before you start, block the front and rear of the tire
farthest away from the one being changed. Then
put your compact spare tire near the at tire.
{CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up 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.
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{CAUTION:
Raising your 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 t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
2. With the DOWN side facing you, turn the ratchet
and socket to loosen all the wheel nuts
counterclockwise. Don’t remove them yet.
3. Attach the socket end of the extension to the
jack bolt.4. Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side
facing you.
5. Turn the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack
lift head a little.
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A. Rear Jack Location
B. Jack
C. Ratchet and Extension7. Raise the vehicle by turning the ratchet clockwise.
Make sure the UP mark faces you. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough
room for the compact spare tire to t underneath
the wheel well. Rear Position
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