clock GMC SAVANA 2003 User Guide

{CAUTION:
Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling
system can blow out and burn you badly. They
are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator
pressure cap–even a little–they can come
out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the
cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and
radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have
to turn the pressure cap.
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when
the cooling system, including the radiator pressure
cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot.
Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until
itfirst stops. (Don’t press down while turning the
pressure cap.)
If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss
means there is still some pressure left.
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Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
For the type of bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-54.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the bulb
package.
Headlamps
1. Remove the two bolts from the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp
assembly. To remove the pins, turn the outer pin
clockwise and pull it straight up. To remove
the inner pin, turn it counterclockwise and pull it
straight up.
3. Lift the inboard side of the headlamp to release the
inboard tab from the radiator support.
4. Lift the outboard side of the headlamp to release
the outboard tab from the radiator support.
5. Lower the headlamp to allow the vertical adjustor to
clear tie bar.
6. Turn the headlamp forward and upward to remove
it from the grille.
7. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and pull it
out of the housing.
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8. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself,
remove the bulb socket from the back of the
headlamp on the driver’s side.
9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to
remove it from the socket.
10. On the passenger’s side, turn the bulb clockwise
one turn. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.11. Install the new bulb into the socket and return it to
the headlamp assembly.
12. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle
and reinstall the two pins.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
1. Use a small tool to unlatch the outboard clip on
this lamp.
2. Pull the lamp forward to completely unlatch the clip.
Move the lamp outboard to loosen the tabs.
3. Remove the lamp from the grille.
4. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly
while turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the
lens and replace the bulb.
6. Turn the socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lens
assembly.
Taillamps
1. Remove the two inboard nuts on the side assembly.
2. Pull side assembly rearward to clear studs.
3. Rotate side assembly on the outboard side,
releasing the upper clip.
4. Slide assembly slightly upward to release lower clip.
5. Reinstall the clips to the side assembly.
6. Remove the three nuts on the taillamp.
7. Remove the taillamp from the vehicle.
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8. To remove, squeeze the tab on the side of the
sockets while turning them counterclockwise.9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
Install the new bulb.
10. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp.
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Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire
to the ground. 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.When the tire has been lowered, pull the tire toward you
so you can reach the tire retainer and pull it up through
the wheel opening.
If you have a vehicle which was completed from a cab
and chassis, refer to the information from the body
supplier/installer.
The spare tire is a full-size tire, like the other tires on
your vehicle.
Notice:To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive
the vehicle before the cable is restored.
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1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end
is visible.
2. If the cable is not visible, start this procedure at
Step 6.
3. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until
approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.4. Connect the jack handle (C) and jack handle
extension (B) together and press the retention
clip (arrow) so it engages.
5. Attach the jack handle/jack handle extension to the
jack and slide the ratchet with the UP mark facing
you onto the end of the jack handle extension
so your set-up looks like the picture above.
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6. Place the jack under the vehicle, ahead of the rear
bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack
under the center of the spare tire and turn the
handle clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the
secondary latch spring.7. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops
moving upward and is heldfirmly in place, this
lets you know that the secondary latch has
released. The secondary latch has released
and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
8. Lower the jack by turning the ratchet
counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until
the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by
the cable.
9. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and
carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push
against the spare whilefirmly pulling the jack out
from under the spare tire with the other hand.
If the spare tire is hanging from the cable, slide the
ratchet onto the wheel wrench and insert the
wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole above the
bumper and turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise
to lower the spare the rest of the way. Be sure
the DOWN mark on the ratchet is facing you.
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10. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it
through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from
under the vehicle.
11. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the
wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper
clockwise to raise the cable back up.
Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can.
You will not be able to store a spare orflat tire using
the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced.
To continue changing theflat tire, return to Step 4 of
“Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire”
later in this section.
Removing the Wheel Covers
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.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire
1. With the DOWN side facing you, use the ratchet
and wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don’t remove them yet.
2. Assemble the jack and tools for a front or rearflat
as follows:
Front Flat:Assemble the jack (A) together with the
jack handle (B) and ratchet (C) as shown. Be sure
that the ratchet has the UP mark facing you.Front Position
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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 tofit the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.
4. 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 spare tire tofit.
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