hood open GMC SIERRA 1500 2009 User Guide

Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-66.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
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
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-14
for more information.
2. If you are replacing the bulb on the passenger side
remove the Engine Air Cleaner cover. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22for more information.3. Reach in and access the bulb sockets from inside
the engine compartment.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out.
5. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb by
releasing the clips on the bulb socket.
6. Replace it with a new bulb socket.
7. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb
socket.
8. Reinstall the new bulb socket into the headlamp
assembly and turn it clockwise to secure.
9. Close the hood.
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Fuses
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block.............5-126
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-124
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-124
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-127
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-123
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Gage
Oil Pressure...............................................3-48
Speedometer..............................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-35
Voltmeter Gage...........................................3-41
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-44
Fuel..........................................................3-51
Trip Odometer.............................................3-35
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-73
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-7
Specications............................................... 5-7
Glove Box.....................................................2-80
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................5-61
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-8
Head Restraints............................................... 1-3
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-58
Headlamps....................................................5-61
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-61
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................3-17
Exterior Lamps............................................3-16
Flash-to-Pass..............................................3-10
High/Low Beam Changer..............................3-10
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Pickup Box Identication and Fender Marker
Lamps ....................................................5-63
Heated Seats................................................... 1-8
Heater...................................................3-24, 3-25
Engine Coolant...........................................2-27
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-50
High-Speed Operation, Tires.............................5-77
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-28
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-28
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