1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO CARGO VAN ECU

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing The Jack and Spare Tire
1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem
pointed down.
2. Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel, making sure it is
properly attached. Attach the ratchet, with the UP side facing you, to
the extension.
3. Put the flat end of the extension on an angle through the hole in the rear
door frame, above the bumper. Turn the ratchet clockwise until the tire
is against the underside
of the vehicle.
You will hear two“c1icks” when the tire is up all the way. Try to move
the tire with your hands to make sure it is securely in place.
Return the jacking equipment to the proper location. Secure the items and
replace the jack cover.
Compact Spare Tire
Although the compact spare was fully inflated when your vehicle was new,
it can lose air after
a time. Check the inflation pressure regularly. It should
be
60 psi (420 kPa). After installing the compact spare on your vehicle, you
should stop as soon as possible and make sure your spare tire is correctly
inflated. The compact spare is made to perform well at posted speed limits
for distances up to
3,000 miles (5 000 km), so you can finish your trip and
have your full-size tire repaired or replaced where you want. Of course, it’s
best to replace your spare with a full-size tire as soon as you can. Your
spare will last longer and be in good shape in case you need
it again.
I NOTICE:
Don’t take your compact spare through an automatic car wash \
with guide rails. The compact spare can get caught
on the rails.
That can damage the tire and wheel, and maybe other parts
of
your vehicle.
Don’t use your compact spare on some other vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 10. Remove the two screws at the
engine cover.
Some vehicles
may have
hex-head bolts
instead
of screws.
The screws (or
bolts) are not
supposed to come
out
of the cover,
only from the
front of the dash.
When removing the cover, be careful not to damage
the instrument
panel or the trim.
I 1. Grasp the bottom
of the cover and
slide
it
backwards. Then,
lift it up and out
of the vehicle.
To Install the Engine Cover:
1. Lift the engine cover into the vehicle and slide it all the way forward.
Make sure the rubber seal is over the latches.
2. Install the two screws at the engine cover. Do not tighten the screws all
the way.
sure they are secure.
3. Press down on each of the two latches at the bottom of the cover. Make
4. Tighten the two screws at the engine cover.
5. Turn the bracket into position and install the bolt. Tighten the nut at the
other end
of the bracket.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Put the heater duct over the engine cover studs. Push up on the duct
gently
until it snaps into place.
7. Reconnect the electrical connector for the cigarette lighter.
8. Grasp the bottom of the instrument panel extension and install the top
into the groove first. Then, push the bottom
of the extension into place.
9. Install the two nuts and two screws on the extension.
Air Cleaner
If you have the 4.3L engine (VIN Code W) with the rectangular air cleaner,
you can change the air cleaner filter without removing the engine cover. Just
lift the hood, unsnap both clips and remove
the top. After changing the
filter, snap both clips to secure
the air cleaner. Be sure air cleaner lid is
correctly positioned to seal out dust and contaminants that are harmful to
your engine.
Make sure the fresh air hose is
still attached after the filter is changed.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the air
filter.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Chains
NOTICE:
If your vehicle has P235/65R15 size tires, don’t use tire chains;
they can damage your vehicle.
If you have other size tires, use tire chains only where legal and
only when you must. Use only
SAE Class “S” type chains that
are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the rear axle
tires and tighten them
as tightly as possible with the ends
securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the chains
contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact
continues, slow down until it stops. Driving too fast or spinning
the wheels with chains on will damage your vehicle.
Appearance Care
Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can
burst into flame if
you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the
vehicle. Some are dangerous if
you breathe their fumes in a closed space.
When
you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to
follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your
doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Never use these to clean your vehicle:
Gasoline
0 Benzene
0 Naphtha
Carbon Tetrachloride
Acetone
Paint Thinner
Turpentine
Lacquer Thinner
Nail Polish Remover
They can all be hazardous
- some more than others - and they can all
damage your vehicle, too.
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