1996 CHEVROLET EXPRESS lock

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Attach the ratchet, with the DOWN side facing you, to
the extension. The extension has a socket end and a flat
chisel end.
Put the flat end
of the extension on an angle through the
hole
in the rear door frame, above the bumper. Be sure
the flat end connects into the hoist shaft.
Turn the ratchet counterclockwise to lower the spare tire
to the ground.
If you are changing a flat rear tire and the
vehicle is already jacked up, use the jack handle and
extension
to hook the cable. Then pull the spare from
beneath the vehicle.
If the retainer pulls out, hook the inside
of the wheel and
pull the spare tire out from under
the vehicle.
When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer at the
end
of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening.
I NOTICE:
To help avoid vehicle damage, do not drive
vehicle before the cable
is restored.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Wheel Covers and Locking
Wheel
Nuts
1. You will need to take off the wheel nut caps to reach
your wheel nuts.
2. Loosen the plastic nut caps with the ratchet and
socket and remove them. Make sure the DOWN
side faces you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. The jack has a bolt on the end. AtLach the socket end
of the extension to the jack bolt.
Attach the ratchet to the extension with the UP side
facing
you.
3. Rotate the ratchet clockwise. That will raise the jack
lift head a little.
Front Position
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Position jack under the
vehicle as shown.
Rear Position
A C A UTION:
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.
5. Raise the vehicle by rotating the ratchet clockwise.
Make sure
the UP mark faces you. Raise the vehicle
hr enough off the ground so there is enough room
for the spare tire to fit.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 8. Replace the wheel nuts
with the rounded end
of
the nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each
wheel
nut by hand until
the wheel
is held against
the hub.
9. Lower the vehicle by rotating the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower
the jack completely.
10. Tighten the nuts firmly
in a criss-cross sequence
as shown. Rotate the
wheel wrench
clockwise.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to
122 lb-ft (165 Nom).
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
11. Put the wheel cover back on, if you have one.
Remove any wheel blocks.
Remember that the jack, jacking equipment and tire
must be properly stored in their original storage
position before
you begin driving again. The next
part will show you how.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. 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 “clicks”
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.
If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud,
Ice or Snow
What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is
to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as
“rocking’’ can help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can
explode, and you or others could be injured.
And, the transmission or other parts
of the
vehicle can overheat. That
could cause an engine
compartment fire or other damage. When you’re
stuck, spin the wheels
as little as possible. Don’t
spin the wheels above
35 mph (55 km/h) as shown
on the speedometer.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and
is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any “hiss” noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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