1996 CHEVROLET S10 Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Front Sidemarker Lamps
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Remove the lens retaining screws.
Remove the sidemarker lens from the radiator grille.
Turn the bulb and socket one-quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb and socket from the lens. Install the new bulb and socket to the sidemarker
lens.
Rotate the bulb and socket one-quarter turn
clockwise.
Install the sidemarker lens to the radiator grille.
Insert the tabs into the locators.
Install and tighten the screws.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
1. Remove the lens retaining screws.
2. Remove the lens.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Install a new bulb.
5. Replace the lens. Install and tighten the screws.
If equipment such as a cap
or camper is installed on
your vehicle, a center high-mounted stoplamp feed wire
is provided along the driver's side rear frame. This wire
should be used
to install a center high-mounted
stoplamp in the cap or camper.
Taillamps
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Remove the screws from
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the lamp assembly near
the tailgate latch.
Pull the assembly away from the pickup side panel.
Turn the socket counterclockwise
to remove it. Push
the tab in while you turn the socket.
Pull the bulb out.
Push the new bulb into the socket.
Put the socket
into the assembly and turn the socket
clockwise until it locks in place.
Replace the assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
Close the tailgate.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Underhood Lamp
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
underhood lamp assembly.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Disconnect the ground wire.
4. Remove the lamp assembly from the hood.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Replace the assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
7. Connect the ground wire.
8. Connect the electrical connector to the lamp assembly.
Vanity Mirror Lamps
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Insert the blade of a small screwdriver into the center
slot at the bottom of the lens.
Gently pry the screwdriver down in order to lift out
the lens.
Pry out the bulb.
Press the new bulb into place.
Slide the side tabs
of the lens under the side of the
vanity assembly frame.
Rotate the lens downward. Snap the lens into the frame.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the
Index for the proper type
of replacement blade.
NOTICE:
Use care when removing or installing a blade
assembly. Accidental bumping can cause the arm
to fall back and strike the windshield.
1. To remove the old wiper blades, lift the wiper arm
until it locks into a vertical position.
A. Blade Assembly
B. Arm Assembly
C. Locking Tab
D. Blade Pivot
E. Hook Slot
E Arm Hook
2. Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab.
Pull down on
the blade assembly to release it from
the wiper arm hook.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The
insert has two notches at one end that are locked by
bottom claws of the blade assembly. At
the notched
end, pull the insert from the blade assembly.
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4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D),
notched end last, into the end with two blade
claws
(A). Slide the insert all the way through the
blade claws at the opposite end
(B). Plastic caps (C)
will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted.
5. Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom
claws. Make sure that all other claws are properly
locked
on both sides of the insert slots.
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B. Correct Installation
C. Incorrect Installation
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm
hook. Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in
the hook
slot.
7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly
onto the windshield.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle comes with
high-quality tires made
by a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have questions about your tire warranty
and where to obtain service, see
your warranty booklet
for details.
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Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are
dangerous.
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overheating as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
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Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact
-- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your
tread is badly worn,
or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Certificatioflire label which is on the driver’s door
door edge, above the door latch, shows the correct
inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least
three hours or driven no more thana mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough
air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
0 Too much,heat
0 Tire overloading :
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
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Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check Check your tires once a month or
more. Also, check the
tire pressure of the spare tire.
If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi
(420 Wa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back
on the valve stems.
They help prevent leaks by keeping out
dirt and moisture.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tire Inspection and Rotation
Fires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear. If
unusual wear is present, rotate your tires as
soon as
possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for New
Tires” and“‘Whee1 Replacement” later
in this section for
more information.
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The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniforrn
wear for all tires on the vehicle. Thy first rotation is the
most important.
See “Scheduled Maintenance Services” in
the Index for scheduled rotation intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use one
of the correct
rotation patterns shown here.
If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, don’t include it
in your tire rotation.
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