1996 GMC SIERRA lock

The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), the jack
handle extension
(B), the jack handle (C), the wheel
wrench
(D) and the ratchet (E).
If the flat tire is on the rear of the vehicle, you'll need
the jack handle extension
also.
Attach the jack handle (and
jack handle extension, if
needed) to the jack.
With the
IJP marking on
the ratchet facing you.
rotate the ratchet clockwise.
That will
lift the jack head
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If your vehicle has wheel
nut caps, use the wheel
wrench and ratchet
to
remove them. Turn the
wheel wrench
counterclockwise,
with
DOWN fdcing you. to
remove the wheel nut caps.
Then take
off the hub cap.
If the wheel also has a trim ring, LISI: the wheel wrench
to pry along the edge and remove
it.
If the wheel has a smooth center piece or a center piece
with recessed nuts, place the wheel wrench in the slot on
the wheel and gently pry
out.
Removing
the Spare w Flat Tire and Inst-'
1. Use the ratchet and
wheel wrench to loosen
all the wheel nuts. Turn
the wheel wrench
counterclockwise, with
DOWN fdcing you. to
loosen the wheel nuts.
Don't remove the wheel
nuts yet.
2. Position the jack under the vehicle.
Getting under a vehicle when it isjacked 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.
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NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle
or may allow
the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle.
Front Position Rear Position
Front
Position
Rear
Position
3. With UP on the ratchet facing you, raise the vehicle
by rotating
the ratchet and wheel wrench clockwise.
Raise the vehicle
far enough off the ground so there
is enough room for the spare tire to fit.
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~~ Front Position
6. Replace
the wheel nuts
with
the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each
wheel
nut by hand using
the wheel. wrench until
the wheel is held against
the hub.
Rear Position
7. Lower the vehicle by rotating the ratchet and wheel
wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
8. Tighten the nuts
firmly
in a criss-cross
sequence
as shown by
rotating the wheel
wrench clockwise.
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 the
proper torque. See “Capacities and
Specifications” in the Index.
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Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burns
violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.
Don’t smoke if you’re near gasoline or refueling
your vehicle. Keep sparks, flames and smoking
materials
away from gasoline.
While refueling,
hang the
cap inside the fuel door.
To take off the. cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
/i CAUTIP
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.
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How to Add Fluid
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid
level must be in the COLD area for a
cold check or
in the HOT area or cross-hatched area
for a hot check.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back
in all the way; then flip the handle
down
to lock the dipstick in place. Refer
to the Maintenance Schedule
to determine what
kind
of transmission fluid to use. See “Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants’’
in the Index.
Add fluid
only after checking the transmission fluid
HOT. (A COLD check is used only as a reference.) If
the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper
fluid
to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot
check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than a
pint
(-0.5 L). Don’t overjill. We recommend you use only
fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that
label is made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON-I11 is
not
covered by your new vehicle warranty.
0 After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under “How to Check.”
0 When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the
dipstick back in all the way; then flip the handle
down to lock
the dipstick in place.
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Composite Headlampc
1. Remove the two
screws at the top
of
the radiator support.
2. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out.
3. Unplug the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise and
remove
it.
5. Put the new bulb in the lens assembly and turn it to
the right
until it is tight.
6. Plug in the electrical connector.
7. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle.
Install and tighten the two screws.
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Front Turn Signal Lamps (Sealed Beam Headlamps)
1. Remove the two screws
at the inside edge
of
the parkinghrn signal
lamp assembly.
2. Remove the lamp assembly by swinging it out from
the inside edge and sliding it out at the outside edge.
3. Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while
turning
the socket counterclockwise.
4. Pull the socket out of the
lamp assembly.
5. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it counterclockwise
and remove
it from the socket.
6. Put the new bulb in the socket, gently press in on the
bulb and turn
it to the right until it is tight.
7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn
it to the right until it locks.
8. Put the parking/tut-n signal lamp assembly back into
the vehicle and tighten the screws.
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