1997 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

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Sealed Beam Lamps
1. Remove the screws from
the headlamp retainer.
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2. Pull the headlamp out
and remove the retainer.
3. Unplug and remove the headlamp.
4. Plug in the new headlamp and put it in place.
5. Put the retainer on the headlamp and install and
tighten the screws.
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1. Open the hood.
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2. Remove the black
protective caps from
the
removal pins at the top
of the radiator support.
Use a hex socket to
unscrew the pins.
3. Pull the headlamp lens
assembly
out. (Some
side-by-side bulbs.)
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4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise
to
remove it.
6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly
and turn
it clockwise until it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle.
Install and tighten the screws.

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If you have fog lamps. the fog lamp bracket must be
removed before
you can replace the front turn
signal lamps.
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2. Turn the socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
3. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
5. Put the socket back into the turn signal lamp
assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks
into place.
Front Sidemarker Lamps
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I. Reach under the bumper and behind the turn sipal
lamp assembly. 6.
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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
of a
turn clockwise.
Install the sidemarker lens
to the radiator grille.
Insert the tabs
into the locators.
Install
and tighten the screws.
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1. Open the endgate.
2. Remove the two screws
from the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.
4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. Push
the tab in while
you turn the socket
counterclockwise.
5. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.
6. Push the new bulb straight into the socket until
it clicks.
7. Put the socket into the lamp assembly and turn the
socket clockwise until it locks into place.
8. Install the lamp assembly and screws.
9. Close the endgate.
Underhood Lamp
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the
underhood lamp assembly.
Remove the screws.
Disconnect the ground wire.
Remove the lamp assembly from the hood.
Install the
new bulb.
Replace the assembly. Install and tighten the screws.
Connect
the ground wire.
Connect the electrical connector
to the
lamp assembly.

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1. Use a coin or small screwdriver to unscrew the
center of the overhead console lamp lens while
pressing in
on the lamp assembly.
2. Remove the lamp assembly from the console.
3. Remove the bulb assembly from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the base.
5. Put a new bulb into the bulb base.
6. Install the bulb assembly into the lamp assembly.
7. Place the lamp assembly into the console, turning it
to latch it in place.
8. Install the lens.
Vanity Mirror Lamps
1. Insert the blade of a small screwdriver into the center
slot
at the bottom of the lens.
2. Gently pry the screwdriver down in order to lift out
the lens.
3. Pry out the bulb.
4. Press the new bulb into place.
5. Slide the side tabs of the lens under the side of the
vanity assembly frame.
6. Rotate the lens downward.
7. Snap the lens into the frame.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
See "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the
Index for the proper type
of replacement blade.
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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.
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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.
3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The
insert has two notches
at one end that are locked by
the bottom claws
of the blade assembly. At the
notched end, pull the insert from
the blade assembly.
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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). The plastic caps (C)
will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted.
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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Put the hlxit. a~st.mbly pivot in the wiper arm hook.
Pull up until fhc pi\.ot locking tab locks in the
hook slot.
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onto the \vindshiclci.
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
See “Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement’‘ in this
section
for instructions on how to change the backglass
wiper blade. The backglass wiper blade will
not lock in
a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade, so
care should be used when pulling it away from
the vehicle.
Tires
Your new ve.hicle 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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Overloading your tires can cause
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.
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.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The CertificationRire label, which is on the driver’s
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 than
1 mile (1.6 km).
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:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
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