1998 CHEVROLET BLAZER Owners Manual

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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the black retainer clips by lifting up.
3. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out.
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb assembly to the left to remove it.
6. Put the new bulb assembly into the headlamp
assembly and turn
it to the right until it is tight.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle. Install the two retaining clips,
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1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under
“One-Piece Composite Headlamp System” earlier in
this section.
2. Twist the bulb
socket to remove
it
from the
headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from
the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps
into place.
it to the right until it is tight.
5. Put the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and twist
6. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle.
Install the two retaining clips.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ttvo-Piece Front Tbrn Signal Lamp Assembly
1. Remove the headlamp assembly as shown under
“Two-Piece Composite Headlamp System” earlier in
this section.
2. Locate the locking
tabs on the
assembly. Squeeze
the tabs together
and push that end
of the assembly out
while holding the
tabs. The assembly
will swing out.
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3. Unplug the electrical connector. 6.
7.
Turn the harness bulb socket to the left to remove it.
Push the new bulb into the socket until it snaps
into place.
Put the new bulb into the headlamp lens assembly
and turn it to the right until it is tight.
To replace the assembly, snap the outboard end of
the lamp assembly back into the vehicle. Then swing
the assembly
in and snap it into place.
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I. Open the endgate.
2. Remove the two screws
from the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle.
4. Turn the socket to the left to remove it. Push the tab
in while you turn the socket to the left.
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 to the right until
it locks into place.
8. Install the lamp assembly and screws.
9. Close the endgate.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
See “Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts” in the
Index for the proper type
of replacement blade.
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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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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). The plastic caps (C)
will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
B w C
A. Claw in Notch
B. Correct Installation
C. Incorrect Installation
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.
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.
lour 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
GM Warranty booklet for details.
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Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
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Overloading your tires can cause overheating
as a result of too much friction.
You could
have an airout 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 CertificatiodTire 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
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued)
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If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
Rough ride
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.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10
000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice
unusual wear, 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 “Wheel Replacement” later in this section for
more information.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services’’ in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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