2001 CHEVROLET C3500 HD lock

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Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:
1. The red transmission dipstick handle is located at the
rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger's
side. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in the
Index for more information on location. Flip the
handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe
it with a clean rag or paper towel.2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area,
below the cross
-hatched 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.

6-20 How to Add Fluid
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what
kind of transmission fluid to use. See ªRecommended
Fluids and Lubricantsº in the Index.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid
while it is 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 one pint (0.5 L). Don't overfill.
NOTICE:
We recommend you use only fluid labeled
DEXRON-III, because fluid with that label is
made especially for your automatic transmission.
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON
-III
is not covered by your new vehicle warranty.

After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as
described under ªHow to Check.º

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.
Manual Transmission Fluid
When to Check
A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is
changed. However, the fluid in your manual transmission
doesn't require changing.
How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you
may choose to have this done at your GM dealership
service department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the
instructions here, or you could get a false reading.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transmission. Too much can mean that some of
the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine
parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check
your transmission fluid.

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Composite Headlamps
1. Remove the two hex head pins at the
locations shown.
2. Pull out the headlamp lens assembly.
3. Unplug the electrical connector.
4. Turn the bulb
counterclockwise
and remove it.
5. Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it
clockwise 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 hex head pins.

6-36 Front Turn Signal Lamps
(Sealed-Beam Headlamps)
1. Remove the two screws
at the inside edge of
the parking/turn 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 into the socket, gently press in on
the bulb and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
7. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn
it clockwise until it locks.
8. Put the parking/turn signal lamp assembly back into
the vehicle and tighten the screws.

6-37 Front Turn Signal Lamps
(Composite Headlamps)
1. Remove the two screws
and take out the
parking/turn signal
lamp assembly.
2. Squeeze the tab on the side of the lamp socket while
turning the socket counterclockwise.
3. Pull the socket out of the
lamp assembly.
4. Push in gently on the bulb, turn it counterclockwise
and remove it from the socket.
5. Put the new bulb into the socket, gently press in on
the bulb and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
6. Put the socket back into the lamp assembly and turn
it clockwise until it locks.
7. Put the parking/turn signal lamp assembly back into
the vehicle and tighten the four screws.

6-38 Front Sidemarker Lamps
(Composite Headlamps)
1. Remove the two screws
and pull out the
parking/turn signal
lamp assembly.
2. Reach through the opening and turn the sidemarker
bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
3. Pull the bulb straight out
of the socket.
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until it
is tight.
5. Put the socket back into the sidemarker assembly
and turn it clockwise to tighten it.
6. Reinstall the parking/turn signal lamp assembly and
tighten the screws.

6-39 Roof Marker Lamps
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lens.
2. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
3. Put a new bulb into the socket and push it in until
it is tight.
4. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws.
Taillamps
1. Using your hands, peel the rubber seal away from
the lens.
2. Lift the lens off the
lamp assembly.3. Slide the socket out of the lamp assembly.
4. Push in gently on
the bulb, turn it
counterclockwise
and remove it from
the socket.
5. Put in a new bulb and, pushing in gently, turn it
clockwise until it is tight.
6. Put the socket back in the lamp assembly and
reinstall the lens and lens seal.

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The fuse block access door
is on the driver's side edge
of the instrument panel.
Pull off the cover to
access the fuse block.
You can remove fuses with a fuse extractor which is
mounted to the fuse block access door. To remove fuses
if you don't have a fuse extractor, hold the end of the
fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull
straight out.
You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block
access door. These can be used to replace a bad fuse.
However, make sure it is of the correct amperage.
Fuse/Circuit
BreakerUsage
1 Stop/TCC Switch, Buzzer, CHMSL,
Hazard Lamps, Stoplamps
2 Not Used
3 Courtesy Lamps, Cargo Lamp,
Glove Box Lamp, Dome/Reading
Lamps, Vanity Mirrors