2001 GMC SIERRA lock

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CAUTION:
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 ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.

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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.
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.

6-44 Headlamps
1. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp
assembly. To remove the pins, turn the outer pin
outward and pull it straight up. To remove the inner
pin, turn it inward and pull it straight up.
A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High
-Beam Headlamp
2. Pull the headlamp lens assembly out.
3. Unplug the electrical connector.
4. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it
from the headlamp lens assembly.
5. Put the new bulb into the lens assembly and turn it
clockwise until it is tight. Use care not to touch the
bulb with your fingers or hands.
6. Plug in the electrical connector.
7. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the
vehicle. Install and tighten the two pins.

6-45 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Retainer Clip
C. Front Turn Signal Lamp
D. Daytime Running Lamp1. Remove the headlamp lens assembly as
mentioned previously.
2. Press the retainer clip, located behind the turn
signal housing, towards the outside of the vehicle.
3. Pull the turn signal housing out from the vehicle.
4. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal
lens housing.
5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
6. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket. Use care
not to touch the bulb with your fingers or hands.
7. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing
and turn it clockwise until it locks.
8. Put the turn signal housing back onto the vehicle
placing the hook and posts on the inner side into the
alignment holes first and then the outer side into the
retainer bracket until you hear a click.
9. Put the headlamp lens assembly back into the vehicle.

6-46 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
and Cargo Lamp
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly.A. Cargo Lamps
B. Center High
-Mounted Stoplamps
2. Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from
the housing by pressing the release tabs.
3. A CHMSL bulb is removed by pulling the bulb
straight out from the holder back plate. A cargo bulb
is removed by turning the socket counterclockwise
and pulling the bulb straight out.

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4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb into
the socket and press it in until it is tight.
5. If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp
bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight
before turning the socket counterclockwise.
6. Put the bulb holder back plate into the lamp housing.
7. Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws.
Roof Marker Lamps
1. Remove the two screws
and lift off the lens.
The center roof marker
lamps has six screws
to remove.

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2. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it
from the socket.
3. Put a new bulb into the
socket and turn clockwise
until it locks in place.
4. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws.

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3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it from the
taillamp housing.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
5. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks.
6. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten
the screws.
7. Close the tailgate.
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
A. Turn Signal Lamp
B. Stoplamp
C. Back
-up Lamp
1. Using your hands, peel the rubber seal away from
the lens.
2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly.
3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
4. Put a new bulb into the socket and press it in until
it is tight.
5. Reinstall the lens and the lens seal.