2002 CHEVROLET SILVERADO hood release

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Dome Lamp Button
B. Exterior Lamp Controls
C. Air Outlets
D. Automatic Transfer Case (If Equipped) Electronic
Transfer Case (If Equipped)/Traction Assist
System (TAS) (If Equipped)
E. Multifunction Lever
F. Instrument Panel Cluster
G. Gearshift Lever (Automatic Transmission)
H. Tow/Haul Selector Button
I. Audio System
J. Comfort Control System
K. Instrument Panel Fuse BlockL. Hood Release
M. Center Instrument Panel Utility Block
N. Tilt Wheel Lever (If Equipped)
O. Parking Brake Release
P. Lighter and Accessory Power Outlets
Q. Rear Window Defogger Switch (If Equipped)
R. Storage Area or Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
S. Ashtray
T. Manual Selectable Ride Control (If Equipped)
U. 4WS Switch (If Equipped)
V. Passenger Air Bag Off Switch
W. Glove Box

6-9 Hood Release
To open the hood do the following:
1. Pull the handle located
inside the vehicle to
the lower left of the
steering wheel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the
secondary hood release, located near the center of
the grille.
3. Lift the hood.
Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on
properly. Pull down the hood and close it firmly.

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Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index.
Manual Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
ªManual Transmission Fluidº in the Index. Check for
leaks. A fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. Have
the system inspected and repaired if needed.
Automatic Transmission Check
Check the transmission fluid level; add if needed. See
ªAutomatic Transmission Fluidº in the Index. A fluid
loss may indicate a problem. Check the system and
repair if needed.Hydraulic Clutch System Check
Check the fluid level in the clutch reservoir. See
ªHydraulic Clutch Fluidº in the Index. A fluid loss in
this system could indicate a problem. Have the system
inspected and repaired at once.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges, hood latch assembly,
secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl,
tailgate hinge, tailgate linkage, tailgate handle pivot
points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks and folding
seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More
frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to
a corrosive environment.

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USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Automatic
Transfer CaseAUTO-TRAK II Fluid
(GM Part No. 12378508).
Front Axle
Propshaft Spline
or One
-Piece
Propshaft Spline
(Two
-Wheel
Drive with
Auto. Trans.)
Spline Lubricant,
Special Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12345879) or
lubricant meeting requirements
of GM 9985830.
Rear Driveline
Center SplineChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. 12377985 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release PawlLubriplate
Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC
-LB.
USAGEFLUID/LUBRICANT
Hood HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Body Door
Hinge Pins,
Tailgate Hinge
and Linkage,
Folding Seat and
Fuel Door HingeMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Tailgate Handle
Pivot Points,
Hinges, Latch
Bolt and LinkageMulti-Purpose Lubricant,
Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
SqueaksSynthetic Grease with
Teflon, Superlube
(GM Part
No. 12371287 or equivalent).