2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO clock

A. Stoplamp
B. Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
D. Side Marker Lamp4. Press the release tab,
if equipped, and turn
the bulb socket
counterclockwise to
remove it from
the taillamp housing.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp housing.
7. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly.
8. Close the tailgate.
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The equipment you'll need is behind the passenger's
seat. For Extended and Crew Cabžmodels, the
equipment is under the passenger's side second
row seat.1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn
the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to
remove it. For Crew Cab
žmodels, pull up
the second row seat with the loop at the base of
the seat cushion to access the tools.
2. To release the bottle jack from its holder, turn the
knob on the bottle jack counterclockwise to lower
the jack head.
3. The wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer can
be removed by turning the wing nut
counterclockwise.
4. There is also a wing nut used to retain the storage
bag and tools. To remove it, turn the wing nut
counterclockwise.
Short Short Box Crew Cab
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3. Insert the hoist end
(open end) (F) of the
extension through
the hole (G) in the rear
bumper.
Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to
the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the
extension is used to lower the spare tire.
4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to
lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to
turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be
pulled out from under the vehicle.
If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the
secondary latch is engaged causing the tire
not to lower. See ªSecondary Latch Systemº later in
this section.5. The wheel wrench has
a hook that allows you
to pull the hoist
cable towards you to
assist in reaching
the spare tire.
6. When the tire has been
lowered, tilt the
retainer (D) at the end
of the cable so it
can be pulled up
through the wheel
opening.
7. Put the spare tire near the ¯at tire.
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2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen
the wheel nuts. Don't remove the wheel nuts yet.
Notice:If your vehicle is equipped with
QUADRASTEERŸ avoid contact with tie rods and
tie rod boots when jacking the vehicle.A. Front Location (2-Wheel Drive 1500 Series)
B. Front Location (All Other Series)
C. Rear Location (All Series)
3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. If the
¯at tire is on the front of the vehicle (Two-Wheel
Drive 1500 Series vehicles), position the jack under
the bracket attached to the vehicle's frame,
behind the ¯at tire. If the ¯at tire is on the front of
the vehicle (all other models), position the jack
on the frame behind the ¯at tire.
If the ¯at tire is on the rear, position the jack under
the rear axle between the spring anchor and the
shock absorber bracket.
Jacking Locations
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4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the
rear axle is resting securely between the grooves
that are on the jack head. Turn the wheel
wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to ®t under the wheel well. Front Position All Other Models
Rear Position
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8. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. Front Position 2WD 1500 Series
Rear Position
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9. Tighten the nuts ®rmly in a crisscross sequence
as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque speci®cation. See ªCapacities
and Speci®cationsº in the Index for wheel nut
torque speci®cation.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead
to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque speci®cation. See ªCapacities and
Speci®cationsº in the index for the wheel nut torque
speci®cation.
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2. Tilt the retainer (D)
downward and through
the wheel opening.
Make sure the retainer
is fully seated across
the underside of
the wheel.
3. Attach the wheel wrench (H) and extensions (I)
together.4. Insert the hoist end (F)
through the hole (G) in
the rear bumper
and into the hoist
shaft.
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the
retainer is seated in the wheel opening.
6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the
vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise
until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You
cannot overtighten the cable.
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