2003 GMC SAVANA Owner's Manual

Noise Control System
Tampering with Noise Control
System Prohibited
The following information relates to compliance with
federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than
10,000 lbs (4 536 kg). The Maintenance Schedule
provides information on maintaining the noise control
system to minimize degradation of the noise emission
control system during the life of your vehicle. The noise
control system warranty is given in your warranty booklet.
These standards apply only to vehicles sold in the
United States.
Tampering With Noise Control System
Prohibited
Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing
thereof:
1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person,
other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or
replacement, of any device or element of design
incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of
noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the
ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or2. The use of the vehicle after such device or element
of design has been removed or rendered inoperative
by any person.
Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are
the acts listed below.
Insulation:
•
Removal of the noise shields or any underhood
insulation.
Engine:
•
Removal or rendering engine speed governor
(if equipped) inoperative so as to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer specifications.
Fan and Drive:
•
Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering
clutch inoperative.
•Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped).
Air Intake:
•
Removal of the air cleaner silencer.
•Modification of the air cleaner.
Exhaust:
•
Removal of the muffler and/or resonator.
•Removal of the exhaust pipes and exhaust pipe
clamps.
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Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
For the type of bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-54.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the bulb
package.
Headlamps
1. Remove the two bolts from the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp
assembly. To remove the pins, turn the outer pin
clockwise and pull it straight up. To remove
the inner pin, turn it counterclockwise and pull it
straight up.
3. Lift the inboard side of the headlamp to release the
inboard tab from the radiator support.
4. Lift the outboard side of the headlamp to release
the outboard tab from the radiator support.
5. Lower the headlamp to allow the vertical adjustor to
clear tie bar.
6. Turn the headlamp forward and upward to remove
it from the grille.
7. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and pull it
out of the housing.
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8. Without removing the headlamp assembly itself,
remove the bulb socket from the back of the
headlamp on the driver’s side.
9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to
remove it from the socket.
10. On the passenger’s side, turn the bulb clockwise
one turn. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.11. Install the new bulb into the socket and return it to
the headlamp assembly.
12. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle
and reinstall the two pins.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
1. Use a small tool to unlatch the outboard clip on
this lamp.
2. Pull the lamp forward to completely unlatch the clip.
Move the lamp outboard to loosen the tabs.
3. Remove the lamp from the grille.
4. Squeeze the tab on the side of the bulb assembly
while turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the bulb assembly from the back of the
lens and replace the bulb.
6. Turn the socket clockwise to reinstall it in the lens
assembly.
Taillamps
1. Remove the two inboard nuts on the side assembly.
2. Pull side assembly rearward to clear studs.
3. Rotate side assembly on the outboard side,
releasing the upper clip.
4. Slide assembly slightly upward to release lower clip.
5. Reinstall the clips to the side assembly.
6. Remove the three nuts on the taillamp.
7. Remove the taillamp from the vehicle.
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8. To remove, squeeze the tab on the side of the
sockets while turning them counterclockwise.9. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it.
Install the new bulb.
10. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the lamp.
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Center High Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
It is recommended that this component be replaced as
a unit by your dealer.
1. Remove the two screws.
2. Remove the lamp assembly.
3. Remove the socket and bulb.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Sealed Beam Headlamps H6054
Composite Low-Beam Headlamps 9006GS
Composite High-Beam Headlamps 9005
Front Sidemarker Lamp 194
Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3157KX
Back-up Lamp 3157
Rear Parking, Stop, and Turn Lamp 3157
CHMSL 912
For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear and cracking. See″Wiper Blade
Check”inAt Least Twice a Year on page 6-13for more
information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways.To remove the type with a release clip, do the following:
1. Lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position.
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. The insert has two notches at one end that are
locked by bottom claws of the blade assembly.
At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade
assembly.
4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the notched
end last, into the end with two blade claws.
Then slide the insert all the way through the
blade claws at the opposite end.
5. Make 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 slot.
6. Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm hook.
Pull it up until the pivot locking tab locks in the
hook slot.
7. Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly
into the windshield.
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Tires
Your 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 GMC Warranty booklet for details.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
•Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. See“Loading Your
Vehicle”in the Index.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
•
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.
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