2004 CADILLAC ESCALADE ESV lock

1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can
remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap
when the cooling system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is
no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly
counterclockwise (left) about one full turn. If you
hear a hiss, wait for that to stop. A hiss means there
is still some pressure left.2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and
remove it.
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6. Remove the vertical pin from the headlamp
assembly by turning the end of the pin away from
you until it unsnaps and then pulling it upward.
7. Remove the headlamp assembly by lifting it up and
then pulling it out and away from the front of the
vehicle.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the lower
corner of the headlamp assembly. This will give you
better access to the headlamp assembly.9. Remove the rubber,
circular-shaped bulb
cap of the affected bulb
from the headlamp
assembly.
10. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and
remove it with the old bulb from the headlamp
assembly.
11. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb.
12. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb,
using care not to touch the bulb with your hands,
ngers or anything damp or oily.
13. Place the connector with the new bulb into the
headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it
is tight.
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14. Reinstall the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap onto
the headlamp assembly.
15. Reconnect the electrical connector to the lower
corner of the headlamp assembly.16. Place the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle,
being sure to align the lower locator tab with the
pocket on the vehicle (see arrow). Push the
headlamp assembly straight in and then down into
position.
17. Install the two pins and snap the ends into their
locked position.
18. Reinstall the grille and radiator cover by reversing
the removal procedure described previously.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps
A. Low-Beam
Headlamp (HID)
B. Daytime Running
Lamp
C. Sidemarker LampD. High-Beam
Headlamp
E. Front Turn Signal
Lamp1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described
previously.
2. Remove the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap for
the affected bulb from the headlamp assembly.
3. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp
assembly. (There is no lock for the sidemarker lamp.)
4. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
5. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket.
6. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing and
turn it clockwise until it locks. (There is no lock for
the sidemarker lamp.)
7. Reinstall the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap to the
headlamp assembly.
8. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle
by reversing the previous mentioned steps.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
If your vehicle has this component and it needs
replacement, it is recommended that it be replaced as a
unit by your dealer.
Taillamps
A. Turn Signal-Taillamp
B. Stop-Taillamp
C. Back-up Lamp
D. Sidemarker Lamp1. Use a screwdriver to
remove the two screws
from the lamp
assembly.
2. Remove the lamp assembly.
3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp
housing. (The sidemarker lamp does not have a
release tab.)
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4. Pull the bulb straight
out from the socket.
5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the
taillamp housing and turn the socket clockwise into
the taillamp housing until it clicks. The sidemarker
lamp does not have a release tab and therefore will
not click when it is installed.
6. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the
screws.Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Low-Beam Headlamps (HID) *
High-Beam Headlamps 9005 or 9005 LL
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K
Front Marker Lamp 194
Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3157AK
Stop Lamp/Taillamp 3157K
Side Marker Lamp 194
Rear Turn Lamp 3157K
Back-up Lamp 3157K
* For replacement bulbs not listed here, please
consult your dealer.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning ashers.{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
5. Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear
of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire on
the other side, at the opposite end of the
vehicle.
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The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and
change a tire.
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
A. Tool Kit and Jack
Tools
B. Retaining Bracket
and Wing NutC. Wing Nut Holding
Tire Blocks
D. Wheel Blocks
E. Jack
Escalade (Rear Access Panel)
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