2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO clock

The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged door
on the driver’s side of your vehicle.While refueling, hang the cap by the tether from the
hook on the fuel ller door.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise).
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{CAUTION:
If you spill fuel and then something ignites it,
you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out
on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This
spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and
is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap
slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop.
Then unscrew the cap all the way.
{CAUTION:
If a re starts while you are refueling, do not
remove the nozzle. Shut off the ow of fuel by
shutting off the pump or by notifying the
station attendant. Leave the area immediately.Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overll your
tank and wait a few seconds after you have nished
pumping before you remove the nozzle. Clean fuel from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. SeeCleaning
the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-98. When lling
the tank do not overll by squeezing in much more
fuel after the pump shuts off.
When you put the fuel 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. If the fuel cap is not properly installed,
FUEL CAP will appear on the DIC and the check engine
light will be lit on instrument panel cluster. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 3-32andMalfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 3-24for more information.
Notice:If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not t properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and
may damage your fuel tank and emissions system.
SeeMalfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-24.
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
You can remove the
radiator pressure cap when
the cooling system,
including the upper radiator
hose, is no longer hot.
1. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise
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 cap to remove it.
3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL
®
coolant mixture, up to the base of the ller
neck. SeeEngine Coolant on page 5-25for more
information about the proper coolant mixture.
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3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it
straight out of the headlamp housing.
4. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb.
5. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb. Use
care not to touch the new bulb with your bare hand
or anything damp or oily.
6. Place the connector with the new bulb into the
headlamp housing and turn it clockwise until it
is tight.
Sealed Beam Headlamps
To replace the headlamp capsule, do the following:
1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer.
2. Pull the headlamp capsule toward you and
unplug the electrical connector.
3. Plug the electrical connector into the new
headlamp capsule.
4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall the headlamp.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps
1. Remove the turn signal/parking lamp/daytime
running lamp (DRL) assembly by pressing on the
release clip on the outboard side of the housing and
pulling the outboard end of the lamp toward you.
2. Pull the inboard side of the lamp out from the small
post in the grille.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove
it from the lamp housing.
4. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.5. Insert the new bulb into the bulb socket.
6. Insert the bulb socket into the lamp housing and
turn it clockwise until it is tight.
7. Place the inboard end of the turn signal/parking
lamp/DRL housing over the small post in
the grille.
8. Align the release clip of the lamp assembly with the
square opening in the grille, and push the outboard
side of the lamp assembly in, until the release
clip snaps into place.
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Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
remove it from the housing.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Insert the new bulb into the socket and press it in
until tight.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the housing and turn
until tight.
6. Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
1. Open the tailgate. SeeTailgate on page 2-10.
2. Remove the two rear
lamp assembly screws
near the tailgate
latch and pull out the
lamp assembly.
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A. Stoplamp/Taillamp
B. Turn Signal
C. Back-up Lamp
3. 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 is tight.
6. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten
the screws.
7. Close the tailgate.Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)912
Headlamps, Composite
Low-Beam
High-Beam9006
9005
Headlamps, Sealed-Beam H6054
Park/ Front Turn Signal/Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL)3757A
Parking Lamps (Inboard) 3157A
Stoplamps, Rear Turn Signals,
Taillamps, and Back-Up Lamps3057
For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The tools you will need are
under the passenger’s
seat. For crew cab models,
the jack and wheel
blocks are under the
driver’s side rear seat.For regular and extended cab vehicles the jack and
wheel blocks are located under the cover at the center
of the vehicle behind the front seats.
1. The vehicle will have
a cover if it is an
extended or
regular cab.
2. Move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the
cover counterclockwise to remove it. For crew cab
models, reach under the rear seat to access the jack
and wheel blocks. To reinstall the jack and wheel
block assembly in the mounting bracket, insert the
tabs into the jack base by pushing the blocks up into
the assembly. The outer hole in the jack base aligns
with the tab on the bracket. When reinstalling, make
sure the jack is secure, but do not overtighten the
jack in the bracket. Crew Cab
Regular and
Extended Cab
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