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3. Pull the housing out from the fender to allow room to
disconnect the electrical connectors.
4. Unlock and pull connector straight from the base of
the headlight halogen bulb.5. Twist connector on turn signal/park light bulb14turn
and remove connector and bulb from housing.
6. Remove housing from vehicle with headlight halogen
bulb in housing.
7. Twist collar on headlight halogen bulb
14turn and
remove headlight bulb from the housing.
8. Replace headlight or turn signal bulb. Do not touch
the headlight halogen bulb.
9. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
10. Tighten the outboard fastener first.
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Tail, Stop, Turn and Backup Lights
1. Remove the two (2) screws that pass through the bed
sheetmetal.2. Pull the housing straight out from the body, with a
quick motion, to separate the housing from the body. If
not pulled straight, locators may be damaged.
3. Push the red lock slide in on the connector and remove
the housing from the vehicle.
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2. Turn socket14turn counterclockwise to access the
bulb.
3. Pull bulb straight out from socket.
4. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.Side Marker Lights (Dual Rear Wheels)
1. Push rearward on the side marker light assembly.
2. Pull the entire assembly from the fender.
3. Turn socket
14turn counterclockwise and remove from
assembly to access the bulb.
4. Pull bulb straight out from socket.
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5. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
Fog Lights
1. Reach under the vehicle, unlock and twist connector
counterclockwise14turn and remove connector and bulb
from housing.2. Pull bulb straight from the connector.
3. Reverse procedure for installation of bulbs and hous-
ing.
402 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Adding Fuel........................285,321
Air Cleaner, Engine (Engine Air Cleaner Filter) . 358,382
Air Conditioner Maintenance............... 362
Air Conditioning Refrigerant.............362,363
Air Conditioning System................ 211,362
Air Conditioning System, Zone Control........ 215
Air Pressure, Tires....................269,277
Airbag..............................45,51
Airbag Light.........................71,166
Airbag On/Off Switch..................... 51
Airbag, Side............................ 54
Alarm..............................29,169
Alignment and Balance................... 277
Alterations/Modifications, Vehicle............. 7
Antifreeze (Engine Coolant)..............370,403
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).............. 256
Anti-Lock Warning Light...............170,258
Anti-Theft System.....................29,169
Appearance Care........................ 385Ashtray............................... 148
Automatic Transmission
Adding Fluid......................... 378
Fluid and Filter Changes................. 379
Fluid Level Check...................... 377
Fluid Type........................379,406
Shift Indicator........................ 169
Shifting............................. 232
Special Additives...................... 379
Axle Fluid.......................298,374,406
Axle Lubrication.....................298,374
Ball Joints............................. 364
Battery............................... 361
Emergency Starting..................... 337
Bearings.............................. 380
Belts, Drive............................ 357
Belts, Seat.............................. 34
Body Mechanism Lubrication............... 366
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B-Pillar Location........................ 264
Brake Fluid............................ 406
Brake System........................255,372
Anti-Lock.........................256,257
Disc Brakes.......................... 372
Hoses.............................. 374
Master Cylinder....................... 372
Parking............................. 254
Warning Light........................ 170
Break-In Recommendations, New Vehicle........ 68
Bulb Replacement....................... 391
Bulbs, Light............................ 390
Cab Top Clearance Lights.................. 398
Calibration, Compass..................... 134
Camper............................... 157
Capacities, Fluid........................ 403
Caps, Filler
Fuel.............................285,286Oil (Engine).......................... 356
Power Steering........................ 363
Car Washes............................ 385
Carbon Monoxide Warning............70,158,288
Cargo Light............................ 119
Cassette Tape and Player Maintenance......... 206
Cassette Tape Player................174,177,180
Catalytic Converter....................291,359
CD Changer......................178,189,195
CD Player..................187,191,193,197,200
Cellular Phone.......................... 83
Center High Mounted Stop Light............ 397
Center Lap Belts......................... 42
Center Seat Storage Compartment............ 150
Certification Label....................... 293
Chart, Tire Sizing........................ 261
Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Light) . 165
Child Restraint.......................... 56
Child Restraint Tether Anchors.............60,64
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Child Seat............................56,62
Cigar Lighter........................... 148
Climate Control......................... 208
Clock................................ 173
Clutch............................... 374
Clutch Linkage Maintenance................ 374
Compact Disc Maintenance................. 207
Compact Disc Player..................180,187
Compact Spare Tire...................... 272
Compass...........................133,134
Compass Calibration..................... 134
Compass Variance....................... 136
Computer, Trip/Travel.................... 130
Console, Overhead....................... 129
Contract, Service........................ 430
Converter, Catalytic...................... 291
Cooling System......................... 368
Coolant Capacity...................... 403
Coolant Level......................... 369Disposal of Used Coolant................ 371
Drain, Flush, and Refill.................. 369
Inspection........................... 368
Radiator Cap......................369,371
Selection of Coolant...............370,403,405
Temperature Gauge..................... 168
Cruise Control (Speed Control).............. 125
Cup Holder............................ 149
Customer Assistance..................... 428
Daytime Running Lights................... 118
Dealer Service.......................... 352
Defroster, Rear Window..............81,214,218
Defroster, Windshield..................210,213
Delay (Intermittent) Wipers................. 121
Differential, Limited-Slip.................. 253
Dipsticks
Automatic Transmission................. 377
Power Steering........................ 363
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Disc Brakes............................ 372
Disposal
Engine Oil........................... 371
Door Ajar............................. 167
Door Locks............................. 15
Door Opener, Garage..................... 137
Drive Belts............................ 357
Drive Shaft Universal Joints................ 365
Dual Rear Wheels.....................281,334
E-85 Fuel............................. 289
Electric Rear Window Defrost..........81,214,218
Electrical Power Outlets................... 147
Electronic Speed Control................... 125
Emergency Brake........................ 254
Emergency, In Case of
Freeing Vehicle When Stuck............... 341
Hazard Warning Flasher................. 320
Jacking............................. 327Jump Starting......................... 337
Tow Hooks.......................... 341
Towing............................. 342
Emission Control System Maintenance......... 408
Emission Related Components.............. 361
Engine............................348,349
Air Cleaner.......................... 358
Break-In Recommendations................ 68
Compartment Identification............348,349
Coolant (Antifreeze).................370,405
Exhaust Gas Caution.................... 288
Flooded, Starting...................... 230
Fuel Requirements..................... 403
Oil ...........................353,403,405
Oil Filler Cap......................... 356
Oil Selection.......................355,403
Oil Synthetic......................... 356
Temperature Gauge..................... 168
Equipment Identification Plate.............. 318
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