2005 GMC YUKON clock

Headlamps
To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp
assembly. To remove them, turn the outer pin
outward and pull it straight up. To remove the inner
pin, turn it inward and pull it straight up.A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. High-Beam Headlamp
3. Pull the headlamp assembly out.
4. Unplug the electrical connector.
5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from
the headlamp assembly.
6. Put the new bulb into the headlamp assembly and
turn it clockwise until it is tight. Use care not to
touch the bulb with your ngers or hands.
7. Plug in the electrical connector.
8. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle.
9. Install and turn the two pins into the locking feature.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Retainer ClipC. Front Turn Signal Lamp
D. Daytime Running
Lamp (DRL)
To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker or DRL bulb,
do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Remove the headlamp assembly as described
previously. SeeHeadlamps on page 5-50for
more information.3. Press the retainer clip (B), located behind the turn
signal assembly, towards the outside of the vehicle.
4. Pull the turn signal assembly out of the vehicle.
5. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal
assembly.
6. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
7. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket.
8. Insert the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly
and turn it clockwise until it locks.
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2. Remove the six screws on the center roof marker
lamps.
3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it
from the socket.4. Put a new bulb into
the socket and turn
clockwise until it
locks in place.
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To replace a taillamp bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the
two screws from the
taillamp assembly.
2. Remove the taillamp assembly.
3. Press the release tab and 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, insert the socket
into the taillamp housing and turn the socket
clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks.
6. Reinstall the taillamp assembly.
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For Yukon, the equipment is located behind the left trim
panel in the rear of the vehicle. Unlatch the release
lever to open the trim panel door. Skip the rst step and
follow the last three.
For Yukon XL, the equipment you’ll need is under the
storage tray in the left trim panel.
1. Remove the tray to access the tools.
2. Remove the wing nut used to retain the tool kit by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Release the jack from its holder by turning the knob
on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head.
4. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block
retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise.
You’ll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel
wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire.
A. Spare Tire (Valve
Stem Pointed Down)
B. Hoist Assembly
C. Hoist Cable
D. Tire Retainer
E. Hoist Shaft
F. Hoist End of
Extension ToolG. Hoist Shaft
Access Hole
H. Wheel Wrench
I. Jack Handle
Extensions
J. Hoist Lock
(If Equipped)
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1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and
use the ignition key to remove the lock if your
vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (J).
2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack
handle extensions (I) as shown.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. SeeSecondary Latch System on
page 5-87.
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1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of
the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and
gently prying the cap out.
If the wheel has bolt-on wheel covers, loosen the
plastic nut caps by turning the wheel wrench
in a counterclockwise direction. If needed, nish
loosening them by hand. The nut caps will not come
off. Using the at end of the wheel wrench, pry
along the edge of the cover until it comes off.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 has QUADRASTEER™ and
you use a jack to raise the vehicle without
positioning it correctly, you could damage the
QUADRASTEER™ system. When raising your
vehicle on a jack, avoid contact with tie rods and
tie rod boots.
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3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown.
Front Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a front tire of
the vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C)
and only one jack handle extension (D). Attach
the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension.
Attach the jack handle to the jack. Position the jack
on the frame behind the at tire where the frame
sections overlap. 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 clear the ground.Rear Tire Flat:If the at tire is on a rear tire of the
vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C)
and both jack handle extensions (D). Attach the
wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions. Attach
the jack handle to the jack. Use the jacking pad
provided on the rear axle. 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 clear the ground. Front Position
Rear Position –
1500 SeriesRear Position –
2500 Series
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