2012 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN clock

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-35
2. Remove the two screws from thetaillamp assembly.
3. Pull the taillamp assembly rearward disengaging the two
outer pins on the taillamp
assembly from the vehicle. 4. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise to remove it
from the taillamp assembly.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket.
6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and install the socket into
the taillamp assembly by turning
it clockwise.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly. When reinstalling, make sure to
line up the pins on the taillamp
assembly with the vehicle.
If this is not done, the taillamp
assembly will not be able to be
installed correctly.
License Plate Lamp
1. Remove the two screws holdingeach of the license plate lamps
to the molding that is part of the
liftgate.
2. Twist and pull the license plate lamp assembly forward through
the molding opening.
3. Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it
counterclockwise.

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-67
Regular Wheelbase Shown,
Extended Wheelbase Similar
1. Remove the tray to access the tools by pulling up on the finger
depression under the jack
symbol.A. Jack Knob
B. Wing Nut Retaining theTool Bag
C. Wing Nut Retaining the Wheel Blocks
2. Turn the wing nut retaining the tool bag (B) counterclockwise to
remove it.
3. Turn the jack knob (A) counterclockwise to release the
jack and wheel blocks from the
bracket. 4. Turn the wing nut retaining
the wheel blocks (C)
counterclockwise to remove the
wheel blocks and the wheel
block retainer.
Use the following tools:
A. Jack
B. Wheel Blocks
C. Jack Handle
D. Jack Handle Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012
10-68 Vehicle Care
To access the spare tire, refer to the
following graphics and instructions:
A. Hoist Assembly
B. Hoist Shaft
C. Hoist Shaft Access Cover/Hole
D. Jack Handle Extensions
E. Wheel Wrench
F. Hoist Cable
G. Tire/Wheel Retainer
H. Spare Tire (Valve StemPointed Down)
I. Hoist Shaft Access Hole J. Hoist End of Extension Tool
K. Spare Tire Lock
1. Open the hoist shaft access
door (C) on the bumper to
access the spare tire lock (K).
2. To remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key, turn it
clockwise and then pull it
straight out.
3. Assemble the two jack handleextensions (D) and wheel
wrench (E), as shown.
4. Insert the open end of theextension (J) through the hole in
the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft
access hole).
Be sure the hoist end (J) of the
extension connects to the hoist
shaft. The ribbed square end of
the extension is used to lower
the spare tire.
5. Turn the wheel wrench 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.

Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012
10-70 Vehicle Care
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Do a safety check beforeproceeding. See If a Tire Goes
Flat on page 10‑65 for more
information.
2. If the vehicle has a center cap that covers the wheel fasteners,
place the chisel end of the wheel
wrench in the slot on the wheel
and gently pry the cap out. If the wheel has a bolt-on hub
cap, loosen the plastic nut caps
by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. The plastic
nut caps will be retained in the
hub cap after it is removed from
the wheel.3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen
all the wheel nuts. Turn the
wheel wrench counterclockwise
to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not
remove the wheel nuts yet.
Jacking Locations (Overall View)
A. Front Position
B. Rear Position
4. Position the jack under the vehicle, as shown.

Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-71
Front Position–2500 Models
Front Position –1500 Models Front Tire Flat:
If the flat tire is
on a front tire of the vehicle, use
the jack handle and only one
jack handle extension. Attach
the wheel wrench to the jack
handle extension. Attach the
jack handle to the jack (A).
Position the jack on the frame
behind the flat 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 Position –All Other Models

Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012
10-72 Vehicle Care
Rear Position–1500 Models
Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is
on a rear tire of the vehicle, use
the jack handle (B) and both jack
handle extensions (C). Attach
the wheel wrench (D) to the jack
handle extensions (C). Attach
the jack handle (B) to the
jack (A). Use the jacking pad
provided on the rear axle. Turn
the wheel wrench (D) 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.
{WARNING
Getting under a vehicle when it is
jacked up is dangerous. If the
vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed.
Never get under a vehicle when it
is supported only by a jack.
{WARNING
Raising the vehicle with the
jack improperly positioned can
damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help
avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location
before raising the vehicle.5. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
6. Take off the flat tire.

Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-73
7. Remove any rust or dirt from thewheel bolts, mounting surfaces,
and spare wheel.
{WARNING
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the
parts to which it is fastened, can
make wheel nuts become loose
after time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When
changing a wheel, remove any
rust or dirt from places where the
wheel attaches to the vehicle. In
an emergency, a cloth or a paper
towel can be used; however, use
a scraper or wire brush later to
remove all rust or dirt. 8. Put the wheel nuts back on with
the rounded end of the nuts
toward the wheel after mounting
the spare tire.
{WARNING
Never use oil or grease on bolts
or nuts because the nuts might
come loose. The vehicle's wheel
could fall off, causing a crash.
9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to
tighten the nuts until the wheel is
held against the hub.
10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the vehicle. Lower the jack
completely.

Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual - 2012
10-74 Vehicle Care
11. Tighten the nuts firmly in acrisscross sequence as shown
by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise.
{WARNING
Wheel nuts that are improperly or
incorrectly tightened can cause
the wheels to become loose or
come off. The wheel nuts should
be tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specification
after replacing. Follow the torque
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
specification supplied by the
aftermarket manufacturer when
using accessory locking wheel
nuts. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 12‑2 for
original equipment wheel nut
torque specifications.
Notice: Improperly tightened
wheel nuts can lead to brake
pulsation and rotor damage. To
avoid expensive brake repairs,
evenly tighten the wheel nuts in
the proper sequence and to the
proper torque specification. See
Capacities and Specifications on
page 12‑2 for the wheel nut
torque specification. When reinstalling the regular wheel
and tire, also reinstall either the
center cap or the bolt-on hub cap,
depending on which one the
vehicle has.
.For center caps, line up the tab
on the center cap with the slot in
the wheel. The cap only goes in
one way. Place the cap on the
wheel and press until it snaps
into place.
.For bolt-on hub caps, line up the
plastic nut caps with the wheel
nuts and tighten clockwise by
hand to get them started. Then
tighten with the wheel wrench
until snug.