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2004 Chevrolet SSRFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Section 446 (Lighting Systems (Introduction))
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- Specifications
- Schematic and Routing Diagrams
- Component Locator
- Repair Instructions
- Stop Lamp Switch Replacement
- Headlamp Switch Replacement
- Headlamp Leveling Switch Replacement
- Lamp Switch Assembly Replacement - Front Fog Lamp and Cargo Lamp
- Fog Lamp Switch Replacement - Rear
- Ambient Light Sensor Replacement
- Courtesy Lamp Replacement - Exterior
- Courtesy Lamp/Reflector Replacement - Door
- Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Switch Replacement
- Vanity Mirror Lamp Replacement
- Dome Lamp Replacement
- Underhood Lamp Replacement
- HID Headlamp Ballast Replacement
- Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Except Avalanche)
- Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Avalanche)
- Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Cadillac)
- Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (HID)
- Headlamp Aiming (Cadillac)
- Headlamp Aiming (Except Cadillac)
- Fog Lamp Replacement - Front
- Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement - Front (Old Style)
- Fog Lamp Replacement - Rear
- Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement - Rear
- Daytime Running and Fog Lamp Assembly Replacement (Avalanche)
- Fog Lamp Aiming Procedure
- Marker Lamp Replacement - Front Side
- Marker Lamp Replacement - Rear Side
- Park/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Except Avalanche)
- Park/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement (Avalanche)
- High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement (Utility)
- High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement (Cadillac)
- High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement (Escalade EXT)
- High Mounted Stop Lamp Replacement (Avalanche)
- License Lamp Replacement (W/ Step Bumper)
- Tail/Turn Signal Lamp Replacement
- Description and Operation
- Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
- Exterior Lamps
- Headlamps
- High Beams
- Low Beams - Except Escalade with High Intensity Discharge (HID)
- Low Beams - Escalade w/HID
- Low Voltage Operation of HID Headlamps
- Electrical System Requirements with HID
- Run Up Of The HID Lamp
- When To Change The HID Bulb
- Light Color (w/HID)
- Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
- Fog Lamps
- Park, Tail and Marker Lamps
- Exterior Courtesy Lamps
- Turn Signal/Hazard Lamps
- Stop Lamps
- Backup Lamps
- Cargo Lamps
- Clearance Lamps
- Roof Beacon Lamp
- Interior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
- Exterior Lighting Systems Description and Operation
- Special Tools and Equipment
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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