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Before you go off-roading, Loading your vehicle for off-road driving – GMC 2001 Sierra User Manual

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To replace the lower air dam, do the following:

1. Line up each push

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pin

with its intended retainer
and push the washer
portion of the push

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pin

towards the retainer until
it locks into place.

2. Push the flat end of the

push

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pin towards the

retainer until it locks
into place, making sure
each is secure.

Before You Go Off-Roading

There are some things to do before you go out.
For example, be sure to have all necessary
maintenance and service work done. Check to make
sure all underbody shields (if so equipped) are properly
attached. Be sure you read all the information about
your four

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wheel

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drive vehicle in this manual. Is there

enough fuel? Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the
fluid levels up where they should be? What are the local
laws that apply to off

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roading where you’ll be driving?

If you don’t know, you should check with law
enforcement people in the area. Will you be on
someone’s private land? If so, be sure to get the
necessary permission.

Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving

There are some important things to remember about
how to load your vehicle.
D The heaviest things should be on the load floor and

forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far
forward as you can.

D Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on

the off

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road terrain doesn’t toss things around.