clock PONTIAC GTO 2004 User Guide

After replacing the bulbs, remember to reinstall the
radiator cover and the four screws.
1. Open the hood. Access the bulbs by following the
previous instructions.
2. Turn the dust caps
counterclockwise and
remove from the rear of
the headlamp
assembly to gain
access to the bulb.
3. Remove the wiring harness connector by squeezing
the two tabs on the connector and pulling the
connector down.4. Remove the old bulb
by twisting the bulb
counterclockwise.
5. Carefully without touching it, install the new bulb by
reversing Steps 1 through 4.
6. Check the light operation.
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Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
1. Open the hood. To access the bulbs, see
Headlamps on page 5-47.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the
headlamp assembly.
3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove.
4. Lightly press the bulb and twist counterclockwise
out of the holder.
5. Insert the new bulb and install the bulb holder.
The bulb should be colored orange.
6. Connect the wiring harness connector.
7. SeeHeadlamps on page 5-47to replace bulb
assembly.
8. Check light operation.
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-Up Lamps
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the two screws that attach the taillamp
assembly to the vehicle.
3. Pull the assembly sideways out from the panel so
that the locating pegs on the side of the lamp
assembly snap free from the clips.
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4. While holding the assembly, turn the appropriate
bulb holder counterclockwise to release it from the
housing.
5. Remove the bulb from the holder by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise. The turn signal
bulb must have amber colored glass.
6. Install the new bulb into the bulb holder by pushing
it into the holder and turning it clockwise.
7. Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder and install
the bulb holder into the lamp housing, ensuring that
the holder locks securely into place.
8. Ensure that the lamp assembly clips are seated
correctly. Fit the housing to the body, ensuring
that the locating pegs snap into the clips and install
and tighten the attaching nuts to the correct
torque.
9. Check the light operation.Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp 1156
Front Sidemarker Lamp 168
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamp1157NA
Headlamps
High-Beam
Low-BeamH9
H11
Rear Turn Signal 1156NA
Stop/Taillamp 1157
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. SeeOwner Checks
and Services on page 6-9for more information.
To replace the wiper blade assembly:
1. Lift the wiper up from the windshield and set into
the vertically-locked position.
2. Press the tab that holds the wiper blade to the arm.
3. Slide the blade down and off the arm.
4. Slide in the new blade and snap into place.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk. The temporary
spare wheel is stored in a compartment under the
trunk floor.
1. Open the trunk and remove the spare wheel cover.
The spare wheel cover has a vehicle jacking label
on it showing the instructions that should be
followed.
2. Turn the wing nut on the spare tire counterclockwise
and remove it. Then lift the spare tire out of the
vehicle. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-77later
in this section for more information about the
compact spare.3. Remove the jack, wheel wrench, and nut cap
removal tool from storage. Your vehicle’s jack,
wheel wrench, and nut cap removal tool are stored
in a container in the floor, under the spare tire.
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{CAUTION:
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.
{CAUTION:
Raising your 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 t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.4. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the compact
spare tire to fit underneath the wheel well.
The jack handle must be unfolded to a right angle
before it is used.
5. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
6. Remove the flat tire.
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10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
11. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specication. See “Capacities
and Specications” in the Index for wheel nut
torque specication.
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 specication. See “Capacities and
Specications” in the index for the wheel nut torque
specication.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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