SATURN VUE 2005 Owners Manual

7. Remove the fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 8. Insert a at blade tool through the opening in the
top. Make sure the tool ts through the opening in
the headlamp bracket lower arm.
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9. Push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle
with the tool to lift the headlamp bracket lower arm.
10. Lift up the assembly.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb
assembly.
12. Rotate the bulb assembly counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
13. Replace the old bulb with a new one.
14. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp and
sidemarker assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb, do
the following:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 9 underHeadlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-48to access the
front turn signal or parking lamp.
2. Rotate the bulb to be replaced counterclockwise to
remove it from the headlamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket assembly.
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4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket assembly.
5. Insert the bulb assembly into the headlamp housing.
6. Rotate the bulb assembly clockwise until seated.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assemblies.
Fog Lamps
To replace a fog lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Reach through opening in lower front fascia to gain
access to the fog lamp bulb electrical connector.
2. Disconnect bulb electrical connector by lifting the
locking tab and pull it rearward to remove the
connector.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it.
4. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
To replace a CHMSL bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the center high-mounted stoplamp
(CHMSL) fasteners.
2. Pull the CHMSL out of the liftgate.
3. Disconnect the rear washer hose from the rear
washer nozzle.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
CHMSL assembly.
5. Depress the tabs on the CHMSL lens to separate
the CHMSL bulb from the CHMSL lens.
6. Pull the CHMSL bulb out of the assembly.7. Replace the old bulb with a new one.
8. Align the tabs on the CHMSL lens with the CHMSL
bulb assembly, and push to install.
9. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the CHMSL
assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the taillamp fasteners from the body of the
vehicle.
2. Slide the taillamp
housing rearward and
away from the body
of the vehicle.
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3. Disconnect the taillamp housing electrical connector
and remove the taillamp housing.
4. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise to disconnect it from the taillamp
housing.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
6. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamps 315609442003
CHMSL W5W12092811
Fog Lamps 880C12450143
Front Sidemarker Lamps 16809425542
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps 3457A1999370
Headlamps
High-Beam9005
H6309441732
Low-Beam9006
HB409441733
Rear Turn Signal Lamps 305709441839
Stoplamps and Taillamps 305709441839
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
retailer.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade
Check” underOwner Checks and Services on page 6-11
for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-16.
Here’s how to replace the windshield wiper blades:
1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the
outer positions of the wipe pattern. The blades
are more accessible for removal/replacement while
in this position.
3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.4. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting
point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the
blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it
from the wiper arm.
5. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper
arm until you hear the release clip click into place.
6. Push the release clip, from Step 4, down to secure
the wiper blade into place.
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To replace the backglass mounted wiper blade, do the
following:
1. Turn the rear wiper off.
2. Pull the wiper away from the backglass.
3. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting
point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the
blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it
from the wiper arm.
4. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper
arm until you hear the release clip click into place.
5. Push the release clip, from Step 3, down to secure
the wiper blade into place.
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
see your Saturn Warranty booklet for details. For
additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s
booklet included with your vehicle’s owner manual.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 4-46.
Underinated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold. SeeInflation -
Tire Pressure on page 5-61.
Overinated tires are more likely to be cut,
punctured or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If
your tread is badly worn, or if your tires
have been damaged, replace them.
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Tire Sidewall Labelling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its
sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger
vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall.
(A) Tire Size:The tire size is a combination of letters
and numbers used to dene a particular tire’s width,
height, aspect ratio, construction type and service
description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this
section for more detail.(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specication):Original equipment tires designed to
GM’s specic tire performance criteria have a TPC
specication code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC
specications meet or exceed all federal safety
guidelines.
(C) DOT (Department of Transportation):The
Department of Transportation (DOT) code indicates that
the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of
Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
(D) Tire Identication Number (TIN):The letters and
numbers following DOT (Department of Transportation)
code is the Tire Identication Number (TIN). The
TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size,
and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is molded
onto both sides of the tire, although only one side
may have the date of manufacture.
(E) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord and number of
plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG):Tire
manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three
performance factors: treadwear, traction and
temperature resistance. For more information see
Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-65.
(G) Maximum Cold Ination Load Limit:Maximum
load that can be carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
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(A) Temporary Use Only:The compact spare tire or
temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately
3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven
at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare
tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire
has lost air and gone at. If your vehicle has a compact
spare tire, seeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-83
andIf a Tire Goes Flat on page 5-69.(B) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord and number of
plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
(C) Tire Identication Number (TIN):The letters and
numbers following the DOT (Department of
Transportation) code is the Tire Identication Number
(TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code,
tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The
TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire, although only
one side may have the date of manufacture.
(D) Maximum Cold Ination Load Limit:Maximum
load that can be carried and the maximum pressure
needed to support that load.
(E) Tire Ination:The temporary use tire or compact
spare tire should be inated to 60 psi (420 kPa).
For more information on tire pressure and ination see
Ination - Tire Pressure on page 5-61.
(F) Tire Size:A combination of letters and numbers
dene a tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction
type and service description. The letter T as the
rst character in the tire size means the tire is for
temporary use only.
(G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specication):Original equipment tires designed to
GM’s specic tire performance criteria have a TPC
specication code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC
specications meet or exceed all federal safety
guidelines. Compact Spare Tire Example
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Tire Size
The following illustration shows an example of a typical
passenger vehicle tire size.
(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:The United States
version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P as the
rst character in the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(B) Tire Width:The three-digit number indicates the
tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
(C) Aspect Ratio:A two-digit number that indicates
the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if
the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in item C of the
illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is
60 percent as high as it is wide.(D) Construction Code:A letter code is used to
indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter
R means radial ply construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means
belted-bias ply construction.
(E) Rim Diameter:Diameter of the wheel in inches.
(F) Service Description:These characters represent
the load range and speed rating of the tire. The load
index represents the load carry capacity a tire is certied
to carry. The load index can range from 1 to 279. The
speed rating is the maximum speed a tire is certied
to carry a load. Speed ratings range from A to Z.
Tire Terminology and Denitions
Air Pressure:The amount of air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure
is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or
kilopascal (kPa).
Accessory Weight:This means the combined weight
of optional accessories. Some examples of optional
accessories are, automatic transmission, power steering,
power brakes, power windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship of a tire’s height to its
width.
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