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4. At the wall measure from the ground
upward (A) to the recorded distance
from Step 3 and mark it.
Notice:Do not cover a headlamp to improve
beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a
headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up
which may cause damage to the headlamp.
5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall
the width of the vehicle at the height of the
mark in Step 4.6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a
piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the
headlamp not being adjusted. Do not place
directly on the headlamp. This allows only the
beam of light from the headlamp being
adjusted to be seen on the at surface.
7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws,
which are under the hood near each headlamp
assembly.
The adjustment screw can be turned with a
6 mm male hex.
8. Turn the vertical aiming screw until the
headlamp beam is aimed to the horizontal tape
line. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to
raise or lower the angle of the beam.
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High-Beam Headlamp Bulbs
To replace the high-beam headlamp bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 349for more information.
2. Locate the high-beam headlamp bulb socket.
3. Remove the access cover from behind the
bulb being replaced.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull it from the headlamp assembly.
5. Holding the base of the socket, pull the old
bulb from the socket.
6. Replace with a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal/parking lamp bulb in
the front fascia, do the following:
1. Locate the front turn signal/parking bulb
socket by reaching behind the front bumper.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull it out of the assembly.
3. Holding the base of the socket, pull the old
bulb from the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
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5. Remove the two wing nuts holding the
taillamp assembly in place.
6. Pull out the taillamp assembly and disconnect
the wiring harness.A. Taillamp
B. Back-up
C. TaillampD. Stoplamp/Taillamp/
Turn Signal
E. Sidemarker
7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it.
8. Replace with a new bulb.
9. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall.
10. Reverse these steps to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws holding each of
the license plate lamps to the fascia.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward
through the fascia opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
license plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamps 921
Fog Lamp H11
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps3157NAK
Headlamps
High-Beam H9
Low-Beam H11
Front/Rear Sidemarker,
License Plate Lamp,
and Taillamp194
Stoplamps and Taillamps 3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and
remove it.
5. Remove the compact spare tire.6. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise
and remove it. Then remove the jack and
wrench.
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2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the plastic
wheel nut caps, if the vehicle has them, in a
counterclockwise direction.
If needed, nish loosening them by hand.
The nut caps will not come off of the wheel
cover.
3. Use the at end of the wheel wrench and pry
along the edge of the cover until it comes off.
Pull off the wheel cover and set it aside.
The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp,
so do not try to remove the cover with your
bare hands. Do not drop the cap or lay it face
down, as it could become scratched or
damaged.
If the vehicle has aluminum wheels and wheel
center caps, the wheel nuts are hidden behind the
center cap. Remove the center cap by using
the at end of the wheel wrench at the notch.
Do not drop the cap or lay it facedown, as it could
become scratched or damaged.Once you have removed the wheel cover or
center cap, use the following procedure to remove
the at tire and install the spare tire.
1. Place the wheel wrench securely over
the wheel nut. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel
nuts, but do no remove them yet.
2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise
the jack lift head.
Removing the Wheel Nuts
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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground for the compact spare tire to
t under the vehicle.6. Remove all wheel
nuts and take off
the at tire.
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10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
{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. Stop
somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench
to the proper torque specication. See
Capacities and Specifications on page 454
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 Specifications on page 454for
the wheel nut torque specication.
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