CHEVROLET AVEO 2008 1.G Owners Manual

6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect
it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle
has one.
8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to the
negative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does notgo to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the
dead battery.9. Connect the other end
of the negative (−)
cable at least 18 inches
(45 cm) away from
the dead battery, but
not near engine
parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as good there, and
the chance of sparks getting back to the battery
is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
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Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by your warranty. Always connect
and remove the jumper cables in the correct
order, making sure that the cables do not touch
each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (–) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote
Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,
do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the positive (+) terminal cap to its original
position.
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the
low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming
drivers flash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim).
If the headlamps need to be re-aimed, it is
recommended that you take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer for service. Jumper Cable Removal
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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-48.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps (Hatchback)
To replace a headlamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10
for more information.
2. Remove the five screws from top of the radiator
grille.
3. Remove the radiator grille.
4. Remove the three bolts from the headlamp assembly.
5. Remove the headlamp assembly.
6. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from
the rear of the bulb.
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7. Remove the headlamp cap.
8. Release the spring that retains the bulb by loosing
the screw.
9. Remove the old bulb.10. Install the new bulb.
11. Install the bulb retaining spring.
12. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to install the headlamp
assembly.
Headlamps (Sedan)
To replace a headlamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10
for more information.
2. Remove the three bolts from the headlamp
assembly.
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3. Remove the headlamp assembly.
4. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the
rear of the bulb.
5. Remove the headlamp cap.
6. Release the spring that retains the bulb.
7. Remove the old bulb.
8. Install the new bulb.
9. Install the bulb retaining spring.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 6 to install the headlamp
assembly.Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps (Hatchback)
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb:
1. Remove the radiator grille and the headlamp
assembly. See Steps 2 through 5 underHeadlamps
(Hatchback) on page 5-41orHeadlamps (Sedan)
on page 5-42for instructions on how to remove the
headlamp assembly.
2. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket
counterclockwise.
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3. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp
housing.
4. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise
to remove it from the bulb socket.
5. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in
and turning it clockwise.
6. Install the socket into the lamp housing by turning it
clockwise.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps (Sedan)
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10
for more information.
2. Remove the headlamp assembly. See Steps 2
through 4 underHeadlamps (Hatchback) on
page 5-41orHeadlamps (Sedan) on page 5-42for
instructions on how to remove the headlamp
assembly.3. Turn the front turn signal bulb socket
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp
housing.
5. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise
to remove it from the bulb socket.
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6. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in
and turning it clockwise.
7. Install the socket into the lamp housing by turning it
clockwise.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 2 underHeadlamps
(Hatchback) on page 5-41orHeadlamps (Sedan)
on page 5-42to install the assembly.
Turn Signal Lamps (Side)
To replace a side turn signal bulb:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10
for more information.
2. See Steps 2 through 5 underHeadlamps
(Hatchback) on page 5-41orHeadlamps (Sedan)
on page 5-42to access the side turn signal lamps.
3. Remove the side turn signal lamp assembly
by pulling it forward.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.5. Remove the bulb from the lamp housing by pulling
the bulb straight out of the socket.
6. Install the new bulb into the bulb socket by pushing
it in and rotating the bulb socket clockwise.
7. Push the side turn signal lamp assembly back into
its original position.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Sedan)
To replace a CHMSL bulb on the hatchback, contact
your dealer/retailer.
To replace a CHMSL bulb on the sedan:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-9for more
information.
2. Remove the two screws and the lamp housing.
Disconnect the wiring harness connector before
removing the lamp housing.
3. Remove the five screws and the reflector assembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the
bulb holder.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp, stoplamp, or
back-up bulb:
1. Open the trunk or liftgate. SeeTrunk on page 2-9
orLiftgate (Hatchback) on page 2-11for more
information.
2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly.
3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing the
bulb and turning it counterclockwise.
5. Install the appropriate bulb into the socket.
6. Replace the bulb socket into the lamp housing.
Turn the bulb socket clockwise to secure.
7. Reverse Step 2 to reinstall the lamp housing. Hatchback
Sedan
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license
plate lamps.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp toward you
through the 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 Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up 94535571
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)94535587
Headlamps 94535548
Front Parking/Turn Signal
(Hatchback)94535574
Front Parking/Turn Signal
(Sedan)94535574
Side Turn Signal (Hatchback) 94535587
Side Turn Signal (Sedan) 94535587
Stoplamp/Taillamps 94535574
Turn Signal Lamps 94535572
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
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