clock CHEVROLET OPTRA 5 2007 1.G Owner's Manual

Sidemarker Lamps (Front)
To replace a front sidemarker bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 257for more information.
2. Remove the headlamp assembly.
3. Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket
counterclockwise.
4. Pull the front sidemarker bulb socket out of
the front bumper.
5. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb
socket.
6. Push the new bulb straight into the socket.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to install the
assembly.
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Sidemarker Lamps (Rear)
To replace a rear sidemarker bulb, do the
following:
1. Reach inside of the rear bumper and locate
the socket.
2. Turn the rear sidemarker bulb socket
counterclockwise.3. Pull the rear sidemarker bulb socket out of
the rear bumper.
4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb
socket.
5. Push the new bulb straight into the socket.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the
bulb socket.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, and
Stoplamps (Hatchback)
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 99for
more information.
2. Remove the two screws and the taillamp
assembly.
3. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise from the taillamp assembly.4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing
the bulb and turning it counterclockwise.
5. Install the appropriate new bulb into the
socket.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to install the lamp
assembly.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Wagon)
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 99
for more information.
2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp
assembly.3. Remove the taillamp assembly from the
vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise from the taillamp assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket by pressing
the bulb and turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install the appropriate new bulb into the
socket.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to install the lamp
assembly.
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Taillamps, Stoplamps and Back-up
Lamps (Hatchback)
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 99for
more information.
2. Remove the protective cover.
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 new bulb into the
socket.
6. Reinstall the protective cover.
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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.
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 Lamps Bulb Number
Back-up 94535571
CHMSL, Front and
Rear Sidemarker94535587
License Plate Lamp 94535587
Headlamps
High-Beam 94535541
Low-Beam 94535546
Stoplamp and Taillamp 94535574
Turn Signal - Front and
Parking Lamp94535578
Turn Signal - Rear 94535572
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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5. Turn the retainer on the compact spare tire
counterclockwise and remove the retainer.
6. Remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 334for more information.7. To access the tools, pull the strap on the tool
box cover upward. The tools are located
inside the foam tray.
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Hatchback Models
For hatchback models, do the following to access
the spare tire and tools:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 99for
more information.
2. Remove the trim cover by pulling up on the tab.
3. Remove the foam tray that contains the tools.
4. Turn the retainer on the compact spare tire
counterclockwise and remove the retainer.5. Remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 334for more information.
6. Remove the jack by turning the jack retainer,
located on the right side of the jack,
counterclockwise to release it. The jack is
located in the trunk, in front of the compact
spare tire.
7. Then remove the jack handle and the wheel
wrench. The jack handle and the wheel
wrench are located inside the foam tray.
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5. Insert the jack handle into the jack and the
wheel wrench onto the end of the jack handle.
{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.
6. 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.
7. Remove all of the wheel nuts by turning them
counterclockwise.
8. Remove the flat tire.
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{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts
to which it is fastened, can make the
wheel nuts become loose after time.
The wheel could come off and cause an
accident. When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from the places
where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to
get all the rust or dirt off.
9. Remove any rust or
dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting
surfaces and
spare wheel.10. Place the compact spare tire on the
wheel-mounting surface.{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
If you do, the nuts might come loose.
Your wheel could fall off, causing a
serious accident.
11. Install the wheel nuts with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut
by hand clockwise until the wheel is held
against the hub.
12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel
wrench counterclockwise. Lower the jack
completely.
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