clock PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 2001 Owner's Manual

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9. Reinstall the wheel trim. If present, tighten plastic
caps by hand. With a wheel wrench tighten plastic
caps an additional quarter turn clockwise.
CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become 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 100 lb
-ft (140 N´m).
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 specification.
Don't try to put the wheel cover on your compact
spare tire. It won't fit. Store the wheel cover in the
trunk until you have the flat tire repaired or replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won't fit on your compact spare.
If you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.

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The tethered cap is behind the fuel door on the driver's
side of your vehicle.While refueling, let the cap hang by the tether below the
fuel fill opening.
To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.

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CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning
the Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.

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3. Carefully remove the headlamp assembly from the
vehicle. Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping
the paint on the vehicle while removing.
4. Lift the plastic tab on the electrical connector and
pull the connector.5. Turn the lamp socket ring a quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove it from the
headlamp assembly.

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6. Pull the old bulb from the socket.
7. Place the new bulb into the socket.
8. Turn the lamp socket ring a quarter turn clockwise
to place it back into the headlamp assembly.
9. Lift the plastic tab on the electrical connector and
reinstall the connector.10. Carefully reinstall the headlamp assembly.
Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the
paint on the vehicle while reinstalling the assembly.
11. Reinstall the two bolts on the top of the
headlamp assembly.
12. Close the hood.
Headlamp Aiming
The aim of your vehicle's headlamps can be adjusted by
using aim tips located on the outer surface of the lens.
The aim has been pre
-set at the factory and should need
no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam
may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers
(for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their
high beams at you (for vertical aim). If you believe your
headlamps need to be re
-aimed, it is recommended that
you take your vehicle to the dealer for assistance.

6-41 Front Turn Signal and Front Sidemarker
1. Open the hood, and support it properly.
2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the
headlamp assembly.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle.
Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint
on the vehicle while removing it.
4. Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket a quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove.
5. Remove the old bulb from the socket.
6. Place the new bulb into the socket.
7. Turn the bulb socket a quarter turn clockwise to
reinstall it.
8. Carefully reinstall the headlamp assembly.
Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the
paint on the vehicle.
9. Reinstall the two bolts on the top of the
headlamp assembly.
10. Close the hood.

6-42 Fog Lamps
1. Reach behind the fog lamp that needs to be replaced
from underneath the front of the vehicle.
2. The bulb socket is above the wing nut.
3. Turn the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise
to remove the socket from the assembly.
4. Remove the old bulb from the socket.
5. Place the new bulb into the socket.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
1. Open the trunk.
2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk and
remove the slotted vent by squeezing the ends and
pulling down.

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3. Remove old the bulb by turning it a quarter
turn counterclockwise.
4. Place the new bulb into the bulb socket.
5. Turn the bulb a quarter turn clockwise. Reinstall the
vent you removed earlier.
6. Close the trunk.
Back-Up, Tail Lamp and Rear Sidemarker
1. Unhook the convenience net (if equipped)
and remove.
2. Unscrew the upper convenience net hook attachment.
3. Pull the trunk trim carpeting away from the rear of
the trunk.
4. Remove the upper trunk trim hook and the
two plastic wing nuts from the taillamp.

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5. Carefully remove the taillamp assembly. Be careful to
avoid scratching or chipping the paint on the vehicle.6. Turn the lamp socket a quarter turn counterclockwise
to remove.

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7. Remove the old bulb.
8. Place the new bulb into the socket.
9. Turn the lamp socket a quarter turn clockwise to
reinstall it.
10. Carefully reinstall the taillamp assembly by reversing
Steps 1 through 5. Be careful to avoid scratching or
chipping the vehicle's paint.
11. Close the rear compartment.
License Plate Lamp
1. Remove the two assembly screws located on the
top panel of the license plate holder and pull down
the plate.
2. Turn the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise
to remove from the assembly.
3. Remove the old bulb from the socket.
4. Place the new bulb into the socket.
5. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to reinstall.