clock SATURN ASTRA 2009 User Guide

Taillamps
(Three-Door Hatchback)
A. Backup Lamp
B. Taillamp
C. Taillamp/Stoplamp/Turn
Signal LampTo replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on
page 2-6for more information.
2. Detach the plug connector from
the bulb assembly.
3. Turn the nuts counterclockwise
and hold the outside of taillamp
assembly.
4. Pull the taillamp assembly
straight out.5. Remove the seal.
6. Press on the tabs on outside of
bulb assembly and remove the
bulb assembly.
7. Remove the bulb from the bulb
assembly.
8. Install a new bulb without
touching the glass.
9. Reinstall the bulb assembly in
taillamp assembly.
10. Make sure the seals are applied
to the taillamp assembly and
screws.
11. Insert the taillamp assembly
into the body.
12. Reinstall the three nuts.
13. Attach the plug connector to the
bulb assembly.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Push tab in and pull down on it to
remove the license plate lamp.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.
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Removing the Spare Tire
and Tools
The equipment you will need is
located in the rear storage area.
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate
on page 2-6.
2. Lift the oor cover to access the
spare tire and tools.3. Remove the foam pad. Turn the
retainer counterclockwise to
remove it.
4. Remove the spare tire by pulling
it up and out of the trunk.5. The jack and tools are stored
below the spare tire.
6. The tools you will be using
include the jack (A), wheel
wrench (B), screwdriver (C),
and jack handle (D).
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4. Position the jack lift head at the
jack location nearest the at
tire. The location is indicated by
a mark on the bottom edge
of the vehicle.
5. Put the compact spare tire
near you.
{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
jack handle clockwise. Raise the
vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room
for the compact spare tire to
t under the vehicle.
7. Remove all of the wheel bolts.
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{CAUTION
Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts to which it is fastened,
can make wheel bolts become
loose after time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident.
When you change a wheel,
remove any rust or dirt from
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. SeeChanging a Flat Tire
on page 9-61.8. Remove any rust or dirt from the
wheel bolts, mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
Installing wheels with a good
metal-to-metal contact at
the mounting surface is
necessary to prevent the wheel
bolts from becoming loose.
To prevent corrosion or rust
build-up, apply a light coat of
wheel bearing grease to the
wheel hub center and to the
cone-shaped surface of each
wheel bolt at every wheel change.9. Place the compact spare tire on
the wheel-mounting surface.
10. Reinstall the wheel bolts with
the rounded end of the bolts
toward the wheel. Tighten each
bolt by hand until the wheel
is held against the hub.
11. Lower the vehicle by turning the
jack handle counterclockwise.
Lower the jack completely.
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To store a at or spare tire and
tools, do the following:
A. Jack
B. Wheel Wrench
C. Screwdriver
D. Jack Handle
1. Replace the jack and tools
as shown.2. Place the at tire face down into
the spare tire hub.
3. Turn spare tire hold-down bolt by
turning clockwise. Return the
foam pad to its original position.4. Put the load oor back in place.
The compact spare tire is for
temporary use only. Replace the
compact spare with a full-size tire as
soon as possible.
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