SATURN ASTRA 2009 Owners Manual

4. At a wall, measure from the
ground upward (A) to the
recorded distance from Step 3
and mark it.
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.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.
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 it 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 socket
wrench.
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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9. Make sure that the light from
the headlamp is positioned
at the bottom edge of the
horizontal tape line. The lamp
on the left (A) shows the correct
headlamp aim. The lamp on the
right (B) shows the incorrect
headlamp aim.
10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for
the opposite headlamp.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs
on page 9-34.
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.
Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. The bulbs of the turn signal lamp
are replaced through openings in
the front wheel wells. Turn the
wheel to gain access to the push
tabs and remove the cover.
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2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull
straight out.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise
and remove.
4. Install new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to
reinstall.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
1. Open the liftgate. See “Liftgate”
for more information.
2. Remove the two pins in the
tailgate trim.3. Remove the tailgate trim.
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4. Unlock the six Center
High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) clips.
5. Remove the CHMSL from the
top of the tailgate.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to
reinstall the lamp assembly.
Taillamps
(Five-Door Hatchback)
A. Backup Lamp
B. Taillamp
C. Taillamp/Stoplamp/Turn
Signal Lamp
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To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. To replace the bulbs on the
driver side, turn both locks
and remove the cover.
To replace the bulbs on the
passenger side, turn the
lock clockwise and remove
the cover.
3. Detach the plug connector from
the bulb assembly.4. Turn the nuts counterclockwise
and hold the outside of taillamp
assembly.
5. Pull the taillamp assembly
straight out.
6. Remove the three nuts.
7. Press on the tabs on the outside
of bulb assembly and remove the
bulb assembly.
8. Remove the bulb from the bulb
assembly.9. Install a new bulb without
touching the glass.
10. Reinstall the bulb assembly in
taillamp assembly.
11. Make sure the seals are applied
to the taillamp assembly and
screws.
12. Insert the taillamp assembly
into the body.
13. Reinstall the three nuts.
14. Attach the plug connector to the
bulb assembly.
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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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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior LampBulb
Number
Front Turn
Signal Lamp3157 NAK
License
Plate LampW5W
Parking Lamp 4157K
Taillamp W21
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer/retailer.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical
Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything
electrical to the vehicle unless you
check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment
can damage the vehicle and the
damage would not be covered by
the vehicle’s warranty. Some
add-on electrical equipment can
keep other components from
working as they should.
Add-on equipment can drain the
vehicle battery, even if the vehicle is
not operating.The vehicle has an airbag system.
Before attempting to add anything
electrical to the vehicle, see
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle on page 1-35.Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected
by fuses in the fuse block.
An electrical overload will cause the
lamps to turn off. If this happens,
have the headlamp wiring checked
right away.
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Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle
are protected from short circuits by
fuses. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band
inside the fuse. If the band is
broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Be sure to replace a bad fuse
with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
There are two fuse blocks in the
vehicle: one in the engine
compartment and one in the trunk.
There is a fuse puller located on
the rear compartment fuse block.
SeeRear Compartment Fuse Block
on page 9-37. It can be used to
easily remove fuses from the
fuse block.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block
is located in the front left side
of the engine compartment.
SeeEngine Compartment
Overview on page 9-6.
To open the fuse block cover,
insert a tool into the latch and turn.
Pull up on the cover to remove.
Notice:Spilling liquid on
any electrical components on
the vehicle may damage it.
Always keep the covers on
any electrical component.
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FusesUsage
1 Antilock Brake
System (ABS) Valves
2 ABS PumpFuses Usage
4 Climate Control
System (Ignition)
5 Engine Cooling Fan
(AT and AC only)Fuses
Usage
6 Engine Cooling Fan
7 Windshield & Liftgate
Glass Washer Motor
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