clock SATURN ION 2006 Owner's Manual

Headlamps (Sedan)
To change a headlamp bulb on a sedan model, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10
for more information.
2. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins to remove
them from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle
and remove the electrical connector.4. Access the bulb by turning the dust cap
counterclockwise to remove it.
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5. Raise the lock tab and pull the connector (A) from
the base of the bulb to remove the electrical
connector.
6. Remove the bulb retaining nut by turning it
counterclockwise.
7. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
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Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
(Coupe)
To change this bulb on a coupe model, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-10
for more information.
2. Reach behind the headlamp from inside the hood.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
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Front Turn Signal, Parking and
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
(Sedan)
To change this bulb on a sedan model, do the following:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 to remove the headlamp
assembly. See the headlamp removal for sedan
underHeadlamps (Coupe) on page 5-49or
Headlamps (Sedan) on page 5-50. This bulb is
located next to the high/low-beam headlamp.
2. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
4. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assembly.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
To change a CHMSL bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the CHMSL cover by pulling down on the
cover edges from inside the vehicle.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Replace with the appropriate bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
5. Replace the cover.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To change one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-11for more
information.
2. Remove the three retaining screws from the
taillamp assembly.
3. Slide the taillamp assembly back and remove it
from the quarter panel.
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4. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamps 921
CHMSL PC-175
Front Turn Signal/
Parking Lamp/DRL5702KA
1
Headlamps 9007
Stoplamp and
Taillamps (Top)3057K
1Phillips Only
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
retailer.
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A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Spare Tire
D. Wing Nut
E. Jack and Wheel Wrench
F. Bolt
3. Remove the retainer (B) that holds down the spare
tire. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-90.
4. Remove the spare tire (C) by placing your hands at
the four and eight o’clock positions. Gently pull it up
and out of the trunk.
5. Remove the wing nut (D) that holds the jack and
remove the jack and wheel wrench (E).
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A. Retainer
B. Jack and Wheel Wrench
C. Spare Tire
D. Foam Support
E. Bolt
3. Remove the retainer (A) that holds down the jack,
wheel wrench (B) and spare tire (C).
4. Remove the spare tire by placing your hands at the
four and eight o’clock positions. Gently pull it up
and out of the trunk.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and
wheel wrench (B).
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You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut
counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench from
the jack.Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel
wrench to extend the handle.
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5. 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.6. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
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