lock SATURN ION 2007 Owners Manual

Headlamps (Coupe)
To change a headlamp bulb on a coupe model, do
the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 279for more information.
2. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins (A) to
remove them from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly (B) away from the
vehicle and remove the electrical connector.4. Raise the lock tab and pull the connector from
the base of the bulb to remove the electrical
connector from the headlamp bulb.
5. Remove the retaining nut (D) by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulb (C) and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp
assembly.
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Headlamps (Sedan)
To change a headlamp bulb on a sedan model, do
the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 279for more information.
2. Pull up on the headlamp retaining pins (A) to
remove them from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly (B) 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 (C)
from the base of the bulb to remove the
electrical connector.
6. Remove the bulb retaining nut (E) by turning it
counterclockwise.
7. Remove the bulb (D) 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 279for more information.
2. Reach behind the headlamp from inside
the hood.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
4. Pull the bulb (A) from the socket (B) and
replace it with the appropriate bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb socket (B) 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 319orHeadlamps (Sedan) on
page 320. This bulb is located next to the
high/low-beam headlamp.
2. Remove the bulb socket (B) by turning it
counterclockwise.
3. Remove the bulb (A) 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 98
for more information.
2. Remove the three retaining screws from the
taillamp assembly.
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3. Slide the taillamp assembly back and remove
it from the quarter panel.4. Remove the bulb socket (B) by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb (A) from the socket and replace
it with the appropriate bulb.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate lamp bulb, do the
following:
1. Remove the two screws holding the license
plate lamp assembly to the fascia.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward
through the fascia 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
lamp 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
1 Phillips Only
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer/retailer.
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If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those
that do not have a TPC Spec number, make
sure they are the same size, load range, speed
rating, and construction type (radial and
bias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires.
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on
the Tire and Loading Information label. This
label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar
(B-pillar). SeeLoading Your Vehicle on page 250,
for more information about the Tire and Loading
Information label and its location on your vehicle.
Different Size Tires and Wheels
If you add wheels or tires that are a different size
than your original equipment wheels and tires,
this may affect the way your vehicle performs,
including its braking, ride and handling
characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.
Additionally, if your vehicle has electronic
systems such as, anti-lock brakes, traction control,
and stability control, the performance of these
systems can be affected.
{CAUTION:
If you add different sized wheels, your
vehicle may not provide an acceptable
level of performance and safety if tires not
recommended for those wheels are
selected. You may increase the chance
that you will crash and suffer serious
injury. Only use Saturn specic wheel and
tire systems developed for your vehicle,
and have them properly installed by a
Saturn certied technician.
SeeBuying New Tires on page 341and
Accessories and Modications on page 270for
additional information.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on
your hazard warning ashers.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put an automatic transaxle shift lever
in PARK (P), or shift a manual
transaxle to FIRST (1) or REVERSE (R).
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3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will
not move, you should put blocks at the
front and rear of the tire farthest away
from the one being changed. That would
be the tire on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
When you have a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
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