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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground for the spare tire to fit under the vehicle.
6. Remove all wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.
7. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces and
spare wheel.
8. Install the spare tire.
CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could come
off and cause an accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the 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 you need to, to get all the rust or
dirt off.

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CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.
9. Replace the wheel
nuts with the
rounded end of the
nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten
each nut by hand
until the wheel
is held against
the hub.
10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

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The tethered cap is behind a hinged 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.
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.

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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.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:

Dispense gasoline only into approved
containers.

Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed or
on any surface other than the ground.

Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.

Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.

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Bulb Replacement
In this section you'll find directions for changing the
bulbs in some of the lamps on your vehicle. See
ªReplacement Bulbsº in the Index to find the type of
bulb you should use.
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.
Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Press and turn the bulb a quarter
-turn
(counterclockwise for the driver's side; clockwise for
the passenger's side) and remove it from the
retaining ring by gently pulling it back and away
from the headlamp.
3. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by
raising the lock tab and pulling the connector away
from the bulb's base.
4. Install the electrical connector to the bulb.
5. Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab on
the bulb base into the matching notch in the retaining
ring. Turn the bulb a quarter
-turn clockwise until
it stops.
6. Close the hood.

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3. Position the radiator air side baffle aside and remove
the two fasteners. Remove the snap screw from
the fascia.4. Slide the headlamp assembly inboard to release the
mounting tabs and gently pull the inside of the
assembly away from the vehicle.
5. Push the tab on the bulb socket and turn it
counterclockwise. Pull the socket out of the assembly.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it out.
Do not twist the bulb.
7. Push in the new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to replace the assembly.

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6-39 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
To reach the center high-mounted stoplamp, you must
go through the trunk.
1. Open the trunk lid. Locate the stoplamp behind the
rear seats, in front of the trunk hinges.
2. Turn the socket counterclockwise until it stops and
pull the bulb and socket out of the assembly.
3. Push in the bulb, turn it counterclockwise and pull it
out of the socket.4. Push the new bulb into the socket and turn
it clockwise.
5. Replace the bulb and socket in the assembly.
Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamp
1. Open the trunk. Remove the convenience net if you
have one. Unhook the net from the upper wing nut.
2. Remove the upper
convenience net wing
nut, if equipped.
3. Pull the carpet away from the rear of the vehicle.
4. Unscrew the two remaining wing nuts.
5. Pull the assembly from the body carefully.

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6. To remove a socket, press the tab, turn the socket
counterclockwise and pull it out.
7. Pull the bulb out. Do not twist it.
8. Push the new bulb into the socket.
9. Replace the socket in the assembly.
10. Tighten the socket by turning it clockwise.
11. Install the assembly and the two lower wing nuts.
12. Replace the carpeting.
13. Replace the upper (convenience net) wing nut,
if equipped.
14. Replace the convenience net, if equipped.Back-Up Lamp
1. Open the trunk. The back-up lamp bulbs are in the
rear of the trunk lid.
2. Press the tab on the
socket, turn the socket
counterclockwise and
pull it out.
3. To remove the bulb, pull it out of the socket. Do not
twist the bulb.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket.
5. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to replace the socket.