2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE clock

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Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer's service department.
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.
If you go through a high pressure car wash, or it is very
humid, your headlamps may ªfog up.º This is normal.
The lenses should clear by themselves in time.
Headlamps
For the proper bulb type, see ªReplacement Bulbsº in
the Index.
1. Reach behind the headlamp assembly, push in and
turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove
the bulb assembly from the headlamp assembly.

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2. Lift the tabs to remove the bulb from the assembly.
3. Replace the bulb. Push the bulb assembly in and turn
it clockwise to install the bulb assembly into the
headlamp assembly.Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming
system equipped with horizontal aim indicators. The
aim has been pre
-set at the factory and should need no
further adjustment. This is true even though your
horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the ª0º
(zero) marks on their scales.

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4. Tip the headlamp assembly and while pressing the
release, turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise to
remove them.
5. Replace the bulb and socket. Then reconnect the
wiring harness to the lamp assembly.6. Slide the lamp assembly back into place by lining up
the track on the bottom of the assembly with the
guide on the vehicle. Then connect the outboard snap
and secure the lamp assembly with the two bolts.

6-40 Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps, Taillamps
and Back-up Lamps
For the proper bulb type, see ªReplacement Bulbsº in
the Index.
A. Back-up Lamp
B. Turn Signal
C. Tail Lamp
D. Tail/Brake Lamp1. Open the trunk. Turn the screws located inside of the
trunk counterclockwise and remove them.
2. Remove the plastic trim piece from the trunk.
3. Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of the trunk.4. Remove the three 10 mm nuts holding the lamp in
place and remove the lamp assembly.
5. While pressing the release, turn the bulb socket assembly
counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly.
6. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket.
7. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to reinstall the
lamp assembly.