2003 PONTIAC VIBE bulb

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1. Access the bulbs through the storage compartment in
the rear cargo area of the vehicle. Remove the
storage compartment cover.
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and
pull it out of the lamp
housing.
3. Pull the bulb straight out
of the socket.
4. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb.
5. Reinstall the cover.

6-47 Back-up Lamps
The back-up lamp bulb is
located below the rear
combination lamps.
To replace the back
-up lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Reach up under the rear
fascia to locate the
back
-up lamp housing.
2. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and
pull it out of the lamp
housing.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb.

6-48 Center High-Mounted Stoplamps (CHMSL)
To replace the center high-mounted stoplamp bulb, do
the following:
1. The bulb is located on the inside of the liftgate
liftglass near the top. Remove the two clips on both
sides of the cover and remove it.
2. Unscrew the two screws from the CHMSL housing
and remove the housing to expose the bulb.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out
of the lamp housing.

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4. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
5. Reverse the previous steps to install a new bulb.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See ªWiper Blade
Checkº in the Index for more information.Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. Here's how to remove the
wiper blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.2. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly
toward the driver's side of the vehicle.
3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2.

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Replacement Bulbs
Lamps Bulb Number
Headlamp High
-/Low-Beam 9003. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Turn Signal 1157NA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stoplamps/Taillamps 7443. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Back
-Up Lamps 7440. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Turn Signal 7440. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHMSL 921. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions.
Cooling System
1.8L Engine (Code 8) 6.9 quarts (6.5 L). . . . . . . . .
1.8L H.O. Engine (Code L) 7.1 quarts (6.7 L). . . . Engine Oil with Filter
1.8L Engine (Code 8) 3.9 quarts (3.7 L). . . . . . . . .
1.8L Engine (Code L) 4.8 quarts (4.4 L). . . . . . . . .
Fuel Tank
With AWD 12.0 gallons (45.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Without AWD 13.0 gallons (49.0 L). . . . . . . . . . . . .
Automatic Transaxle
1.8L Engine (Code 8) 3.3 quarts (3.1 L). . . . . . . . .
1.8L Engine (Code 8)
with AWD 3.1 quarts (2.9 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transaxle
Five-Speed 2.0 quarts (1.9 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Six
-Speed 2.4 quarts (2.3 L). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Differential0.5 quarts (0.5 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transfer Case0.8 quarts (0.8 L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to
fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. See ªRecommended Fluids and Lubricantsº
in the Index.