2004 SATURN L-SERIES Owners Manual

{CAUTION:
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure
you badly. Keep your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a
shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Before you connect the cables, here are some
basic things you should know. Positive (+) will go to
positive (+) or to a remote positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one. Negative (−) will go to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−)oryou
will get a short that would damage the battery
and maybe other parts, too. And do not connect the
negative (−) cable to the negative (−) terminal on
the dead battery because this can cause sparks.6. Remove the terminal cover and connect the red
positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal
if the vehicle has one. The positive (+) terminal
on your vehicle is covered by a red protector cap
which must be removed before you connect
the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the dead battery.
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7. Do not let the other end
touch metal. Connect it
to the positive (+)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
positive (+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the black
negative (−) cable to
the negative (−)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
negative (−) terminal
if the vehicle has one.Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
doesn’tgo to the dead battery. It goes to a
heavy, unpainted metal part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead
battery.
9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery,
but not near engine parts that move. The electrical
connection is just as good there, and the chance
of sparks getting back to the battery is much less.
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10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
11. Press UNLOCK on the RKE transmitter to disarm
your security system (if equipped).
12. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If
it won’t start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
Notice:If the jumper cables are removed in the
wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and
damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper
cables in the correct order, making sure that the
cables do not touch each other or other metal.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead BatteryJumper Cable Removal
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To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
5. Return the terminal cover to its original position.Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-52.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your retailer.
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.
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Headlamps, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
1. Open the hood and secure it with the prop rod.
2. Remove push-pin fasteners from grill assembly.
3. Tilt grill assembly forward and lift it up to remove it
from the body of the vehicle.4. Remove fasteners from headlamp assembly.
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5. Push headlamp housing lever up to disengage
headlamp housing from headlamp housing
pocket.
6. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one–quarter of a turn while
pressing the socket in rmly. Pull the socket
rearward until the bulb clears the headlamp housing,
and lift it up to access the bulb.7. Disconnect the wire connector from the bulb by
lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the
plastic base.
8. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
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Fog Lamps
1. Reach up from underneath the front body panel
and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise one–
quarter of a turn while pressing the socket in rmly.
Pull the socket rearward until the bulb clears the
fog lamp housing.
2. Disconnect the wire connector from the bulb by
lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the
plastic base.
3. Remove the bulb assembly and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Sedan)
1. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp cover
by pulling down on the cover edges.
2. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one–quarter of a turn and remove
the bulb.
3. Replace it with the appropriate bulb.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Wagon)
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the center high mounted stop lamp cover
by pulling down on the cover edges.
3. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise one–quarter of a turn and remove
the bulb.
4. Replace it with the appropriate bulb.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps (Sedan)
1. Open the trunk.
2. Pull back with interior trim.
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