2004 SATURN VUE Owners Manual

7. Insert a at blade screwdriver through the opening
in the top. Make sure the screwdriver ts through
the opening in the headlamp bracket lower arm.8. Push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle
with the screwdriver to lift the headlamp bracket
lower arm.
9. Lift up the assembly.
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10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
bulb assembly.
11. Rotate the bulb assembly counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
12. Connect the electrical connector to headlamp
bulb assembly.
13. Insert headlamp bulb assembly into headlamp
housing, and rotate clockwise until seated.
14. Lower headlamp into position.
15. Install headlamp assembly fasteners.
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps
1. Follow steps 1 through 9 of the Headlamp bulb
replacement procedure.
2. Rotate the bulb to be replaced counterclockwise to
remove it from the headlamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket assembly.
4. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket assembly.
5. Insert the bulb assembly into the headlamp housing.
6. Rotate the bulb assembly clockwise until seated.
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Fog Lamps
1. Reach through opening in lower front fascia to gain
access to the fog lamp bulb electrical connector.
2. Disconnect bulb electrical connector. Lift locking tab
and pull the electrical connector rearward to remove
the connector.
3. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it.
4. Remove the bulb and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
Sidemarker Lamps
1. Follow steps 1 through 3 under Headlamp, or Front
Turn Signal and Parking Lamps procedure.
2. Pull the side marker bulb out of the side marker
bulb socket.
3. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
4. Insert the side marker bulb assembly into the side
marker lamp housing.
5. Rotate the side marker bulb assembly clockwise
until seated.
6. Align the lower attachments tabs of the side marker
housing with the front fascia notches. Lower side
marker housing into place.
7. Install the side marker fasteners.
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Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
1. Remove the center high mount stoplamp (CHMSL)
fasteners.
2. Pull the CHMSL out of the liftgate.
3. Disconnect the rear washer hose from the rear
washer nozzle.4. Disconnect the electrical connector from the
CHMSL assembly.
5. Press the tabs on the CHMSL lens to separate the
CHMSL bulb from the CHMSL lens.
6. Pull the CHMSL bulb out of the assembly.
7. Push the new bulb into the assembly until the bulb
is installed.
8. Align the tabs on the CHMSL lens with the CHMSL
bulb assembly, and push to installed.
9. Connect the electrical connector to the CHMSL
assembly.
10. Connect the rear washer hose to the rear
washer nozzle.
11. Align the CHMSL assembly with the liftgate.
12. Install the CHMSL fasteners.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the taillamp fasteners from the body of
the vehicle.
2. Slide the taillamp
housing rearward and
away from the body
of the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the taillamp housing electrical connector
and remove the taillamp housing.4. Turn the bulb socket being replaced
counterclockwise to disconnect it from the
taillamp housing.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
6. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamps 315609442003
CHMSL W5W12092811
Fog Lamps 880C12450143
Front Sidemarker Lamps 16809425542
Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps 3457A1999370
Headlamps
High-Beam9005
H6309441732
Low-Beam9006
HB409441733
Rear Turn Signal Lamps 305709441839
Stoplamps and Taillamps 305709441839
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade
Check” underOwner Checks and Services on page 6-10
for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 6-16.
Here’s how to replace the windshield wiper blades:
1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the
outer positions of the wipe pattern. The blades
are more accessible for removal/replacement while
in this position.
3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
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4. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting
point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the
blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it
from the wiper arm.
5. Push the new wiper blade securely on the
wiper arm until you hear the release clip “click”
into place.
6. Push the release clip, from Step 4, down to secure
the wiper blade into place.To replace the backglass mounted wiper blade, do the
following:
1. Turn the rear wiper off.
2. Pull the wiper away from the backglass.
3. Pull up the release clip, located at the connecting
point of the blade and the arm. Then, pull the
blade assembly down toward the glass to remove it
from the wiper arm.
4. Push the new wiper blade securely on the
wiper arm until you hear the release clip “click”
into place.
5. Push the release clip, from Step 3, down to secure
the wiper blade into place.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional
information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet
included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 4-49.
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Underinated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold. SeeInflation -
Tire Pressure on page 5-69.
Overinated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If
your tread is badly worn, or if your tires
have been damaged, replace them.
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