2005 CHEVROLET IMPALA bulb

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Sidemarker Lamps
A. Rear Sidemarker Lamp
B. Taillamps/Turn Signal and StoplampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-10for
more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if your vehicle has
one. Unhook the net from the upper wing nut.
3. Remove the two upper (convenience net)
wing nuts.
4. Pull the carpet away from the rear of the vehicle.
5. Remove the two remaining hex nuts.
6. Pull the assembly from the body carefully.
7. Remove the socket. To do so, press the tab,
turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.
8. Pull the old bulb out. Do not twist it.
9. Push the new bulb into the socket.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
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Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamps are located in the applique, on the
rear of the trunk lid. To replace a bulb, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-10for
more information.
2. Remove the nine hex nuts.
3. Pull the rear trunk applique away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the socket. To do so, press the tab,
turn it counterclockwise and pull it out.
5. Pull the old bulb out. Do not twist it.
6. Push the new bulb into the socket.
7. Reinstall the socket in the assembly. Tighten the
socket by turning it clockwise.
8. Reinstall the applique and the nine hex nuts.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up 921
Fog Lamp TBD
Front Parking/Turn Signal3357NAK or
3457NAK
Headlamps
High-beam 9005
Low-beam 9006
Stoplamps, Taillamps, and
Turn Signal3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-87
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-88
Vehicle Customization Settings......................3-91
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-91
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-26
Operation...................................................2-20
B
Backglass Antenna..........................................3-90
Battery..........................................................5-48
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Battery Warning Message................................3-41
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-22
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-7
Emergencies................................................ 4-9
Low Fluid Warning Message.........................3-47
Parking......................................................2-22
System Warning Light..................................3-32
Brakes..........................................................5-45
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-16Bulb Replacement...........................................5-54
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-58
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-54
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-55
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-58
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Sidemarker Lamps...................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-72C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications..........................5-106
Carbon Monoxide...................2-10, 2-26, 4-25, 4-37
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-93
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-88
Your CD Player...........................................3-90
Your CDs ...................................................3-90
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-36
Center Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts.......1-22
Chains, Tire...................................................5-76
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-44
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Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-99
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-100
Underhood Fuse Block...............................5-103
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-99
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-34
Fuel..........................................................3-39
Speedometer..............................................3-30
Tachometer.................................................3-30
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-32
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-36
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp
Aiming.......................................................5-54Headlamp Wiring............................................5-99
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-54
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System....................................3-16
Delayed.....................................................3-15
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-54
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-55
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-21
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-38
Highbeam Out Warning Message......................3-48
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-23
HomeLink
®Wireless Control System.................2-32
HomeLink®Wireless Control System
Operation...................................................2-32
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
Hot Coolant Temperature Warning Message........3-42
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-13
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Power (cont.)
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-17
Six-Way Seats.............................................. 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-43
Windows....................................................2-13
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-12
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-31
Radios..........................................................3-52
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-88
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-90
Care of Your CDs........................................3-90
Radio with Cassette.....................................3-53
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-74
Radio with CD............................................3-64
Setting the Time..........................................3-52
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-87
Understanding Reception..............................3-88
Reading Lamps..............................................3-18
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-26Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-23
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-36
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-28
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
OnStar
®.....................................................2-29
Rearview Mirror with OnStar®...........................2-28
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-28
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-35
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-4
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-80
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-79
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-58
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-58
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-59
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-17
Right Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts................................................1-21
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