2005 CHEVROLET VENTURE bulb

4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly
by pressing the tab while turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and
gently pushing the new one into the bulb socket.
6. Line up the tabs on the socket with the gaps in the
socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into
the lamp housing until a click is heard (the tab
popping back out).7. Line up and insert the tabs on the back of the
assembly in the slots in the fender to reinstall
the lamp assembly.
8. Engage the lower clip on the back of the lamp
assembly into the fender, keeping the upper tab
on the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
inboard of the headlamp bracket tab.
9. Lift up the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
until the upper edge is contacting the fender to
align the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
with the headlamp assembly.
10. Fasten the front turn signal/parking lamp assembly
to the headlamp assembly with the thumbscrew
removed in Step 2. Front Sidemarker Lamp
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To replace a taillamp, turn signal, stoplamp or back-up
lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 2-20for
more information.
2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing
on the inboard side.
3. Pull off the entire taillamp housing.
The locator/retaining pins on the outboard side are
part of the lamp assembly and will not be
removed during this procedure.
4. Remove the bulb holder by pressing the
four retaining tabs and pulling the holder away
from the assembly.
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A. Taillamp
B. Back-up LampC. Turn Signal
D. Stoplamp/Taillamp5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out and
gently pushing the new bulb into the bulb holder
socket.
6. Snap the bulb holder back into place, making sure all
retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the
outboard locating/retaining pins until the lamp is
seated.
8. Secure with the inboard screws.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up (3rd from Top) 3156
Front Sidemarker 194
Front Turn Signal/Parking 4157 NAK
Headlamp 9004-HBI
Stoplamp/Taillamp (Top) 3057
Taillamp (Bottom) 3057
Turn Signal Lamp (2nd from Top) 3156
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
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Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-56
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-56
Theft-Deterrent Feature...............................3-118
Understanding Radio Reception...................3-119
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...........3-121
Automatic Door Locks.....................................2-57
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-33
B
Battery..........................................................5-39
Run-Down Protection...................................3-19
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Bench Seat, Split............................................. 1-8
Brake
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)........................ 4-6
Emergencies................................................ 4-8
Parking......................................................2-36
System Warning Light..................................3-39
Brakes..........................................................5-36
Braking........................................................... 4-5
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-29
Bucket Seats, Rear.........................................1-15Built-in Child Restraint.....................................1-67
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-45
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-48
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
Headlamps.................................................5-46
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-51
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-50
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-6
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Capacities and Specications............................5-99
Captain Chairs, Rear.......................................1-21
Carbon Monoxide...................2-20, 2-39, 4-24, 4-36
Care of
Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness.....................................5-86
Your Cassette Tape Player..........................3-120
Your CD and DVD Player...........................3-121
Your CDs and DVDs..................................3-121
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-18
Chains, Tire...................................................5-66
Change Engine Oil Message............................3-50
Charging System Indicator Message..................3-48
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Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-92
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-93
Underhood Fuse Block.................................5-96
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-92
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-41
Fuel..........................................................3-45
Speedometer..............................................3-35
Tachometer.................................................3-37
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-43
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-47
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hatch Ajar Warning Message............................3-51
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-6
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-92Headlamps....................................................5-46
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-45
Daytime Running Lamps/Automatic
Headlamp System....................................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps.........................................5-48
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-45
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
Heater...........................................................3-24
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-45
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
HomeLink
®Transmitter....................................2-43
HomeLink®Transmitter, Programming................2-44
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-34
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Programming Mode
Entering.....................................................2-55
Exiting.......................................................2-64
Programming the HomeLink
®Transmitter...........2-44
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-33
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-25
Radios..........................................................3-56
AM-FM Radio.............................................3-57
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player...............3-120
Care of Your CD and DVD Player................3-121
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.......................3-121
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-84
Radio with CD....................................3-59, 3-69
Radio with Six-Disc CD................................3-94
Rear Seat Audio..............................3-114, 3-116
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-56
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).......................3-56
Theft-Deterrent..........................................3-118
Understanding Reception............................3-119
Rear Climate Control System...................3-27, 3-29
Rear Hatch Ajar Warning Message....................3-51Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-18
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-45
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)........................3-114, 3-116
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-6
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-42
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-51
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-41
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-34
Remote Driver Unlock Control...........................2-59
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Lock and Unlock Conrmation...............2-60
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-73
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-70
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-51
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-88
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-89
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-88
Replacing Parts...........................................1-89
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-31
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