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2. Loosen the front fascia by removing the plastic
push pins along the top of the tie bar.
3. Pull back the front fascia then pull the headlamp
assembly forward, out of the vehicle.
You may want someone to assist you with the
removal of the headlamp assembly to avoid possible
damage to the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb access cover by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out
the bulb assembly.6. Disconnect the bulb socket from the wiring harness
for headlamps.
For the front turn signal/parking or sidemarker
bulbs, unclip the bulb from the socket.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the bulb
assembly and headlamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
To replace a center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL)
bulb, do the following:
1. Open the trunk lid. SeeTrunk on page 2-12for
more information.
2. Locate the center high-mounted stoplamp (CHMSL)
on the inside of the trunk lid.
3. Unclip the wiring harness by using a tool to
disengage the connector.
4. Remove the beauty cover by pressing the tabs at
either end with a tool.
5. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 3 through 5 to reinstall the bulb
assembly.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
A. Sidemarker
B. Back-up
C. Taillamp, Turn Signal, Stoplamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-12for more
information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped.
3. Remove the wing nut holding the trunk trim.4. Remove the two nuts, which hold the taillamp
assembly, from inside the vehicle.
5. Remove the taillamp assembly.
6. Remove the wiring harness from the taillamp
assembly by lifting on the release tab.
7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove.
8. Pull the bulb from the socket.
9. Install a new bulb.
10. Reverse Steps 2 through 7 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamps 3057K
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)912
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 3057
Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamp 194
Headlamps
High-Beam H9
Low-Beam H11
Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn
Signal3057K
Turn Signal Lamps 3156
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. SeeScheduled
Maintenance on page 6-4for more information on wiper
blade inspection.
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 connector away from
the windshield.
2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the
blade, and rotate the blade assembly away from
the arm connector.3. Install the new blade onto the arm connector and
make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the
locked position.
For the proper type and size, seeCapacities and
Specications on page 5-82.
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Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel damage
by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your
hazard warning ashers.
{CAUTION:
Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle
can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you
or other people. You and they could be badly
injured or even killed. Find a level place to
change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle
from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the
vehicle.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
To be even more certain the vehicle will not
move, you should put blocks at the front and
rear of the tire farthest away from the one
being changed. That would be the tire, on the
other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.
When you have a at tire, use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to use
the jack and change a tire.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll need is in the trunk.
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-12for more
information.
2. Lift the handle on the spare tire cover. The handle
may hook on the front edge of the trunk’s
weatherstrip to hold the cover out of the way.
3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it.
Then remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-65for more information.4. Remove the wing nut holding the jack in place.
5. Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk.
The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and wheel
wrench (B). The jack includes an additional extension.
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1. Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise to
loosen the wheel wrench.
2. Unhook the wheel wrench from the jack.3. Extend the handle on the wheel wrench by pressing
the button with your index nger and pulling on the
end of the wrench. You must do this before
using the wheel wrench.
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6. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the compact
spare tire to t underneath the wheel well.
7. Remove all of the wheel nuts.
8. Remove the at tire.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
the places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to
get all the rust or dirt off.
9. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
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10. Install the compact spare tire.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If
you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel
could fall off, causing a serious accident.
11. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of
the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by
hand until the wheel is held against the hub.12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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