2005 SATURN VUE Owners Manual

Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam
headlamps may be necessary if it is difficult to see
the lane markers (for horizontal aim), or if oncoming
drivers ash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim). If you believe your headlamps need to
be re-aimed, we recommend that you take your
vehicle to your retailer for service.
Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb to use, seeReplacement Bulbs on
page 5-53.
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 and Sidemarker Lamps
To replace a headlamp or sidemarker bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on page 5-11
for more information.
2. Remove the sidemarker fasteners.
3. Remove the sidemarker lamp from the body of the
vehicle.4. Rotate the sidemarker bulb socket counterclockwise
and remove it from the housing.
5. Replace with a new bulb.
If you need to change a headlamp bulb, continue to
follow these directions. If not, reinstall the lamp
assembly by reversing the Steps 1 through 3.
6. Remove the sidemarker housing to access the
headlamp assembly.
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7. Remove the fasteners from the headlamp assembly. 8. Insert a at blade tool through the opening in the
top. Make sure the tool ts through the opening in
the headlamp bracket lower arm.
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9. Push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle
with the tool to lift the headlamp bracket lower arm.
10. Lift up the assembly.
11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb
assembly.
12. Rotate the bulb assembly counterclockwise to
remove it from the housing.
13. Replace the old bulb with a new one.
14. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp and
sidemarker assembly.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb, do
the following:
1. Follow Steps 1 through 9 underHeadlamps and
Sidemarker Lamps on page 5-48to access the
front turn signal or parking lamp.
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.
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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.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the lamp assemblies.
Fog Lamps
To replace a fog lamp bulb, do the following:
1. Reach through opening in lower front fascia to gain
access to the fog lamp bulb electrical connector.
2. Disconnect bulb electrical connector by lifting the
locking tab and pull it 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.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
To replace a CHMSL bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the center high-mounted 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. Depress 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. Replace the old bulb with a new one.
8. Align the tabs on the CHMSL lens with the CHMSL
bulb assembly, and push to install.
9. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the CHMSL
assembly.
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.
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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.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.
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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 6-11
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.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.
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