2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU trunk

6. Pull the bulb to remove
it from the socket.
Replace the old bulb
with a new one.
7. Reverse the steps to attach the taillamp assembly
to the vehicle.
When securing the lamp assembly back into place,
align the assembly so that the trunk lid doesn’t
contact it.Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp 3157KX
Headlamps
High-Beam H9
Low-Beam/DRL H11
Stoplamp/Taillamp/
Turn Signal Lamp3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer.
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When your vehicle has 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.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is in the trunk or cargo area.
1. Open the trunk for sedan models. SeeTrunk
(Sedan) on page 2-15for more information.
For MAXX models, open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate
(MAXX) on page 2-16.
2. For the sedan, lift the handle on the spare tire
cover. The handle may hook on the trunk front
edge weatherstrip to hold the cover out of the way.
For the MAXX, lift the handle to release the latch on
the spare tire cover.
3. For the MAXX, lift and remove the cover.
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4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it.
Then remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-88for more information.
5. Remove the wing nut holding the jack in place.
6. Remove the extension bolt (MAXX models
and Sedan SS only) that is clipped to the jack.
You will need this later to store the at tire.
7. Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the trunk
or cargo area.
Tire Changing Tools
The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench (A)
and jack (B). The MAXX and all SS models include
an additional extension.
Sedan shown, MAXX Models and Sedan SS similar
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{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose
and even come off. This could lead to an
accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel
nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to
get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the
proper torque specication. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-107for wheel nut
torque specication.
Notice:Improperly tightened wheel nuts can
lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque
specication. SeeCapacities and Specifications on
page 5-107for the wheel nut torque specication.13. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence, as shown,
with the wheel wrench.
Notice:Wheel covers will not t on your compact
spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
Do not try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover and wheel nut
caps in the trunk until you have the at tire repaired or
replaced.
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1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk (Sedan) on page 2-15
for more information.
2. Remove the center cap from the wheel.
3. Place the tire (D) in the compartment, valve stem
up, with the bolt (E) extending through the wheel
center hole.
4. Place the jack and wheel wrench (D) over the
bolt (E), inside the wheel.
5. Secure by tightening the larger wing nut (B) onto
the bolt (E).
6. Reinstall the tire cover (A).Storing the Compact Spare Tire
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Store the compact spare tire and tools as shown in the
following diagram.
A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Spare TireD. Wing Nut
E. Jack and Wheel Wrench
F. Bolt
The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon
as you can. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-88.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and
Tools (Sedan SS)
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
To store the at tire and jack in the compact spare tire
compartment, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk (Sedan) on page 2-15
for more information.
2. Remove the bolt extension (in the yellow sleeve)
from the jack and remove the center cap from
the wheel.3. Place the jack over the bolt (B) on the oor, making
sure it contacts the bolt as shown.
4. With the yellow cap in place to prevent the wheel
from being scratched, place the bolt extension (A)
onto the bolt (B).
5. Thread the small wing nut (C) until it is at or near
the end of the threads.
6. Place the at tire in the compartment, valve stem up.
7. Reach under the wheel and lift the bolt
extension (A) so that the threaded end of the
bolt passes through the center hole of the wheel.
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Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses, one for
each headlamp, in the fuse block. An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have
your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
If the overload is caused by some electrical problem,
have it xed.
Power Windows and Other
Power Options
The power window motors are protected by a circuit
breaker in the motor, and a fuse in the fuse panel. If the
motor overheats due to a heavy load the window will stop
until the motor cools. When the current load is too heavy
the fuse will open, protecting the circuit until the problem
is xed.
Fuses
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by fuses and fusible thermal links in
the wiring itself.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick a feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without — like the radio or cigarette
lighter — and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle: one in
the center of the instrument panel, one in the engine
compartment and one in the trunk.
There is a fuse puller located on the instrument panel
fuse block. It can be used to easily remove fuses
from the fuse block.
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Fuses Usage
POWER MIRRORS Power Mirrors
EPS Electric Power Steering
RUN/CRANKCruise Control, Electronic Range
Select, Driver Shift Control
HVAC BLOWER
HIGH (Relay)Climate Control System
CLUSTER/ THEFTInstrument Panel Cluster,
Theft Deterrent System
ONSTAR OnStar
®System
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
AIRBAG (IGN) Airbag System
HVAC CTRL
(BATT)Climate Control System
PEDALAdjustable Throttle and Brake
Pedal
WIPER SW Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
IGN SENSOR Ignition Switch
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
RADIO Audio System
INTERIOR LIGHTSOverhead Lighting,
Trunk/Cargo Lighting
Fuses Usage
REAR WIPERRear Wiper System/
Washer Pump
HVAC CTRL (IGN) Climate Control System
HVAC BLOWER Climate Control System
DOOR LOCK Automatic Door Lock System
ROOF/HEAT SEATSunroof, Heated Seats,
Automatic Dimming Rearview
Mirror, Compass, Rear Wiper/
Washer System
POWER
WINDOWSPower Window Switch
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
NOT INSTALLED Not Used
AIRBAG (BATT) Airbag System
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
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