2006 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX trunk

7. Turn the appropriate
lamp socket a quarter
turn counterclockwise
and remove it.
8. Remove the old bulb.
9. Replace with a new bulb into the socket and turn
the lamp socket clockwise to install it.
10. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by reversing
Steps 2 through 5.Back-Up Lamps
The back-up lamps are located on the trunk lid.
To replace the back-up lamp bulb(s), do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-13for
more information.
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Accessing the Tire Inator Kit
To access the tire inator kit, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-13for more
information.
2. Locate the tire inator kit by lifting up the carpet.
3. Remove the inator
kit cover by turning
the center nut
counterclockwise.
4. Remove the inator kit by pulling it straight out of
the foam container.
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15. Stow the air compressor accessory plug back in the
air compressor. To do this, wrap the air compressor
accessory plug, snap in the plug, and then push
in the bottom and then the top of the wrapped
air compressor accessory plug.
16. If the at tire was able
to inate to the
recommended ination
pressure, remove the
maximum speed label
from the sealant
canister.
Place it in a highly visible location such as the
inside of the upper left corner of the windshield or
to the face of the radio/clock.
The maximum speed label reminds you to drive
cautiously and not to exceed 55 mph (90 km/h) until
you have the damaged tire inspected and repaired.
{CAUTION:
Storing the tire inator kit 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
the tire inator kit in the proper place.
17. Return the equipment to the proper storage location
in the trunk of your vehicle.
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{CAUTION:
Storing the tire inator kit 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 the tire inator kit in the
proper place.
11. Disconnect the compressor inator hose and wrap
the hose in the bottom of the inator kit.
12. Place the equipment in the original location in the
trunk of your vehicle.
Removal and Installation of the
Sealant Canister
To remove the sealant canister, do the following:
1. Unlock the air compressor inator hose from the
sealant canister by pulling the lever up.
2. Disconnect the air compressor inator hose from
the sealant canister.
3. Unwrap the sealant lling hose from the
compressor.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment needed to change a tire is located in
the trunk.
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-13for more
information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if equipped, by
removing the net hook attachments.
3. Lift up the carpet.
4. Turn the center nut on
the compact spare tire
cover counterclockwise
to remove it.
5. Remove the cover.
6. Remove the compact spare tire. SeeCompact
Spare Tire on page 5-99for more information.7. Turn the nut holding the jack counterclockwise and
remove it. Then remove the jack and wrench.
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10. Tighten the wheel nuts
rmly in a crisscross
sequence as shown.
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 the wheel cover on the compact spare
tire. It will not t. Store the wheel cover in the trunk
until the at tire is repaired or replaced.Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools
{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.
After the compact spare tire is put on the vehicle, store
the at tire in the trunk. Use the following procedure
to secure it in the trunk. When storing a full-size tire, use
the extension and protector/guide, located in the foam
holder to help avoid wheel surface damage.
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To store a full-size tire, do the following:
1. Install the tools in their original location in the trunk
area and secure.
2. Place the tire in the trunk with the valve stem facing
down, and the protector/guide placed through a
wheel bolt hole.
3. Remove the protector and attach the
retainer securely.
4. Place the protector/guide back in the foam holder
when putting the compact spare back in the trunk.
Store the cover as far forward as possible.
The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.
Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as
soon as possible. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 5-99for more information. Use the following as a
guide for storing the compact spare tire and tools.A. Retainer
B. Cover
C. Compact Spare Tire
D. Nut
E. Jack
F. Wheel Wrench
G. Extension and
Protective Guide
H. Foam Holder
I. Bolt Screw
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label in the trunk. It is very helpful if you
ever need to order parts. On this label, you will nd
the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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