2006 SATURN ION clock

Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)
To change a CHMSL bulb, do the following:
1. Remove the CHMSL cover by pulling down on the
cover edges from inside the vehicle.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it.
3. Replace with the appropriate bulb.
4. Reinstall the bulb socket by turning it clockwise.
5. Replace the cover.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
To change one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-11for more
information.
2. Remove the three retaining screws from the
taillamp assembly.
3. Slide the taillamp assembly back and remove it
from the quarter panel.
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4. Remove the bulb socket by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Pull the bulb from the socket and replace it with the
appropriate bulb.
6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamps 921
CHMSL PC-175
Front Turn Signal/
Parking Lamp/DRL5702KA
1
Headlamps 9007
Stoplamp and
Taillamps (Top)3057K
1Phillips Only
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
retailer.
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A. Cover
B. Retainer
C. Spare Tire
D. Wing Nut
E. Jack and Wheel Wrench
F. Bolt
3. Remove the retainer (B) that holds down the spare
tire. SeeCompact Spare Tire on page 5-90.
4. Remove the spare tire (C) by placing your hands at
the four and eight o’clock positions. Gently pull it up
and out of the trunk.
5. Remove the wing nut (D) that holds the jack and
remove the jack and wheel wrench (E).
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A. Retainer
B. Jack and Wheel Wrench
C. Spare Tire
D. Foam Support
E. Bolt
3. Remove the retainer (A) that holds down the jack,
wheel wrench (B) and spare tire (C).
4. Remove the spare tire by placing your hands at the
four and eight o’clock positions. Gently pull it up
and out of the trunk.
The tools you will be using include the jack (A) and
wheel wrench (B).
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You will need to turn the plastic wheel nut
counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench from
the jack.Press the button and then pull on the end of the wheel
wrench to extend the handle.
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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the compact
spare tire to t under the vehicle.6. Remove all of the
wheel nuts.
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10. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
{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 5-109for 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 5-109for the wheel nut
torque specication.
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