2007 CHEVROLET EQUINOX Owners Manual

4. Remove the three headlamp assembly
attachment screws.
5. Pull the radiator cover/front grill toward you
and pull the headlamp assembly up and out
from the vehicle.A. Parking Lamp
B. Sidemarker LampC. Low/High-Beam
Headlamp
D. Turn Signal Lamp
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6. Press the clip (A)
on the electrical
connector when
replacing the
low-beam or
high-beam bulb, then
pull it straight off.
Turn the bulb retaining ring (B)
counterclockwise to remove it and then
pull the bulb assembly straight out.
For all other bulbs, turn the socket
counterclockwise and pull it out from the
headlamp assembly. Pull the bulb straight
out from the socket.
7. Push the new bulb into the socket and
reinstall the socket into the headlamp
assembly by turning it clockwise.
For the low-beam or high-beam bulb, install
the new bulb being sure to align the notches
in the bulb with the notches in the headlamp
assembly.8. Place the retaining ring over the bulb/socket
and turn it clockwise to tighten it and secure
the bulb/socket.
9. Connect the electrical connector.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
headlamp assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
A. Turn Signal
Lamp/Taillamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp
C. Sidemarker Lamp
D. Back-Up Lamp
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the liftgate. SeeLiftgate on page 107
for more information.
2. Remove the taillamp
screw covers and
then remove the
two screws.3. Carefully slide the
taillamp assembly
outward to clear the
stud (see arrow)
and then rearward
and away from
the body of
the vehicle.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
disconnect it from the taillamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb socket.
6. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket.
7. Insert the bulb socket into the taillamp housing
and turn it clockwise to secure.
8. Reverse Steps 2 and 3 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws holding each of the
license plate lamps to the liftgate handle.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp down
through the liftgate opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
license plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Front Parking Lamp 194 N/A
Front Sidemarker Lamp 168
Front Turn Signal Lamp 1156 N/A
License Plate Lamp 9421330
Low/High-Beam Lamp 9007
Rear Sidemarker Lamp W5W
Rear Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp 1157
Stoplamp/Taillamp 1157
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 439for 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 449.
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Here’s how to replace the windshield wiper blades:
1. Make sure the front wipers are turned off.
2. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
3. 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.4. Push the new wiper blade securely on the
wiper arm until you hear the release clip
“click” into place.
5. Push the release clip, from Step 3, down to
secure the wiper blade into place.
Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement
To replace the rear window wiper blade, do the
following:
1. Make sure that the rear wiper is off.
2. Pull the wiper away from the rear window.
3. 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.
4. Push the new wiper blade securely on the
wiper arm until you hear the release clip
“click” into place.
5. Push the release clip, from Step 3, down to
secure the wiper blade into place.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires
made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever
have questions about your tire warranty and where
to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for
details. For additional information refer to the tire
manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used
tires are dangerous.
Overloading your vehicle’s tires can
cause overheating as a result of too
much friction. You could have an
air-out and a serious accident. See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 315.
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Underinated tires pose the same
danger as overloaded tires. The
resulting accident could cause serious
injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be checked when
your vehicle’s tires are cold. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 390.
Overinated tires are more likely to
be cut, punctured, or broken by a
sudden impact — such as when you
hit a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If the tire’s tread is badly worn, or
if your vehicle’s tires have been
damaged, replace them.
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Tire Sidewall Labeling
Useful information about a tire is molded into its
sidewall. The examples below show a typical
passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire
sidewall.(A) Tire Size:The tire size is a combination of
letters and numbers used to dene a particular
tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type,
and service description. See the “Tire Size”
illustration later in this section for more detail.
(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria
Specication):Original equipment tires designed
to GM’s specic tire performance criteria have
a TPC specication code molded onto the sidewall.
GM’s TPC specications meet or exceed all
federal safety guidelines.
(C) DOT (Department of Transportation):
The Department of Transportation (DOT) code
indicates that the tire is in compliance with the
U.S. Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards.
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
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(D) Tire Identication Number (TIN):The letters
and numbers following DOT (Department of
Transportation) code is the Tire Identication
Number (TIN). The TIN shows the manufacturer
and plant code, tire size, and date the tire
was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto both
sides of the tire, although only one side may have
the date of manufacture.
(E) Tire Ply Material:The type of cord and
number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread.
(F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG):
Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires
based on three performance factors: treadwear,
traction, and temperature resistance. For more
information seeUniform Tire Quality Grading
on page 400.
(G) Maximum Cold Ination Load Limit:
Maximum load that can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to support that load.(A) Temporary Use Only:The compact spare
tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of
approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should
not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h).
The compact spare tire is for emergency use
when a regular road tire has lost air and gone at.
If your vehicle has a compact spare tire, see
Compact Spare Tire on page 416andIf a Tire
Goes Flat on page 404.
Compact Spare Tire Example
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