2007 PONTIAC G6 Owners Manual

To disconnect the jumper cables from both
vehicles, do the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from
the vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
other vehicle.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 368.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
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, Front Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
A. Front Sidemarker
B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp
C. Low-Beam Headlamp
D. High-Beam HeadlampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws that secure the
headlamp assembly.
2. Loosen the front fascia by removing the
plastic push pins along the top of the tie bar
by prying under the fasteners with a tool.
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3. Pull back the front fascia then pull the
headlamp assembly forward, out of the
vehicle. You need to pry the headlamp
assembly away from the fender. This frees
the ball stud from its retainer in the fender
bracket.
You might want someone to assist you with
the removal of the headlamp assembly to avoid
possible damage to the vehicle.
4. Remove the bulb access cover by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull out the bulb assembly.
6. Disconnect the bulb socket from the wiring
harness for headlamps.
For the front turn signal/parking or sidemarker
bulbs, unclip the bulb from the socket.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall the
bulb assembly and headlamp assembly.Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Sedan)
To replace a center high-mounted stoplamp
(CHMSL) bulb, do the following:
1. Open the trunk lid. SeeTrunk on page 113for
more information.
2. Locate the center high-mounted stoplamp
(CHMSL) on the inside of the trunk lid.
3. Unclip the wiring harness by using a tool to
disengage the connector.
4. Remove the cover by pressing the tabs at
either end with a tool.
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5. Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 3 through 5 to reinstall the
bulb assembly.
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Retractable Hardtop and Coupe)
If your vehicle has this component and it needs
replacement, it is recommended that it be replaced
as a unit by your dealer.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Sedan)
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal
B. Sidemarker Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113
for more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle
has one.
3. Remove the wing nuts holding the trunk trim.
4. Remove the two nuts, which hold the taillamp
assembly, from inside the vehicle.
5. Remove the taillamp assembly.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove.7. Pull the bulb from the socket.
8. Install a new bulb.
9. Reverse Steps 2 through 7 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Sidemarker, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps (Coupe)
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
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To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113
for more information.
2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle
has one.
3. Remove the two wing nuts from the trunk trim
to expose the hex nuts.
4. Remove the three hex nuts retaining the
taillamp assembly.5. Pull the assembly off to the side to release it
from the rear of the vehicle.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove.
7. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.
8. Install a new bulb.
9. Reverse Steps 3 through 5 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Retractable Hardtop)
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up LampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 113
for more information.
2. Locate the three rubber covers in the trunk trim,
near the taillamp assembly and remove them.
3. Remove the two nuts and one bolt retaining
the taillamp assembly.
4. Pull off the assembly to the side to release it
from the vehicle.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove.
6. Pull the bulb from the bulb socket.
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate lamp bulb, do the
following:
1. Remove the two screws holding the license
plate lamp assembly to the fascia.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward
through the fascia 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
lamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp
Coupe and Retractable
Hardtop921
Sedan 3057K
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)912***
Front Parking and
Turn Signal Lamp3157KX
Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamp 194
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