2009 PONTIAC G5 bulb

4. Remove the outer two screws from the taillamp
assembly.
5. Lift up on the tab and pull the wiring harness
straight out.
6. Remove the taillamp assembly from the quarter
panel.
A. Sidemarker
B. Stoplamp/Turn Signal/Taillamp
C. Back-up7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it
straight out.
8. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket.
9. Push the new bulb straight into the socket.
10. Push the new bulb into the taillamp assembly and
turn it clockwise to lock it into place.
11. Reinstall the taillamp assembly into the quarter
panel.
12. Push the wiring harness straight into the taillamp
assembly and push the tab down.
13. Reinstall the outer two screws into the taillamp
assembly.
14. Reinstall the trunk trim and the fasteners.
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Back-Up Lamps (Coupe)
To replace a back-up lamp bulb:
1. Remove the two screws from the face of the
back-up lamp.
2. Pull the lamp straight out from the fascia pocket.
3. Hold and turn the bulb socket clockwise and
then release it from the lamp housing.
4. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.
5. Push the new bulb straight into the bulb socket until
it clicks.
6. Push the bulb socket into the housing and turn it
clockwise to lock it into place.
7. Push the lamp straight into the fascia pocket.
8. Reinstall the two screws into the face of the
back-up lamp.
License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws holding each of the license
plate lamps.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp toward you
through the opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Push the bulb straight into the socket and turn
clockwise to reinstall.
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6. Push and turn the license plate lamp away from
you through the opening.
7. Reinstall the two screws holding the license
plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamps 921
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp (CHMSL)912
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps 3157KX
Halogen Headlamps,
High/Low-Beam9007 LL
License Plate Lamp and
Sidemarker194
Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn
Signal Lamps3057KX
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear
or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
for more information on wiper blade inspection.Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeMaintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14.
Here is how to remove the wiper blades:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
2. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly
toward the driver side of the vehicle.
3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2.
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Audio System.................................................3-52
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-85
Setting the Clock.........................................3-53
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-87
Audio System(s).............................................3-55
Audio Systems
Radio Reception..........................................3-86
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-85
Automatic Door Lock.......................................2-10
Automatic Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-19
Operation...................................................2-26
B
Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-46
Battery..........................................................5-33
Electric Power Management..........................3-15
Run-Down Protection...................................3-16
Belt Routing, Engine.......................................6-15
Bluetooth
®.....................................................3-74
Brake
Emergencies................................................ 4-5Brake Fluid....................................................5-30
Brakes..........................................................5-30
Antilock....................................................... 4-4
Parking......................................................2-30
System Warning Light..................................3-29
Braking........................................................... 4-4
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-5
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-20
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-47
Back-Up Lamps - Ambulance Body................5-46
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)........5-43
Fog Lamp ..................................................3-14
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-41
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-38
Headlamps.................................................5-41
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-42
License Plate Lamps....................................5-46
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps..................5-44
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps........................................5-44
Buying New Tires...........................................5-65
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Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-90
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-19
Windshield Washer......................................5-29
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-14
Fog Lamp Light..............................................3-37
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-9
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Economy Driving........................................... 4-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-10
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Fuses
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-105
Floor Console Fuse Block...........................5-104
Fuses and Circuit Breakers.........................5-103
Windshield Wiper.......................................5-103G
Gage
Speedometer..............................................3-24
Tachometer.................................................3-24
Gages
Fuel..........................................................3-38
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-41
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................5-41
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-38
Headlamp Wiring...........................................5-103
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Headlamps....................................................3-12
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-41
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................3-13
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
and Parking Lamps..................................5-42
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-13
Range Adjustment......................................... 1-7
Wiper Activated...........................................3-13
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...........................................................3-18
Engine Coolant...........................................2-25
Height Adjuster, Driver Seat............................... 1-3
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-37
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-17
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-18
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-15
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-19I
Ignition Positions.............................................2-21
Indicator/Warning LIghts
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)...................3-31
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-32
Ination - Tire Pressure...................................5-55
Instrument Panel
Brightness..................................................3-14
Cluster.......................................................3-23
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Introduction...................................................... 6-2
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-34
K
Keyless Entry, Remote Operation........................ 2-3
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
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Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-28
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility................. 7-7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-3
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-6
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
the Spare Tire.............................................5-86
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-82
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-47
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-14
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government................................................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the U.S.
Government................................................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-66
Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash..................................................1-67
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-23
Ride Control Systems....................................... 4-6
Electronic Stability (ESC)................................ 4-6
Roadside Assistance Program............................ 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-22
Roof
Sunroof......................................................2-42
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-35S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-25
Safety Belts
Care of ......................................................5-97
Extender....................................................1-28
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-15
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-23
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-10
Use During Pregnancy.................................1-28
Safety Defects
Reporting to Canadian Government................7-16
Reporting to General Motors.........................7-16
Reporting to the U.S. Government.................7-15
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
Scheduling Appointments.................................7-10
Sealant Kit, Tire..............................................5-72
Seats
Driver Seat Height Adjuster............................. 1-3
Easy Entry Seat............................................ 1-8
Heated Seats............................................... 1-4
Manual Lumbar............................................. 1-3
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-9
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-45
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-48
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