2009 PONTIAC G6 Owners Manual

Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and
should need no further adjustment.
However, if your vehicle is damaged in a crash, the
headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the
low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming
drivers ash their high-beam headlamps at you
(for vertical aim).
If the headlamps need to be re-aimed, it is
recommended that you take the vehicle to your
dealer/retailer for service.
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 5-57.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
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 LampC. Low-Beam
Headlamp
D. High-Beam
HeadlampTo replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws that secure the headlamp
assembly.
2. Remove the fasteners of the front facia by lifting
under them.
3. Pull the front facia back and then pull the headlamp
assembly out of the vehicle.
Assistance may be needed with this step to avoid
possible damage to the vehicle.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the fender
to release the ball stud from the retainer in the
fender bracket.
5. Remove the bulb access cover by turning it
counterclockwise.
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6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out
the bulb assembly.
7. 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.
8. Install a new bulb.
9. Turn the bulb access cover clockwise to reinstall it.
10. Push the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle
making sure to align the ball stud into its retainer.
11. Push the front fascia back into its original
location.
12. Reinstall the plastic push pins on the top of the
tire bar.
13. Reinstall the two screws that secure the
headlamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Sedan)
To replace a center high-mounted stoplamp
(CHMSL) bulb:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
2. Locate the center high-mounted stoplamp
(CHMSL) on the inside of the trunk lid.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness.4. Remove the cover by pressing the tabs at either
end with a tool.
5. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise.
6. Turn the bulb clockwise to install it.
7. Reinstall the cover and reconnect the wiring
harness.
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/retailer.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Sedan)
A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal
B. Sidemarker Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
2. Remove the convenience net.
3. Remove the wing nuts holding the trunk trim.4. Remove the two nuts that hold the taillamp
assembly.
5. Remove the taillamp assembly.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove.
7. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
8. Push the new bulb straight in until it clicks.
9. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall.
10. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and the two nuts
that hold the taillamp assembly.
11. Reinstall the wing nuts holding the trunk trim.
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
(Coupe)
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp
C. Back-up Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
2. Remove the convenience net.3. Remove the two wing nuts from the trunk trim and
pull back 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
from the taillamp assembly.
7. Pull the bulb from the socket.
8. Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks.
9. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall into the
taillamp assembly.
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10. Push the taillamp assembly back into the rear of
the vehicle.
11. Reinstall the three hex nuts retaining the taillamp
assembly.
12. Reinstall the trunk trim and the two wing nuts.
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:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 2-12.
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 taillamp 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. Push the new bulb straight in until it clicks.
8. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall.
9. Push the taillamp assembly back into place.
10. Reinstall the two nuts and one bolt retaining the
taillamp assembly.
11. Reinstall the trunk trim and three rubber covers.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate lamp bulb:
1. Remove the license plate assembly by turning the
two screws counterclockwise.
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. Push the new bulb in and turn it clockwise to install.
5. Replace the license plate lamp by pushing it through
the fascia opening.
6. Turn the two screws that hold the license plate
lamp clockwise to reinstall.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Coupe and Retractable Hardtop 921
Sedan 3057K
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL)912***
Front Parking and Turn
Signal Lamp3157KX
Front/Rear Sidemarker Lamp 194
License Plate Lamp 168
Headlamps
High-Beam Lamp H9
Low-Beam Lamp H11
Stoplamp, Taillamp and Turn
Signal Lamp3057K*
Sidemarker, Stoplamp, Taillamp
and Turn Signal Lamp3157K**
*Coupe and Sedan only
**Retractable Hardtop only
***Sedan Only
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your
dealer/retailer.
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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. Here is how to remove
the wiper blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from
the windshield.
2. Squeeze the grooved areas on each side of the
blade and turn the blade assembly away from the
arm connector.3. Install the new blade onto the arm connector and
make sure the grooved areas are fully set in the
locked position.
For the proper type and size, seeMaintenance
Replacement Parts on page 6-14.
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