2010 PONTIAC G3 Owners Manual

8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to thenegative (−) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote negative (−) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Do not let the other end touch anything until the
next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable
does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy,
unpainted metal engine part or to a remote
negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead
battery. 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable at
least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead
battery, but not near engine parts that move.
The electrical connection is just as good there, and
the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is
much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
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Notice:If the jumper cables are connected or
removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may
occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always
connect and remove the jumper cables in the
correct order, making sure that the cables do not
touch each other or other metal.
Jumper Cable Removal
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative (–) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative (−) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 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.
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 flash 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.
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Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see
Replacement Bulbs on page 6‑49.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer/retailer.
Halogen Bulbs
{WARNING:
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.
Headlamps
To replace a headlamp bulb:1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 6‑12.
2. Remove the three bolts to remove the headlamp
assembly.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of the bulb.
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4. Remove the headlamp cap.
5. Release the spring that retains the bulb byloosening the screw.
6. Remove the old bulb and install the new bulb.
7. Install the bulb retaining spring and tighten the screw.
8. Reinstall the headlamp cap.
9. Reconnect the wiring harness at the rear of the bulb.
10. Reinstall the headlamp assembly using the three bolts.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
To replace a front turn signal or parking lamp bulb:1. Open the hood. See Hood Release
on page 6‑12for more information.
2. Remove the three bolts to remove the headlamp
assembly.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the rear of the bulb.
4. Turn the front turn signal bulb socketcounterclockwise.
5. Pull the front turn signal bulb socket out of the lamp housing.
6. Press the bulb inward and turn it counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb socket.
7. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in and turning it clockwise.
8. Install the socket into the lamp housing by turning it clockwise.
9. Reconnect the wiring harness connector at the rear of the bulb.
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10. Reinstall the headlamp assembly using thethree bolts.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Hatchback)
To replace a CHMSL bulb on the hatchback:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate (Hatchback)
on
page 3‑11for more information.
2. Pull down on the lamp assembly while holding the end of the bracket.
3. Remove the lens cover using a flat head screwdriver.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb holder.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
(CHMSL) (Sedan)
To replace a CHMSL bulb on the sedan:1. Open the trunk. See Trunk
on page 3‑8for more
information.
2. Remove the two screws and the lamp housing. Disconnect the wiring harness connector before
removing the lamp housing.
3. Remove the five screws and the reflectorassembly.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb holder.
5. Install the new bulb.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker,
Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps
To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp, stoplamp,
or back-up bulb:
1. Open the liftgate or trunk. See Liftgate (Hatchback)
on page 3‑11orTrunk on page 3‑8.
Hatchback
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Sedan
2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the socket.
4. Press the bulb in and turn counterclockwise to remove from the socket.
5. Press the new bulb in and turn clockwise to install the bulb into the socket.
6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall.
7. Reinstall the lamp assembly and two screws.
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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