Saturn 2009 VUE Automobile User Manual


 
Bulb Replacement
For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs
on page 5-41.
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.
Headlamps
To replace one of the headlamp
bulbs, use the following procedure.
To replace the parking/turn signal
lamp bulb, see Front Turn Signal
and Parking Lamps on page 5-40.
1. Open the hood. See Hood
Release on page 5-11 for
more information.
2. Remove the two screws from the
top of the front fascia and grille.
They are inboard of the
headlamp assembly.
3. Remove the three screws
retaining the headlamp assembly.
4. Insert a flat blade tool through the
opening in the top. Make sure the
tool fits through the opening in the
headlamp bracket lower arm.
5. Push the locking tab toward the
rear of the vehicle with the tool
to lift the headlamp bracket
lower arm.
6. Pull back on the front fascia and
then pull the headlamp assembly
out from the vehicle. Another
person might be needed to assist
with this step.
7. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb
assembly.
8. Turn the bulb assembly
counterclockwise to remove it
from the housing.
9. Replace the old bulb with a
new one.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to
reinstall.
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