Bulb replacement, Halogen bulbs, Headlamps – Saturn 2009 VUE Hybrid User Manual

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Bulb Replacement

For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs
on page 5-37.

For any bulb changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer/retailer.

Halogen Bulbs

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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 5-36.

1. Open the hood. See Hood

Release on page 5-9 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.

Service and Appearance Care

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