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2007 Saturn Aura
Anyone have any clue what type of headlight bulbs they use and how to
change one. The thing is so tight in there it looks damn near impossible. Brad |
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2007 Saturn Aura
Here are pages straight out of the 07 Aura Owner's Manual:
Bulb Replacement For the type of bulb to use, see Replacement Bulbs on page 344. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your 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. Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Stoplamp/Taillamp C. Backup Lamp D. Sidemarker Lamp If a stoplamp or a taillamp needs to be replaced, you will need to see your Saturn retailer. 342 To replace a sidemarker lamp, turn signal lamp, or a back-up lamp, do the following: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 102 for more information. 2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle has one. 3. Remove the wing nuts holding the trunk trim. 4. Remove the three wing nuts, which hold the taillamp assembly, from inside the vehicle. 5. Remove the taillamp assembly. 6. Remove the wiring harness from the taillamp assembly by lifting the release tab. 7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it. 8. Pull the bulb from the socket. 9. Install a new bulb. 10. Reverse Steps 2 through 6 to reinstall the taillamp assembly. 343 License Plate Lamp To replace the license plate lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws holding the license plate lamp assembly to the fascia. 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. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the lamp assembly. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp 921 License Plate Lamp and Rear Sidemarker Lamp 168 Turn Signal Lamp 3156 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your retailer. B Rabbie wrote: > Anyone have any clue what type of headlight bulbs they use and how to > change one. The thing is so tight in there it looks damn near impossible. > > Brad |
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Joshua Aaron wrote:
> If a stoplamp or a taillamp needs to be replaced, > you will need to see your Saturn retailer. Are these LEDs? Why would the dealer need to change these? |
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Thanks I read the manual, but it never said what type of bulb (9006 and
H11). Apparently you have to take the bumper off to replace em though. Brad Joshua Aaron wrote: > Here are pages straight out of the 07 Aura Owner's Manual: > > Bulb Replacement > For the type of bulb to use, see Replacement > Bulbs on page 344. > For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this > section, contact your 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. > Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, > Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps > A. Turn Signal > Lamp > B. Stoplamp/Taillamp > C. Backup Lamp > D. Sidemarker > Lamp > If a stoplamp or a taillamp needs to be replaced, > you will need to see your Saturn retailer. > 342 > To replace a sidemarker lamp, turn signal lamp, or > a back-up lamp, do the following: > 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 102 for > more information. > 2. Remove the convenience net, if the vehicle > has one. > 3. Remove the wing nuts holding the trunk trim. > 4. Remove the three wing nuts, which hold the > taillamp assembly, from inside the vehicle. > 5. Remove the taillamp assembly. > 6. Remove the wiring harness from the taillamp > assembly by lifting the release tab. > 7. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to > remove it. > 8. Pull the bulb from the socket. > 9. Install a new bulb. > 10. Reverse Steps 2 through 6 to reinstall the > taillamp assembly. > 343 > License Plate Lamp > To replace the license plate lamp bulb, do the > following: > 1. Remove the two screws holding the license > plate lamp assembly to the fascia. > 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. Install the new bulb. > 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the > lamp assembly. > Replacement Bulbs > Exterior Lamp Bulb Number > Back-up Lamp 921 > License Plate Lamp and Rear > Sidemarker Lamp 168 > Turn Signal Lamp 3156 > For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact > your retailer. > > B Rabbie wrote: >> Anyone have any clue what type of headlight bulbs they use and how to >> change one. The thing is so tight in there it looks damn near impossible. >> >> Brad > |
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B Rabbie wrote:
> Thanks I read the manual, but it never said what type of bulb (9006 and > H11). Apparently you have to take the bumper off to replace em though. You're joking right? I heard that there was a Ford once where you had to drop the engine to change the headlights. |
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In article >, SMS > wrote:
>B Rabbie wrote: >> Thanks I read the manual, but it never said what type of bulb (9006 and >> H11). Apparently you have to take the bumper off to replace em though. > >You're joking right? > >I heard that there was a Ford once where you had to drop the engine to >change the headlights. I think that's probably an urban legend, but according to a guy I knew who owned one, the factory-recommended procedure for changing spark plugs on a Chevy Monza with V-8 engine involved undoing the motor mounts and jacking the engine upward a couple inches. He decided "screw that" and drilled holes in the wheel wells so he could reach them with an extension bar from the outside. -- Regards, Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again. |
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"SMS" > wrote in message ... >B Rabbie wrote: >> Thanks I read the manual, but it never said what type of bulb (9006 and >> H11). Apparently you have to take the bumper off to replace em though. > > You're joking right? > > I heard that there was a Ford once where you had to drop the engine to > change the headlights. I think you might be referring to the Mach I with the 351 Cleveland that required the engine to be lifted to change the spark plugs. Approx. 1970. Some did cut holes in the inner fenders to gain access. |
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SMS wrote:
> B Rabbie wrote: >> Thanks I read the manual, but it never said what type of bulb (9006 >> and H11). Apparently you have to take the bumper off to replace em >> though. > > You're joking right? > > I heard that there was a Ford once where you had to drop the engine to > change the headlights. That is what i read on a Saturn forum. One guy had to get one replaced on warranty and that is what they had to do. Was suggested to do that on my Acura RSX as well, but I managed not to have to. Stupid for just something so common. |
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Most people just left that spark plug in and changed 7, then jacked up the
engine to get access on alternating change cycles. By the way, my girl friend at the time owned a 1979 and it had the infamous 268 cubic inch small block V-8! Really fast, but a PITA to tune up because of lack of access in the engine compartment! Bob "Doug Miller" > wrote in message t... > I think that's probably an urban legend, but according to a guy I knew who > owned one, the factory-recommended procedure for changing spark plugs on a > Chevy Monza with V-8 engine involved undoing the motor mounts and jacking > the > engine upward a couple inches. He decided "screw that" and drilled holes > in > the wheel wells so he could reach them with an extension bar from the > outside. > > -- > Regards, > Doug Miller (alphageek at milmac dot com) > > It's time to throw all their damned tea in the harbor again. |
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B Rabbie wrote:
> SMS wrote: >> B Rabbie wrote: >>> Thanks I read the manual, but it never said what type of bulb (9006 >>> and H11). Apparently you have to take the bumper off to replace em >>> though. >> >> You're joking right? >> >> I heard that there was a Ford once where you had to drop the engine to >> change the headlights. > > > That is what i read on a Saturn forum. One guy had to get one replaced > on warranty and that is what they had to do. Was suggested to do that > on my Acura RSX as well, but I managed not to have to. Stupid for just > something so common. It's a real pain, as often when a light goes out you're not in a position to go to a dealer. It's often at night (duh) and often on a trip away from home. I remember having a headlight go out on a trip up to Lake Tahoe. It was about 10:00 at night. I stopped by a large supermarket (Raley's), bought a new sealed beam headlight, and installed it in about five minutes. It should be even easier these days, with not having to replace the whole thing, just the bulb. |
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