2007 Saturn Aura

[B Rabbie]

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

 

[Joshua Aaron]

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.

 

[SMS]

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?

 

[B Rabbie]

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

 

[SMS]

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.

 

[Doug Miller]

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.

 

[NapalmHeart]

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.

 

[B Rabbie]

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.

 

[Bob Shuman]

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

 

[SMS]

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.

 

[SMS]

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.

Hmm, did I jinx myself? I was up in Yosemite, and on Saturday 12/30 my
relative who was up there with us told me that one of my headlights was
out. I did whatever someone in that situation would do, I got a spare
headlamp bulb out of the back, and installed it in about five minutes.
The relative couldn't believe that someone would actually carry a spare
headlight bulb with them on a long trip, while I feigned disbelief that
anyone would _not_ carry one, "you're kidding, I've never met anyone
that didn't carry a spare bulb--until now."