How do you change a brake or 'taillamp' bulb on a 2006 Saturn Ion? The manual is not clear on how to do it. Much appreciated!

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You take off the top spring then the adjuster then release the spring holding the back shoe then take off the bottom spring then the front shoe spring with that shoe loose you can disconnect the parking brake do not set the parking bake to do a brake job you can't get the drum off to start with

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1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
   
2. Open the trunklid.
   
3. Remove the quarter trim panel.
   
4. Remove the three retaining nuts for the taillamp assembly.
   
5. Carefully pull the rear lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
   
6. Detach the bulb(s) socket electrical connector.
   
7. Rotate the bulb(s) socket counterclockwise approximately 1/4 of a turn and remove the socket from the lamp assembly.
   
8. Remove the bulb(s) from the socket by pulling the bulb straight out.
   
9. The installation is the reverse of the removal.
   

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Remove the trim clip center retainer and...

... remove the clip from the trim

Remove the trim from the trunk

Carefully pull back the trim to access the taillamp retaining nuts. Remove the retaining nuts and...

... pull the taillamp away from the body to...

... detach the connectors for the taillamp bulbs and...

... rotate the bulb sockets from the taillamp assembly

Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket

Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 68 from Owners Manual for more information.



2. Remove the two screws, which hold the taillamp assembly, from inside the vehicle.
3. Remove the taillamp assembly.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove.
5. Pull the bulb from the socket.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly.


Hope this helps to solve it.

The brake system should be flushed, every 2 years or when brake service is needed. As for the Fuel Injection Service, NO.... just fill up your fuel tank and add a bottle of Chevron TECHRON fuel system cleaner in every 3 months.

Check brake light relay in relay box under hood. Relay should click when brake pedal is depressed. See my tip at http://www.fixya.com/cars/r6022358-relay_check

ENGINE OIL + FILTER CHANGE.LUBRICATE CHASSIS SUSPENSION AND STEERING LINKAGE - LUBRICATE TRANSAXLE SHIFT LINKAGE AND PARKING BRAKE CABLE GUIDES - LUBRICATE UNDERBODY CONTACT POINTS AND LINKAGE - SERVICE/ INSPECT DRIVE SHAFT BOOTS SUSPENSION BUSHINGS + BALL JOINT SEALS. SERVICE/INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM + THROTTLE LINKAGE.ROTATE TIRES.SERVICE/INSPECT BRAKE HOSE + BRAKE LINING.REPLACE AIR FILTER ELEMENT.REPLACE SPARK PLUGS IF YOU HAVE PLATINUM PLUGS REPLACE THEM AT 100000 MILES.SERVICE/ INSPECT - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID AND FILTER.ALSO SERVICE/INSPECT IGNITION CABLES + FUEL SYSTEMS AND VACUUM LINES / HOSES.

Rear Turn Signal, Brake & Parking Lights The taillamps, stoplamps and rear turn signals lamps are all incorporated into the rear taillamps. The taillamps are lit whenever the parking lamps or headlamps are in operation. The rear turn signal lamps flash with the front turn signal lamps whenever a turn is indicated with the turn signal/headlamp dimmer switch. The stoplamps light whenever the brake pedal is depressed and the stoplamp switch is closed.





The trim panel is likely held in place with retainers like this. Back out the screw to release tension on the pin legs and remove the fastener



The taillamp is retained by plastic wingnuts



Remove the plastic wing nuts from the taillamp housing



Remove the taillamp housing from the vehicle to service the light bulbs

1. Open the rear compartment (trunk).
   
2. If equipped, unhook the convenience net that stretches between the taillamps. It is attached to hooks molded into the plastic taillamp assembly retaining wingnuts. Loosen the rear compartment trim panel. It is retained by plastic pins with a screw in the center. Back out the screw to release any tension on the plastic pin legs, and pull the trim (thin carpet-like material) for access to the taillamps.
   
3. Remove the plastic taillamp assembly retaining wingnuts.
   
4. Remove the taillamp assembly from the vehicle and service the light bulbs as required.
   
5. Installation is the reverse of the removal process.
   
6. Test the lights for correct operation.
   

2006 Saturn Ion Quad Coupe 2dr Cpe Ion.1 Base Manual
2.2L DOHC SFI 16-valve L4 Ecotec engine
Steel timing chain

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