BUICK PARK AVENUE 2005 Owner's Manual

3. Remove the bulb
socket by turning it
one-quarter turn
counterclockwise, while
pressing it rmly.
Then pull it out. You
can use a tool to
remove the bulb socket
if you are unable to
do it by hand.
4. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by
lifting the lock tab and pulling it away from the
plastic base.
5. Replace the old bulb with a new bulb. Make sure
not to touch the new bulb element with your
ngers, as the oils on your hands will reduce
bulb life.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reassemble the
headlamp assembly.When reassembling, make sure to align the pin at the
outboard edge of the headlamp assembly to the
plastic retainer at the outboard edge of the vehicle.
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Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. Once the headlamp assembly has been removed,
reach down from the top of the vehicle, and while
pressing the lock tab on the socket, turn the socket
one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out.
2. Remove the old bulb
by pulling it straight out
of the socket.
3. Replace the bulb and turn the bulb assembly back
into place.
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-Up Lamps
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1. There are four studs
located at the inside
edge of the trunk
lid. Remove the
protective vinyl caps
from the studs.
2. Remove the nuts from the studs.
3. Remove the six fasteners along the top of the
trunk lid (three on each side), holding the trunk
trim in place.
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4. Pull the trunk trim back to expose the three
remaining nuts holding the taillamp assembly
in place. Remove the protective vinyl caps from
the studs.5. From inside the trunk compartment, remove the
nuts from the studs.
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6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the trunk
lid. The bulbs are located on the back side of
the assembly.7. Turn the bulb socket
one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and
pull it out. You can
use a tool to remove
the bulb socket if
you are unable to do
it by hand.
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8. Once the socket has
been removed, pull the
bulb straight out to
remove it from
the socket.
9. Replace it with a new bulb.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.Rear Quarter Panel Turn Signal
and Stoplamps
1. Open the trunk.
2. On either side of the rear of the trunk is a plastic
retainer that holds the cargo net and taillamp
assembly in place. Remove the retainer by turning
it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the plastic
retaining screws on the
trunk’s interior.
4. Pull back the trunk trim panel.
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5. Beneath the trim panel are three nuts that secure
the taillamp assembly. Remove the nuts only from
the side you want to access. The turn signal
and stoplamp can now be accessed.6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle.
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7. Remove the bulb
socket assembly by
turning the socket
one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and
pulling it out.
8. Once the socket has
been removed, pull the
bulb straight out to
remove it from
the socket.9. Replace it with a new bulb.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up 3057
High-Beam Headlamp 9005
Low-Beam Headlamp 9006
Parking/Turn, Front 3057
Tail/Stop 3057
Tail/Turn 194
For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer.
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Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade
Check” underPart B: Owner Checks and Services on
page 6-19for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page 5-101.
To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following:
1. Position the wipers on the windshield in the
“mid” wipe position.
2. Lift the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield. The windshield wiper does not have a
locking upright position feature.3. Push the tab on the wiper blade assembly and pull
the assembly down enough to release it from the
U-hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly
away from the arm.
4. Replace the blade.
5. To reinstall the wiper blade assembly, slide it over
the wiper arm to engage the U-hooked end on the
wiper blade assembly. Pull up on the assembly
to lock it into place.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional
information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet
included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
{CAUTION:
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. SeeLoading Your
Vehicle on page 4-30.
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Underinated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be
checked when your tires are cold. See
Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-64.
Overinated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden
impact — such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If
your tread is badly worn, or if your tires
have been damaged, replace them.
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