lock BUICK CENTURY 1994 Workshop Manual

Wire Wheel Cover
Removing the wire wheel
cover requires this wire
wheel key wrench.
F1 Put the flat end into the
notch and carefully pry the
small center cover
off.
Remove the theft deterrent
wheel
nut by placing the
key end
of the wire wheel
wrench over the
nut and
turning
it to the left. Pull
off the wire wheel cover.
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Next, attach the wheel wrench to the bolt on the end of
the jack. Raise the jack a little by rotating the wheel
wrench clockwise
(to the right).
Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts.
Don't remove them yet.
Position the jack under the
vehicle nearest the tire to be
changed. The jack location
should be approximately
five inches
(12.7 cm) from
the wheel well.
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Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned will damage the vehicle or may
allow
the vehicle to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the
jack lift head into the proper location before raising your vehicle.
Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground
so there is
enough room for the spare tire to fit.
Remove all the wheel nuts and take
off the flat tire.
Remove any rust or dirt from
the wheel bolts, mounting
surfaces or spare wheel.
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Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely. Tighten the
wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence as shown.
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UT WHEEL
WRENCH
FULL SIZE FLAT /
JACK
USE TOP HOLE WITH VALVE STEM OUTBOARD FOR STORAGE OF
FULL-SIZE FLAT
Wagon Spare Cover Replacement
To install the spare tire cover in your station wagon
when
you are finished changing the tire:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Wagon 5.
Put the front lower corner of the cover into the floor
track. Overlap the lower rear edge of the front panel
one to two inches.
Slide the cover to the front;. the tabs must go
under
the rear edge.
Insert the front upper corner into the track, at the
bottom of the glass.
Adjust the position
of the cover to fit over the
weatherstrip. Push the panel down into the track in
the floor.
Push the panel to lock it into the track
of the molding
at
the bottom of the glass.
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Filling Your Tank The cap is behind a hinged door on the left side of your
vehicle.
To take off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
Be careful not
to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See “Cleaning the
Outside of Your Buick” in the Index.
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Engine Coolant Heater (Engine
Block Heater)
An engine coolant heater can be a big help if you have
to park outside in very cold weather,
0°F (- 18 “C) or
colder. If your vehicle has this option, see “Engine
Coolant Heater” in
the Index.
What to Do with Used Oil
Did you know that used engine oil contains certain
elements that may be unhealthy for
your skin and could
even cause cancer? Don’t let used oil stay on your skin
for very long. Clean your skin and nails with soap and
water, or a good hand cleaner. Wash or properly throw
away clothing or rags containing used engine
oil. (See
the manufacturer’s warnings about the use and disposal
of oil products.)
Used oil can be a real threat to the environment. If you
change your own oil, be sure
to drain all free-flowing
oil from the filter before disposal. Don’t ever dispose of
oil by putting it
in the trash, pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or bodies of water. Instead,
recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil. If
you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil,
ask your dealer, a service station
or a local recycling
center for help.
Air Cleaner
Your air cleaner is on the driver’s side of the engine
compartment.
To check or replace the filter, use a
screwdriver to loosen
the hose clamp, then lift the
rubber duct.
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Halogen Bulbs
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulb, see the Index under "Replacement
Bulbs."
1. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise 1/6 turn,
pressing in firmly, until the flanges align with the
slots in
the retainer ring.
2. Pull out the bulb assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb base from the wiring harness by
lifting the plastic locking tab.
To replace the bulb
assembly:
1.
2.
Snap a new bulb into
the wiring harness
(A).
Make sure the locking
tab
(B) is over the lock
(C).
Install the bulb
assembly by putting the
small tab
(D) in the
small notch in the
retainer ring
(E).
3. Turn the bulb assembly 1/6 turn clockwise to lock it
in place.
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Front Turn and Parking Bulb and/or Side
Marker Bulb Replacement
1. Raise the hood.
2. Insert a screwdriver into the loop of the spring,
which can be seen just behind the bulb assembly.
3. Pull the spring to the rear and slightly toward the
outside
of the car until the detent releases from the
notch in the headlight mounting frame.
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4. The bulb assembly is now loose. Pull it forward until
the bulb assembly can be reached.
To replace the turn/park bulb:
1. Rotate the bulb socket housing 1/4 turn
counterclockwise.
2. Push in and turn the bulb counterclockwise to
remove
it.
3. Put in the new bulb and turn it clockwise.
4. Snap the wire connector onto the bulb assembly.
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To replace the side marker bulb:
1. Remove the socket by turning it counterclockwise
2. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the
and
pulling it straight out.
socket.
3. Insert the new bulb by pressing it straight into the
socket.
4. Insert the socket by pressing it straight into the bulb
hole and turning it clockwise.
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To reinstall the lamp:
1. Guide the latch spring
through the opening in
the metal inner panel.
2. Engage the two blades on the lamp into the slots on
the headlamp while engaging the two pins at the rear
of the lamp openings into the sockets on the rear of
the lamp. The lamp is now in place.
3. Insert a screwdriver into the loop on the latch spring.
Pull the spring to the rear and slightly center
of the
vehicle until the detent engages into the notch.
Taillight Bulb Replacement (Sedan)
For the type of bulb, see the Index under “Replacement
Bulbs.”
Replacing bulbs in the taillight housing is very difficult,
and we recommend that you see your dealer when you
need a bulb replaced.
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Taillight Bulb Replacement (Wagon)
For the type of bulb, see the Index under “Replacement
Bulbs.”
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the three Phillips head screws.
3. Pull the taillight housing away from the body of the
vehicle.
4. Press the bulb housing release lever and turn the
housing
1/6 turn counterclockwise to remove it.
5. To remove the bulb, push in and rotate it
counterclockwise.
6. Reverse all steps to reassemble the taillight.
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