light BUICK REGAL 1994 Repair Manual

Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
Halogen Bulbs
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Headlight bulbs can be changed as described by the
following procedure.
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1. Remove the electrical 4. Install the electrical connector with slotted grooves
connector
(A) from the toward to de front of vehicle.
bulb
by raising the lock
tab (B) and pulling the
connector down and
away from the bulb’s
plastic base
(C).
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Taillamp Bulb Replacement
Remove the plastic nuts that secure the trunk trim over
the taillights area.
2.
3.
Press and turn the plastic base (C) a 1/4 turn
counterclockwise and remove from the metal
retaining ring
(E) by gently pulling back and away
from the headlight.
Install the new bulb by inserting the smallest tab
(D)
lqcated on top of the plastic base into the
corresponding notch in the metal retaining ring
(E).
Turn 1/4 turn clockwise until it stops. The small
plastic tab should be at the top
of the metal ring.
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1. Remove the plastic wingnuts of the taillamp bulbs
you want to replace.
2. Pull the taillight away from body carefully, to avoid
scratching
the paint or dropping it.
3. Squeeze the bulb socket and turn it 1/4 turn to detach
it from the light.
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4. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from its
socket. The new bulb
must be aligned properly, then
push
it in the socket. Reinstall the socket, taillight,
and rear
trunk trim.
Loading Your Vehicle
TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION
OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT.
FRT. CTR.
RR. TOTAL LBS. KG
MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE
CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE
TIRE
SIZE SPEED PRESSURE
RTG
PSI/KPa
FRT.
RR.
SPA.
IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1/28KPa
SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL
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Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it
may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information label
found on the deck lid, tells you the proper size, speed
rating and recommended inflation pressures for the tires
on your vehicle. It also gives you important information
about the number of people that can be in your vehicle
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Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted.
If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks
air, replace
it (except some aluminum wheels, which can
sometimes be repaired). See your Buick dealer
if any of
these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset, and be mounted the
same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts,
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure
to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your Buick
model. NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling,
speedometer/odometer calibration, headlight
aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance,
and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and
chassis.
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0 Use solvent-type cleaners in a well-ventilated area
only. If you use them, don’t saturate the stained area.
0 If a ring forms after spot cleaning, clean the entire
area immediately or
it will set.
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
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Vacuum and brush the area to remove any loose dirt.
Always clean a whole trim panel or section. Mask
surrounding trim along stitch or welt lines.
Mix Multi-Purpose Powdered Cleaner following the
directions on the container label.
Use suds only and apply
with a clean sponge.
Don’t saturate the material.
Don’t
rub it roughly.
As soon as you’ve cleaned the section, use a sponge
to remove the suds.
Rinse
the section with a clean, wet sponge.
Wipe off what’s left
with a slightly damp paper towel
or cloth.
Then dry
it immediately with a blow dryer or a heat
lamp.
NOTICE:
Be careful with a hair dryer or heat lamp. You
could scorch the fabric.
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0 Wipe with a clean cloth.
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all.
Some spots and stains
will clean off better with just
water and mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
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Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with
a clean, dull knife or scraper. Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths (preferably
cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of
the stain, “feathering” toward the center. Keep
changing to
a clean section of the cloth.
When you clean a stain from fabric, immediately dry
the area
with an air hose, hair dryer, or heat lamp to
help prevent a cleaning ring. (See the previous
NOTICE.)
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Special Cleaning Problems
Greasy or Oily Stains
Such as grease, oil, butter, margarine, shoe polish,
coffee with cream, chewing gum, cosmetic creams,
vegetable oils, wax crayon, tar and asphalt.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain.
0 Follow the solvent-type instructions described
earlier.
0 Shoe polish, wax crayon, tar and asphalt will stain if
left on a vehicle seat fabric. They should be removed
as soon as possible. Be careful, because the cleaner
will dissolve them and may cause them to spread.
Non-Greasy Stains
Such as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice,
milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the
0 If a stain remains, follow the foam-type instructions
soiled area
with cool water.
described earlier.
0 If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit or urine, treat
the area with a waterbaking soda solution:
1 teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1 cup (250 ml)
of lukewarm water.
0 If needed, clean lightly with solvent-type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and
unknown stains.
0 Carefully scrape off excess stain, then clean with
cool water and allow to dry.
0 If a stain remains, clean it with solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You
may have to do it more than once.
you don’t get them off quickly. Use a clean cloth and
a solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
0 Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short
circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers, and
fusible thermal links in the wiring itself. This greatly
reduces
the chance of fires caused by electrical
problems.
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Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to
replace
the bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
Headlights
The headlight wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the light switch. An electrical overload will cause the
lights to
go on and off, or in some cases to remain off. If
this happens, have your headlight wiring checked right
away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and
a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the motor cools. If
the overload is caused by some electrical problem and
not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes
away.
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Fuse Block
Amp Description
1.
2.
10
10
3. 20
4.
2s
5. IO
6. 15
7. 15
8. 1s
9. 20
10.
1s
11. 5
12. 1s
13. 15 Radio
& Clock, Steering
Wheel Radio Switches.
Headlight Switch, Air Bag Diagnostic Module, ABS
Lamp Driver Module, Daytime Running Lamps
Module (w/DRL), TCC/Brake Switch, Cruise
Control Cut-Out Switch, Instrument Cluster, Chime
Module, Rear Defogger Timer Relay
A/C HI Blower Relay
Wipermasher Switch
Turn Signal Flasher
TCC/Brake Switch, Hazard Flasher
Vanity Mirror, Lights, I/P Compartment Light,
Courtesy Lights, Trunk Courtesy Light,
Dome/Reading Lights, Cigar Lighter.
Air Bag Diagnostic Module
Power Door Locks, Remote Keyless Entry System
Cigar Lighter
Theft Deterrent Decoder Module
Heater, Vent A/C Solenoid Box, A/C LO Blower
Relay
Chime Module, Electronic Brake Control Module.
Theft Deterrent Decoder Module, Radio, Passive
Restraint Timer Relay, Low Oil Level Module
1s.
Amp Description
14. 15 Air Temperature Valve Motors, Instrument Cluster,
Daytime Running Lights Module (w/DRL), HVAC
Control Assembly, Multi-Function Lever, Heated
Oxygen Sensor
#2, Passenger Temperature Control
Electrical Center
#2, ABS Relay
16. 10 Antenna Relay, Outside Mirror Control, Front
Window/Door Lock Switches, Front Door Handle
Switches
17.
Not Used
18. 5 Air Bag Diagnostic Module
5 Electronic Brake Control Module, Underhood
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This fuse panel is inside the
glove
box. Pull the cover
down to access the
fuses.
Some spare fuses and a fuse
puller are included.
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10
25
1s
Electrical Center
Driver Side - Underhood
Amp Description
Minifuse
1. Not Used
2. Not Used
3. Not Used
4. Fog Lamps
5. Parking Lamps, Headlight Switch
6. Horn Relay, Underhood Light
7. Not Used
8. Not Used
9. Not Used
Maxifuse
10. 40
11 40
Component Center: Power Windows Circuit
Breaker, Passenger Side Underhood
Electrical Center, TCC and Engine Emissions
Fuses
I/P Fuse Block: Radio, Wiper, HVAC, ABS
and Turn Signal Fuses; Passenger Side
Underhood Electrical Center:
Fuel Injections,
ECM IGN and
ELEK IGN Fuses
Amp Description
12. 30 Headlight Switch Circuit Breaker
13. 60 ABS Relay
Relay
14. Anti-lock Brake System
1s. Fog Lamps
16. Horn
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