1994 BUICK CENTURY headlamp

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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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.
I
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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~ ~~~ Replaceable Light Bulbs
Application Number
Exterior
Back-up Lamps ........................ 1156
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Except Luggage Carrier Mounted
........ 1 141
Front Parking/Tum Signal Lamps
.......... 2057
Headlamps Low-Beam
.......................... 9006
High-Beam
.......................... 9005
License Plate Lamps
..................... 194
Rear Tail/Stop/Turn Signal Lamps
......... 2057
Tail Lamp Only
....................... 194
Tail/Stop Only
........................ 194
Front
................................ 194
Rear
................................. 24
Underhood Lamp
....................... 56 1
Luggage Carrier Mounted ............... 577
Sidemarker Lamps
Application Number
Interior
Air Conditioner/Heater Controls .......... T- 1 . 0
Ashtray ............................... 194
Cluster Lighting
........................ 161
Courtesy Lamps
........................ 561
Dome
............................... 2 1 1-2
Dome Courtesy
....................... 214-2
Domemeading Lamps
.................... 906
Gear Selector Indicator
................. 194G
GloveBox
............................. 174
Indicator Lamps
........................ 194
Indicator Lamp
. SRS .................... 195
Rear Compartment Lid Lamp
............. 1003
Rear Dome
. Wagon ................... 211-2
Turn Signal Indicators
.................... 194
Vanity Mirror
.......................... 124
Headlamp High-Beam
Indicator
............ 194
Map
.................................. 168
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Fabric Cleaning ................................ 246
Features and Controls ............................. 65
Filling
the Fuel Tank ............................. 21 1
Filter. Oil ............................... 2 13.259. 260
Finish Care
..................................... 249
Finish Damage
.................................. 25 1
First Gear
....................................... 82
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 172
Flat Tire
....................................... 193
FloodedEngine
.................................. 76
Fluid Brake
....................................... 228
Capacities
............................... 259. 260
Power Steering ............................... 226
Transaxle
.................................... 220
Windshield Washer
............................ 227
Fluids and Lubricants. Recommended
................ 277
Folding Rear Seats
................................ 17
Foreign Operation
............................... 2 10
Francais. Guide En ................................. 2
Freeway Driving
................................ 157
French Language Manual ........................... 2
Fuel
.......................................... 209
Capacity
................................ 259. 260
FillingYourTank
............................. 211
Gage
....................................... 112
In Foreign Countries
........................... 210
Fuse Usage Chart ................................ 255
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................ 254
Gage
Battery (Voltage Indicator)
...................... 119
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 116
Fuel ........................................ 112
Gasoline
....................................... 209
Gasoline Tank. Filling Your
........................ 211
Gear Positions
................................... 79
Glass Cleaning
.................................. 248
GloveBox
...................................... 73
Halogen Bulbs
................................. 232
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 172
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 232
High-Low Beam Changer
....................... 91
“On” Warning ................................. 99
Head Restraints
.................................. 17
Hearing Impaired Assistance
....................... 283
Heater
......................................... 123
Highway Hypnosis
............................... 159
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......................... 160
Hitches. Trailer .................................. 167
Hood Release
................................... 212
Hot Coolant Warning Light/Gage
............... 11 5. 116
Hot Engine Safety Warnings
....................... 184
Headlights
...................................... 98
Heater. Engine Block (Engine Coolant Heater)
.. ., ... 78, 218
Horn
........................................... 88
Hydroplaning ................................... 155
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