1996 BUICK REGAL headlamp

Bulb Replacement
In this section, you’ll find directions for changing the
“Replacement Bulbs”
in the Index to find the type of
bulb
you should use.
- bulbs in some of the lamps on your Buick. See
Halogen Bulbs
I
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
I
Headlamps
I. Press and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise
one-quarter turn.
2. Pull the bulb socket out of the headlamp housing.
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3. Lift the plastic locking
tab on the electrical
connector and pull the
connector from the
headlamp bulb socket.
4. Align the tabs on the new bulb socket with the slots
5. Turn the bulb socket clockwise. Avoid touching the
in the housing and install the bulb socket.
glass
on the new bulb.
6. Snap the electrical connector into the bulb socket.
1. Remove the plastic nuts and pull the carpet away
from the rear of the trunk.
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NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle
ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to
the body and chassis.
See “Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index .for more
information. Used
Replacement Wheels
Putting
a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used
or
how many miles it’s been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause an accident.
If you have to
replace a wheel, use a new
GM original
equipment wheel.
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Buick
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by a circuit breaker in
the underhood electrical center. An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to go on and off, or
in some cases
to remain off. If this happens, have your headlamp
system 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, have
it fixed.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your Buick, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Buick”
in the Index.
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Fuse
15
16
19
21
23
24
28
Description
HVAC #1 -- Air Temperature
Valve Motor: Trip Computer,
Daytime Running Lamps Module
(DRL), HVAC Control Assembly,
Multifunction Lever Cruise
Control Switch
Control Assembly Rear Window
Defogger Switch
POWER ACCESSORY
#1 -- Antenna Relay, Power
Mirror Switch, Door Lock
Switches,
Door Handle Switches,
Trunk Courtesy Lamp
AIR BAG SYSTEM
STOPLAMPS
-- TCC/Brake
Switch
CRUISE CONTROL
CTSY LAMPS -- Vanity Mirrors,
T/P Courtesy Lamps, I/P
Compartment Lamp, Header
Courtesy and Reading Lamp,
I/S
Lighted Rearview Mirror, Dome
and Reading Lamps, Quarter
Courtesy Lamps
REAR
DEFOG
-- HVAC
Fuse
29
30
32
37
38
39
Description
WIPER -- Wiper Switch
TURN SIGNAL
-- Turn
Signal Flasher
POWER LOCKS
-- Door
Lock Relay
AUXILIARY POWER
RADIO
-- Radio, Steering Wheel
Radio Switches
I/P ELECTRONICS IGNITION
FEED
-- Headlamp Switch,
Cruise Control Cut-Out Switch,
Air Bag System, TCC/Brake
Switch, Instrument Cluster, Chime
Module, Second-Gear Start
Switch, Daytime Running Lamps
Module (DRL)
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Und ’ hood Elect
Additional fuses are in the underhood electrical center
on the driver’s side
of the engine compartment.
DDD FOG LPS PARKLPS HORN
Fuse
PARK LPS
HORN
VAR P/S
ABS
Description
Headlamp Switch
Horn Relay, Underhood Lamp
EVO Steering
Anti-Lock Brake System
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Fuse
10
11
Description
IGN SW2 -- I/P Fuse Block: PWR
WDO and Circuit Breaker
“D”;
Passenger’s Side Underhood
Electrical Center: TCC and ENG
EMIS Fuses
IGN SW1
-- I/P Fuse Block:
Radio, Wiper, HVAC, ABS and
Turn Signal Fuses; Passenger’s
Side Underhood Electrical Center:
F/IJN,
ECM IGN and ELEK IGN
Fuses
Fuse
12
13
Relay
14
16
Description
HD LPS -- Circuit Breaker to
Headlamp Switch
ABS
-- ABS Relay
Description
ABS -- Anti-Lock Brake System
HORN
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Bulb Number
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps
Back-up 2-Door Models
......................... 921
4-Door Models
.......................... 921
Center High-Mounted Stop
. Without Luggage Carrier ................. 3 155
Luggage Carrier Mounted
................. 891
Front Parkingmurn Signal
..
. 2-Door Models ...................... 3357NA
4-Door Models
...................... 3 157NA
Headlamp, High-Beam ................... 9005
Headlamp, Low-Beam
.................... 9006
License Plate
...... : ..................... 194
Sidemarker, Front 2-Door Models
........................... 24
4-Door Models
.......................... 24
2-Door Models
.......................... 24
4-Door Models
......................... 194
Tail
.................................... 194
Sidemarker.
Rear
Stop/Tail/Turn Signal
... .-. ................ 3057
Interior Lamps Bulb Number
Ashtray ................................. 194
Courtesy Dome
................................. 561
Rear Quarter
........................... 562
Rearview Mirror
.......................... 24
GloveBox
............................. 1.816
Reading Luggage Compartment
.................... 920
Dome
................................ 211-2
Inside Rearview Mirror
................... 212-2
Roof Console
........................... .21 2-2
Underhood
.............................. 561
Visor Vanity
...................... TS-14VlCP
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