1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

Rear Quarter Tail/Stop/Turn SignaUSidemarker
Lamps
For bulb type, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index.
3. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it.
1. Remove the plastic nut holding the cqhg in place.
2. Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of
the trunk.
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Runk Mounted Taillamps and
Back-up Lamps
For bulb type, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index.
.ll the 4. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to insta
new bulb assembly.
1. Push in on the center of the plastic push pin with a
pen. The push pin should eject.
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2. Pull the pin with your fingers to remove it. (There
are
four pins altogether -- two on the driver’s side
and two
on the passenger’s side.)
3. Remove the five nuts that hold the assembly in place
with a 10 mm socket. Pull carpet up and out of the
way to remove center nut. (There are two nuts on the
driver’s side, two on the passenger’s side and one in
the middle.)
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4. Lift up on both plastic side flaps at the same time
(driver’s side shown) and lift the assembly out.
5. Carefully let go of the decklid and let it raise
completely. The assembly will still be connected to
the wiring harness, but now you
will have access to
the bulbs.
6. Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise to remove it.
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7. Pull out the taillamp bulb to remove it. 8. If you are replacing the back-up bulb, it must be
9. Reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly. turned and pulled
but to be removed.
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. Here’s how to remove the
type with a release clip:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away fiom the windshield.
2. Push down on the release clip with a screwdriver and
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm. ’
For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement length
and type, see “Capacities and Specifications’’ in the Index.
pull
the blade assembly
off the wiper arm.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new Pontiac 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 Pontiac Warranty
booklet
for details.
1 A 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. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued)
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Underinflated 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 ch’ecked
when your tires are cold.
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.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Informkion label which is on the rear
edge of the driver’s door shows the correct inflation
pressur,es
for yow tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours
or driven no more than a mile.
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation),
you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
@ Badwear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you
can get the following:
Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
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When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire. It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure. You can’t tell
if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
~
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
They help prevent l&s by keeping out
dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be inspected every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km) for any signs of unusual wear.
If unusual -wear
is present, rotate your tires as soon as
possible and check wheel alignment.
Also check for
damaged tires or wheels. See “When It’s Time for Ne,w
Tires” and “Wheel Replacement” later in
this section
for more information. The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires
on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most
important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Index for scheduled
rotation
intervals.
When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire
in your tire rotation.
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