1997 BUICK CENTURY Owners Manual

Headlamps 4. Connect the new headlamp assembly to the wiring
harness, making sure the connector tab snaps
into place.
5. Insert the headlamp into the slots in the fascia.
6. Slide the retainers downward until they are
fully seated.
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp
1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to the
removal procedure earlier in this section.
2. Remove rubber bulb access cover.
3. Twist and pull the sidemarker lamp socket from the
4. Holding the base of the bulb, pull the bulb from
headlamp assembly.
the socket.
1. Pull
up on the headlamp retainers to release the
assembly locator tabs.
2. Slide the headlamp assembly out of the slots.
3. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical
connector and pull the connector from the headlamp
bulb socket.
5. Push the new bulb into the socket.
6. Put the socket back into the headlamp assembly and
turn it to the right until it
is secure.
7. Replace the rubber bulb access cover.
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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
1. Open the trunk.
2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk.
3. Remove the bulb by turning it one-quarter of a turn
right to left.
4. Place the new bulb into the bulb socket.
5. Turn the bulb one-quarter ofa turn to the right
to replace.
6. Close the trunk.
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TaiVStop/Turn Signal Lamp
1. Remove the three plastic wing nuts (A). (Pliers may
be required
to remove the wing nuts.)
A A
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2. Pull the taillamp housing away from the body of
the vehicle (B).
3. Squeeze the tab on the socket and turn the socket
right to left.
4. Pull out the socket.
5. Pull the bulb out of the socket. (There are two bulbs
on each taillamp.)
6. Push in a new bulb.
7. Replace the socket into the housing and turn to
the right.
8. Replace the taillamp housing to the body of
the vehicle.
9. Install the wing nuts.
10. Tighten the plastic nuts.
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Trunk Lid Applique 1. Open the trunk lid halfway.
2. Remove the wing nuts (A) from the studs on
the applique. (There are eight wing nuts. Pliers may
be required
to remove them.)
3. Remove the applique from the trunk lid.
Then:
1. Install the new bulbs into the applique sockets (B).
2. Connect the applique to the lid.
3. Reconnect the wing nuts to the studs on the applique
and hand-tighten.
4. Close the trunk lid.
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Back-up Lamp
The back-up lamps are located in the trunk lid
applique. (Refer to the trunk lid applique removal
procedure earlier in this section for graphic and
further instructions.)
1. Remove the trunk lid applique.
2. Twist and pull the back-up lamp socket from the
trunk lid applique.
3. Twist and pull the bulb from the back-up
To install the new bulb:
lamp
socket.
1. Twist and push the bulb into the back-up
2. Twist and push the back-up lamp socket into the
3. Reinstall the trunk lid applique.
lamp socket.
trunk lid applique.
Dome Lamp
1. Grasp the front center and rear center positions
of the dome lamp housing and squeeze together
until the housing releases from the base plate.
A
flat-bladed screwdriver may be necessary to pry the
assembly loose.
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2. Lift the plastic locking tab on the electrical
connector and pull the connector from the dome
lamp assembly.
3. Grasp the bulb housing located in the center of the
assembly and pull straight
up.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
5. Push in a new bulb.
6. Replace the socket into the dome lamp assembly.
7. Reconnect the dome lamp assembly to the wiring
harness, making sure the connector
tab snaps
into place.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
8. Reposition the dome lamp assembly to the roof, and
gently push the assembly into the base plate.
Replacement blades for your vehicle are
22 inches
(56 cm) in length.
1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
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2.
3.
4.
5.
Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the
outer positions of the wiper pattern. The blades are
more accessible for removal/replacement while
in
this position.
Pull the windshield wiper arm
3 to 4 inches
(7.5 to 10 cm) away from the windshield.
While holding the wiper arm away from
the glass,
push the release clip from under the blade
connecting point and pull
the blade assembly down
toward the glass to remove it from
the wiper arm.
Push the new wiper blade securely
on the wiper arm
until
you hear the release clip “click” into place.
For wiper blade replacement length and type, also see
“Capacities and Specifications”
in the Index.
Tires
Your new Buick 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 Buick Warranty booklet for details.
Pol .y maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
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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. 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 checked when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
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.
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
driver’s door edge, above the door latch, shows the
correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re
cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at
least three hours
or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
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:
0 Too much flexing
0 Too much heat
0 Tire overloading
0 Bad wear
0 Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
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If your tires
have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
0 Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
Rough ride
0 Needless damage from road hazards.
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 Pa).
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 leaks by keeping out
dirt and moisture.
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