1997 BUICK PARK AVENUE Owners Manual

4. Beneath the trim panel are three nuts that secure the
taillamp assembly. Remove these nuts with a
10 mm
wrench. Remove the nuts from only the side you
want to access. The
turn signal and a stoplamp can
now be accessed.
5. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle.
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6. Remove the bulb socket assembly
by turning the
socket one-quarter of a
turn counterclockwise
and pulling it out.
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7. Once the socket has
been removed, pull the bulb straight
out to remove
it
from the socket.
8. Reverse the above steps to replace the
taillamp assembly. Turn
lamps, stoplamps, and back-up bulbs are located
behind the taillamp assembly along the trunk lid.
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1. There are four studs
located at the edge
of the
trunk lid. Remove the
protective vinyl caps
from the studs.
2. Use a 10 mm wrench to remove the nuts from
the studs.
3. There are eight fasteners along the top of the trunk
lid (four on each side), holding the trunk trim in
place. Remove these fasteners.
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4. Hold the trunk trkn back to expose the three remaining
nuts holding the taillamp assembly in place. Remove
the protective vinyl caps from the
studs.
5. From inside the trunk compartment, use a 10 mm
wrench to remove the nuts from the studs.
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6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the trunk lid.
The bulbs are located on the back side
of the assembly. Turn the bulb socket
one-quarter
of a turn
counterclockwise and
pull it out. Note: You
can use pliers
to remove
the bulb socket
if you
are unable to do it
by hand.
8. Once the socket has
been removed, pull
the bulb straight out to remove it
from the socket.
9. Reverse the above steps to replace the
taillamp assembly.
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways.
To replace the wiper blade assembly:
1.
2.
3.
Position the wipers on the windshield in the “mid”
wipe position.
Lift the windshield wiper
arm away from the
windshield. Note: The windshield wiper does not
have a locking upright position feature.
Push the tab on the wiper blade assembly and pull
the assembly down enough to release it from the
“U”
hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly
away
from the arm. 4. Replace the blade.
5. To reinstall the wiper blade assembly, slide it over
the wiper
arm to engage the “U” hooked end on the
wiper blade assembly. Pull up on the assembly to
lock it into place.
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For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement
length and type, see “Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts” in the Index.
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.
Poorly 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 located on
the rear edge of the driver’s door 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
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
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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.
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 leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.
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