1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE Owners Manual

3. Tip the assembly and turn the bulb assembly
counterclockwise to remove
it.
4. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the
new
bulb assembly.
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Rear Quarter Tail/Stop/lhrn
Signal/Sidemarker Lamps
For bulb type, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index.
1. Remove the plastic nut holding the carpeting in place.
2. Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of the trunk.
3. nrn the bulb socket assembly counterclockwise to
remove it from the lamp assembly.
Turn the bulb one-quarter turn counterclockwise to
remove
it from the socket.
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Trunk M’ounted Taillamps and
Back-up Lamps
For bulb type, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index.
4. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to install the
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 push 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 the carpet up and out of
the way to remove the 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.
i
8. If you are replacing the back-up bulb, it must be
turned and pulled out to be removed.
9. Reverse the steps to install the new bulb assembly.
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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 ann away from the windshield.
2. Push down on the release clip with a screwdriver and
pull the
blade assembly off the wiper m.
3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper am.
For the correct windshield wiper blade replacement
length
and type, see “Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts” in the Index,
Tires
Your new Pontiac comes with high-quality tires
made
by a l’eading tire manufacturer. If you ever have
questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain
service,
see your Pontiac Warranty booklet for details.
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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0 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.
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 Information label, which is 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
0 Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
0 Bad handling
Bad fuel economy.
If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
e Unusual wear
0 Bad handling
0 Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
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