2000 BUICK PARK AVENUE clock

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CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even make
the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury
and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift
head into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.5. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise the vehicle far enough
off the ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire to fit.
6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire.

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8. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
Using the wheel
wrench, tighten
the wheel nuts
firmly in a
crisscross sequence.
CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have
the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to
100 lb
-ft (140 N´m).
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification.
Store the wheel cover in the trunk until you have the
flat tire repaired or replaced.

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While refueling, hang the tethered cap on the fuel
door latch.
To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.
When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.

6-35 Headlamps
Each headlamp is attached by thumb screws.
1. Remove the thumb screws by turning
them counterclockwise.

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2. Pull the headlamp away from the car.
3. Remove the bulb socket
by turning it one
-quarter
turn counterclockwise,
while pressing it firmly.
Then pull it out. You can
use pliers to remove the
bulb socket if you are
unable to do it by hand.
4. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by lifting
the lock tab and pulling it away from the
plastic base.

6-40 Rear Turn Signal/Stoplamp
1. Open the trunk. On either side of the rear of the
trunk is a plastic retainer that holds the cargo net and
taillamp assembly in place.
2. Unhook the cargo net
from the cargo net
retainer and remove
the retainer by turning
it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the plastic retaining screws on the
trunk's interior.
4. Pull back the trunk trim panel.
5. 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.

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6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the vehicle.
7. Remove the bulb socket
assembly by turning the
socket one
-quarter turn
counterclockwise and
pulling it out.
8. Once the socket has
been removed, pull
the bulb straight out
to remove it from
the socket.
9. Reverse the above steps to reinstall the
taillamp assembly.

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7. Turn the bulb socket
one
-quarter turn
counterclockwise and
pull it out. 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 reinstall the
taillamp assembly.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See ªWiper Blade
Checkº in the Index for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways.
To replace the wiper blade assembly:
1. Position the wipers on the windshield in the ªmidº
wipe position.
2. Lift the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield. The windshield wiper does not have a
locking upright position feature.