2000 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX Owners Manual

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6. Pull the bulb from the socket.
7. Place the new bulb into the socket.
8. Turn the lamp socket ring a quarter turn clockwise
to place it back into the headlamp assembly.
9. Lift the plastic tab on the electrical connector and
reinstall the connector.
10. Carefully reinstall the headlamp assembly. Be
careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on
the vehicle while reinstalling the assembly.
11. Reinstall the two bolts on the top of the
headlamp assembly.
12. Close the hood.Headlamp Aiming
The aim of your vehicle's headlamps can be adjusted by
using aim tips located on the outer surface of the lens.
The aim has been pre
-set at the factory and should need
no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low beam
may be necessary if it is difficult to see lane markers
(for horizontal aim), or if oncoming drivers flash their
high beams at you (for vertical aim). If you believe your
headlamps need to be re
-aimed, it is recommended that
you take your vehicle to the dealer for assistance.
Front Turn Signal and Front Sidemarker
1. Open the hood and support properly.

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2. Remove the two bolts from the top of the
headlamp assembly.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle.
Be careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint
on the vehicle while removing it.
4. Turn the front sidemarker bulb socket a quarter turn
counterclockwise to remove.5. Remove the bulb from the socket.
6. Place the new bulb into the socket.
7. Turn the bulb socket a quarter turn clockwise to
reinstall it.
8. Carefully reinstall the headlamp assembly. Be
careful to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on
the vehicle.
9. Reinstall the two bolts on the top of the
headlamp assembly.
10. Close the hood.

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1. Reach behind the fog lamp that needs to be replaced
from underneath the front of the vehicle.
2. The bulb socket is above wing nut.
3. Turn the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise
to remove socket from assembly.
4. Remove the bulb socket from the assembly.
5. Place the new bulb into socket.
6. Reverse steps to reinstall assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp
1. Open the trunk.
2. Reach through the access opening in the trunk and
remove the slotted vent by squeezing the ends and
pulling down.

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3. Remove the bulb by turning it a quarter
turn counterclockwise.
4. Place the new bulb into the bulb socket.
5. Turn the bulb a quarter turn clockwise. Reinstall the
vent you removed earlier.
6. Close the trunk.
Back-Up, Tail Lamp and Rear Sidemarker
1. Unhook the convenience net (if equipped)
and remove.
2. Unscrew the upper convenience net
hook attachment.
3. Pull the trunk trim carpeting away from the rear of
the trunk.
4. Remove the upper trunk trim hook and the two
plastic wing nuts from the taillamp.

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5. Carefully remove the taillamp assembly. Be careful
to avoid scratching or chipping the paint on
the vehicle.6. Turn the lamp socket a quarter turn counterclockwise
to remove.

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7. Remove the bulb.
8. Place the new bulb into the socket.
9. Turn the lamp socket a quarter turn clockwise to
reinstall it.
10. Carefully reinstall the taillamp assembly. Be careful
to avoid scratching or chipping the vehicle paint.
11. Reverse Steps 1 through 4.
12. Close the rear compartment.
License Plate Lamp
1. Remove the two assembly screws located on the top
panel of the license plate holder and pull down
the plate.
2. Turn the bulb socket a quarter turn counterclockwise
to remove from assembly.
3. Remove the bulb from the socket.
4. Place the new bulb into the socket.
5. Reverse the steps to reinstall.

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Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected as least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See ªWiper Blade
Checkº in Section 7 of this manual under Part B ªOwner
Checks and Servicesº for more information.
Replacement blades come in different types and are
removed in different ways. For the proper type and
length, see ªNormal Maintenance and Replacement
Partsº in the Index.Here's how to remove the wiper blade:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from
the windshield.
2. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly
toward the driver's side of the vehicle.
3. Install a new blade by reversing Steps 1 and 2.

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Tires
Your new vehicle 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.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 ªLoading Your Vehicleº
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.