2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE bulb

6. Pull the taillamp assembly away from the trunk lid.
The bulbs are located on the back side of the
assembly.7. Turn the bulb socket
one-quarter turn
counterclockwise and
pull it out. You can
use a tool 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.
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9. Replace it with a new bulb.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
Rear Quarter Panel Turn Signal and
Stoplamps
1. Open the trunk.
2. On either side of the rear of the trunk is a plastic
retainer that holds the cargo net and taillamp
assembly in place. 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 the nuts only from
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. Replace it with a new bulb.
10. Reverse Steps 1 through 8 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly.
Replacement Bulbs
Lamp Bulb Number
High Beam Headlamp 9005
Low Beam Headlamp 9006
Parking/Turn, Front 3057
Back-Up 3057
Tail/Turn 194
Tail/Stop 3057
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
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B
Backing Up....................................................4-36
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-8
Battery Rundown Protection.............................3-17
Battery Warning Light......................................3-34
Battery..........................................................5-42
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-21
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-20
Brake Fluid....................................................5-40
Brake Wear...................................................5-41
Brake............................................................2-27
Parking......................................................2-27
System Inspection.......................................6-24
System Warning Light..................................3-34
Brakes..........................................................5-40
Braking in Emergencies..................................... 4-8
Braking........................................................... 4-6
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-21
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-49
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
Headlamp Aiming........................................5-47
Headlamps.................................................5-50
Rear Quarter Panel Turn Signal and
Stoplamps...............................................5-56Bulb Replacement (cont.)
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up
Lamps....................................................5-52
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-64
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-6
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-96
Carbon Monoxide...................4-24, 4-32, 2-13, 2-31
Care of the HUD............................................3-19
Care of.........................................................5-81
Safety Belts................................................5-81
Your Cassette Tape Player............................3-69
Your CD Player...........................................3-70
Your CDs ...................................................3-70
Cassette Tape Messages.........................3-56, 3-60
Cassette Tape Player Service...........................6-19
CD Changer, Trunk-Mounted............................3-62
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-44
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-19
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H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-7
Headlamp......................................................5-47
Aiming.......................................................5-47
Headlamps On Reminder.................................3-12
Headlamps....................................................5-50
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-49
Front Turn Signal Lamps..............................5-52
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-49
Head-Up Display (HUD)...................................3-17
Heated Backlite Antenna..................................3-70
Heated Seats................................................... 1-3
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-22
Hitches..........................................................4-35
HomeLink Transmitter, Programming..................2-39
HomeLink
žTransmitter....................................2-39
Hood............................................................5-10
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-5
How the System Works...................................3-20
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-32How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-34
How to Add Fluid............................................5-24
How to Check and Add Oil...............................5-19
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-38
How to Check........................................5-22, 5-60
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter..............................................5-20
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-11
Hydroplaning..................................................4-17
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-29
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-28
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-38
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-38
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-28
If You Can't See The HUD Image When the
Ignition is On..............................................3-19
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-33
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-26
Ignition Positions.............................................2-21
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-22
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-29
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-59
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Radios (cont.)
Trunk-Mounted CD Changer..........................3-62
Understanding Reception..............................3-68
RainsenseŸ II Wipers....................................... 3-8
Rear Compartment Fuse Block.........................5-94
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rear Quarter Panel Turn Signal and
Stoplamps..................................................5-56
Rear Reading Lamps......................................3-17
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-24
Rear Seat Armrest..........................................2-45
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-21
Rear Seat Pass Through.................................2-45
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-21
Rear Storage Area..........................................2-45
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-Up Lamps...........................................5-52
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-25
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming
with Compass.............................................2-33
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-33
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-33
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-29
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-5
Remote Trunk Release Lockout........................2-14
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-14Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-72
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-70
Removing the Wheel Covers and Wheel
Nut Caps...................................................5-71
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-57
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-42
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-57
Reporting Safety Defects................................... 7-9
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors............................................. 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-8
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
žButton.......2-42
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-42
Restraint System Check...................................6-20
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-56
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a
Crash.....................................................1-57
Restraint Systems...........................................1-56
Checking....................................................1-56
Replacing Parts...........................................1-57
Resynchronization............................................. 2-8
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-22
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-19
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-28
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-32
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