2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE headlamp

11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it
won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
Notice:Damage to your vehicle may result from
electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed
incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care
that the cables don't touch each other or any
other metal. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote
Negative (-) Terminal
B. Good Battery or Remote Positive or Remote
Negative (-) Terminals
C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) TerminalTo disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do
the following:
1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
vehicle that had the dead battery.
2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the
vehicle with the good battery.
4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other
vehicle.
Headlamp Aiming
The headlamp aiming device is under the hood, directly
behind the headlamps. Jumper Cable Removal
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Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with
horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been
pre-set at the factory and should need no further
adjustment. This is true even though your vertical and
horizontal aim indicators may not fall exactly on the
ª0º (zero) marks on their scales.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident, the headlamp
aim may be affected. Aim adjustment may be necessary
if it is difficult to see lane markers (for horizontal
aim), or if oncoming drivers ¯ash their high beams at
you (for vertical aim). If you believe your headlamps
need to be re-aimed, we recommend that you take it to
your dealer for service; however, it is possible for
you to re-aim your headlamps as described in the
following procedure.
Notice:To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before beginning.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause
damage to headlamp parts.To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly
prepared as follows:
·The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly
level surface.
·If necessary, pads may be used on an uneven
surface.
·The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud
attached to it.
·The vehicle should be fully assembled and all other
work stopped while headlamp aiming is being done.
·There should not be any cargo or loading of
the vehicle, except it should have a full tank of
fuel and one person or 160 lbs. (75 kg) on
the driver's seat.
·Close all doors.
·Tires should be properly in¯ated.
·Rock the vehicle to stabilize the suspension.
Start with the horizontal aim. The adjustment screws
can be turned with an E8 Torx
žsocket or T15 Torxž
screwdriver.
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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 assembly away from the vehicle.
3. Remove the bulb
socket by turning it
one-quarter turn
counterclockwise, while
pressing it ®rmly.
Then pull it out. You
can use a tool 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.
5. Replace the old bulb with a new bulb. Make sure
not to touch the new bulb element with your ®ngers,
as the oils on your hands will reduce bulb life.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reassemble the
headlamp assembly.
When reassembling, make sure to align the pin at the
outboard edge of the headlamp assembly to the
plastic retainer at the outboard edge of the vehicle.
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Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. Once the headlamp assembly has been removed,
reach down from the top of the vehicle, and while
pressing the lock tab on the socket, turn the socket
one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pull it out.
2. Remove the old bulb
by pulling it straight out
of the socket.
3. Replace the bulb and turn the bulb assembly back
into place.
Rear Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-Up Lamps
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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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{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain
clearance to the body and chassis.
See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-69for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
{CAUTION:
Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can't know how it's been used
or how far it's been driven. It could fail
suddenly and cause a crash. If you have to
replace a wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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Fuses Usage
10 Spare
11 Spare
12 Injectors #1-6
13 C-31
14 Right High Beam
15 Spare
16 Left High Beam
17 Spare
18 Right Low Beam
19 Left Low Beam
20 Stop
21 Fuel Pump Relay (Wire in BEC)
22 Run/Crank
23 Powertrain Control Module
24 Parking Lamps
25 Hazard Flashers
26 Spare
27 Spare
28 ABS #2
Relays Usage
29 Ignition
30 Horn
Relays Usage
31 Cooling Fan 1
32 Starter
33 Not Used
34 Cooling Fan SP
35 Cooling Fan 2
36 Air Conditioning Clutch
37 Fuel Pump
Fuses Usage
38 Bat #1
39 Blower Motor
40 Cooling Fan 1
41 Headlamp
42 BAT #2
43 Ignition
44 Starter
45 ABS
46 Fuse Puller
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