2005 BUICK PARK AVENUE clock

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.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. 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.
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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
Back-Up 3057
High-Beam Headlamp 9005
Low-Beam Headlamp 9006
Parking/Turn, Front 3057
Tail/Stop 3057
Tail/Turn 194
For any bulb not listed here, contact your dealer.
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Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. If your vehicle is equipped with the 8 inch (20 cm)
hubcap, use the wheel wrench to begin loosening
the plastic wheel nut caps. Once you have loosened
the plastic wheel nut caps with the wheel wrench,
you can nish loosening them with your ngers.
Once the plastic wheel nuts have been loosened,
pull the hubcap off by hand.
If your vehicle is equipped with either the 2 1/2 inch
(6 cm) or the 4 inch (10 cm) hubcap, rst remove
the decorative nut caps using the wheel wrench.
2. Then use the wheel wrench to loosen the wheel
nuts, but do not remove them yet.
3. The jack has a bolt at
the end. Attach the
wheel wrench to
the bolt to create a
jack handle.4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower
the jack head until it ts under the vehicle.
5. Locate the notch in the plastic trim panel near each
wheel well to position the jack head. You will nd
the word JACK and an arrow stamped into the
plastic near each notch.
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6. Position the jack under the vehicle and raise the
jack head until it ts rmly against the sheet metal
next to the word JACK. Do not raise the vehicle
yet. Put the compact spare tire near you.
{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 t the
jack lift head into the proper location before
raising the vehicle.7. Raise the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
clockwise in the jack. Raise it far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the compact
spare tire to t underneath the wheel well.
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12. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
{CAUTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come 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 the
proper torque specication. SeeCapacities
and Specifications on page 5-100for wheel nut
torque specication.
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 specication. SeeCapacities and
Specifications on page 5-100for the wheel nut
torque specication.
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Underhood Fuse Block
There are additional fuses located in the engine
compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview on page 5-12
for more information on location.
To check the fuses in this underhood fuse block, turn
the knob counterclockwise and remove the cover.
Fuses Usage
1 Not Used
2 SBM, LCM
3 Turn Signal
4Pre-Oxygen Sensor,
Post-Oxygen Sensor
5 Air Bag (SIR)
6 Powertrain Control Module
7 Air Conditioning Clutch
8 Ignition Feed
9 Horn Relay
10 Spare
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