2007 BUICK LUCERNE clock

Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps
A. Taillamp
B. Back-up Lamp
To replace an auxiliary taillamp or back-up lamp
bulb, do the following:
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on page 106for
more information.2. Remove the three fasteners from the
trunk trim.
3. Pull back the trunk trim to access the bulbs.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to
remove it.
5. Pull the bulb straight out.
6. Replace the bulb and reinstall it in the
assembly by turning it clockwise.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the license plate.
2. Reach up through the opening above the
license plate to access the two license
plate lamps.
3. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove.
4. Grasp the bulb in the socket and pull
straight out.
5. Push the bulb straight into the socket until it
clicks to secure it.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
bulb socket.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-up Lamp 921
Sidemarker, License Plate Lamp,
and Auxiliary Taillamp194
Stoplamp, Taillamp, and Turn
Signal Lamp3057K
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear or cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 442.
It is a good idea to clean or replace the wiper
blade assembly on a regular basis or when worn.
For proper windshield wiper blade length and
type, seeNormal Maintenance Replacement Parts
on page 453.
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is located in the
trunk.
1. If your vehicle has a
center retainer, turn
it counterclockwise
to remove it.
2. Lift and remove the compact spare tire cover.3. Remove the washer and retainer that holds
down the jack and wheel wrench.
4. Remove the jack container with the jack and
the wheel wrench.
5. Remove the spare tire from the vehicle. See
Compact Spare Tire on page 418for more
information.
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The tools you will be using include the jack (A)
and the wheel wrench (B).
Removing the Flat Tire and
Installing the Spare Tire
1. Place the wheel wrench securely over the
wheel nut. Turn the wheel wrench
counterclockwise to loosen all the wheel nuts,
but do no remove them yet.
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2. Turn the jack handle clockwise to raise the
jack lift head.
{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.
3. Put the jack into the ange in the frame which
is located near each wheel well. The anges
are accessible through openings in the
plastic trim at the bottom of the vehicle. The
front opening is about 8 inches (20 cm)
back from the front wheel well. The rear
opening is about 3 inches (8 cm) forward from
the rear wheel well.
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4. Position the jack and raise the jack head
until it ts rmly on the ridge in the vehicle’s
frame nearest the at tire. Do not raise
the vehicle yet.
5. Put the compact spare tire near the at tire.
{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.6. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground for the compact spare tire to
t under the vehicle.
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9. Install the compact spare tire.
{CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
If you do, the nuts might come loose.
Your wheel could fall off, causing a
serious accident.
10. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded
end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten
each nut by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub.11. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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