1998 Buick Century Owner's Manual - Page 297

Then: Dome Lamp 1. Grasp the front center rear centerpositions and of the dome lamp housing and squeeze together until the housing releases from base plate. A the flat-bladed screwdrivermay be necessary to pry the assembly loose. tab 2. Lift the plastic locking on the electrical connector and pull the connector from the dome lamp assembly. housing located in the centerof the 3. Grasp the bulb assembly and pull straight up. of 4. Pull the bulb out the socket. 5 . Push in a new bulb. 1. Install the new bulbs into the applique sockets (B). 2. Connect the applique to the lid. 3. Reconnect the wing nuts to the studson the applique and hand-tighten. 4. Close the trunk lid. Back-up Lamp The back-up lamps are locatedin the tyunk lid applique. (Refer to thetrunk lid applique removal procedure earlier in this section for graphic and further instructions.) 1. Remove the trunk lid applique. 2. Twist and pull the back-up lamp socket from the trunk lid applique. 3. Twist and pull the bulb from the back-up lamp socket. 6. Replace the socket into the dome lamp assembly. 7. Reconnect the domelamp assembly to the wiring harness, making sure theconnector tab snaps into place. To install thenew bulb: 1. Twist and push the bulb into the back-up lamp socket. assembly to the roof, and 8. Reposition the dome lamp gently push the assembly into thebase plate. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contactyour dealer service department. 2. Twist and push the back-up lamp socket into the trunk lid applique. 3. Reinstall the trunk lid applique. 6-37