Buick 1999 Riviera Owner's Manual page 265

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The driver's side low
beam headlamp access area
is behind and between the high
air cleaner.
1. Loosen the two bolts on the inboard edge of the
headlamp assembly. This allows you to pull out
the assembly for more hand clearance when
changing bulbs.
3. Remove the wire connector from the bulb by
lifting the lock tab (B) and pulling it away from the
plastic base.
4. Install the bulb by putting the small tab (D) into the
small notch in the lamp (E).
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beam area and the
2. Reach into the assembly
and turn the bulb socket
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one
quarter of a turn
toward the center of the
engine compartment,
while pressing it firmly.
5. Turn the bulb socket one
sure the tab is properly engaged in the panel slot.
6. To reassemble, attach the wire connector (A) to the
plastic base making sure the lock tab (B) is over the
lock (C).
7. Replace the headlamp assembly and tighten the two
bolts on the inboard edge of the assembly.
Headlamp Aiming
Your vehicle has a headlamp system equipped with
horizontal and vertical aim indicators. The aim has been
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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 "0"
(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 flash their high beams at you (for
vertical aim). If you believe your headlamps need to be
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re
aimed, we recommend that you take it to your dealer
for service; however, it is possible for you to re
your headlamps as described in the following procedure.
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quarter of a turn making
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aim
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