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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Century 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Bumpers 🢒 Front Fog Lamp Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 182449 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front fog lamp assembly.

    3. Object Number: 324213 Size: SH
  3. Remove the nuts retaining the front fog lamp assembly to the front bumper impact bar.
  4. Remove the front fog lamp assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 324213 Size: SH
  1. Install the front fog lamp assembly into position on the front bumper impact bar.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the front fog lamp assembly to the front bumper impact bar retaining nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front fog lamp assembly retaining nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 182449 Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the front fog lamp assembly.
  4. Lower the vehicle.
  5. Check the front fog lamp aim, If a new front fog lamp assembly was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area may have disturbed the front fog lamp assembly mounting. Refer to Fog Lamp Aiming .