1997 Buick Century CustomFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal & Installation

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove left instrument panel insulator. Disconnect BCM electrical connectors. Push BCM up, and pull bottom of BCM away from and out of mounting bracket slot. Remove BCM from vehicle. See Fig 1 . To install, reverse removal procedure.

Fig 1: Removing BCM
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.