Service manual??

I have a 2003 buick Regal that I would like to do some work on. I want to
add a stereo system, amplifiers, speakers, subs, new deck etc. Now,
crawling around and looking at this thing, damn they put alot of crap in the
way. Where can I find a good manual regarding where the hidden clips are,
the mystery bolts holding things together. All those little tips that will
make it so much easier than trial and error. I can get there that way, but
the chance of breaking off a clip, a door panel plug, something is much
higher.
So, any recomendations? Thanks for the info.
Jon

Jon wrote:
>I have a 2003 buick Regal that I would like to do some work on. I want to
>add a stereo system, amplifiers, speakers, subs, new deck etc. Now,
>crawling around and looking at this thing, damn they put alot of crap in the
>way. Where can I find a good manual regarding where the hidden clips are,
>the mystery bolts holding things together. All those little tips that will
>make it so much easier than trial and error. I can get there that way, but
>the chance of breaking off a clip, a door panel plug, something is much
>higher.
>So, any recomendations? Thanks for the info.

Get the Helm manual for your specific model.

---Bob Gross---

Jon wrote:
> I have a 2003 buick Regal that I would like to do some work on. I want to
> add a stereo system, amplifiers, speakers, subs, new deck etc. Now,
> crawling around and looking at this thing, damn they put alot of crap in the
> way. Where can I find a good manual regarding where the hidden clips are,
> the mystery bolts holding things together. All those little tips that will
> make it so much easier than trial and error. I can get there that way, but
> the chance of breaking off a clip, a door panel plug, something is much
> higher.
> So, any recomendations? Thanks for the info.
> Jon
>
>


http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.a...EBHLQN6SKT1ETF

You have one of the best cars you can buy. Treat it with respect....
"Jon" <jonbaker@qwest.net> wrote in message
news:rsJwd.34$jc1.8249@news.uswest.net...
> I have a 2003 buick Regal that I would like to do some work on. I want to
> add a stereo system, amplifiers, speakers, subs, new deck etc. Now,
> crawling around and looking at this thing, damn they put alot of crap in
the
> way. Where can I find a good manual regarding where the hidden clips are,
> the mystery bolts holding things together. All those little tips that
will
> make it so much easier than trial and error. I can get there that way,
but
> the chance of breaking off a clip, a door panel plug, something is much
> higher.
> So, any recomendations? Thanks for the info.
> Jon
>
>

To echo the previous posters, you want the factory manual from Helm.
They are really the only ones worthwhile, are a bit pricey, but will
pay for itself on the first job. The Chilton and Haynes don't go into
much detail on what you want to do. Sometimes you can find the Helm
used on Ebay.
FWIW
YMMV
DFB


On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 14:54:13 -0800, "Jon" <jonbaker@qwest.net> wrote:

>I have a 2003 buick Regal that I would like to do some work on. I want to
>add a stereo system, amplifiers, speakers, subs, new deck etc. Now,
>crawling around and looking at this thing, damn they put alot of crap in the
>way. Where can I find a good manual regarding where the hidden clips are,
>the mystery bolts holding things together. All those little tips that will
>make it so much easier than trial and error. I can get there that way, but
>the chance of breaking off a clip, a door panel plug, something is much
>higher.
>So, any recomendations? Thanks for the info.
>Jon
>





"When a legislature undertakes to proscribe the exercise of a citizen's
constitutional rights it acts lawlessly and the citizen can take matters into
his own hands and proceed on the basis that such a law is no law at all."
- Justice William O. Douglas

Thanks stuart, I am rather fond of it. Good solid perfomance, dependable
and stable engine that has been around forever, and the nice leather
interior and quiet ride. I almost bought the LeSabre, but it was a tad too
big. Got a good deal on a 1 year old 2003 with 225 miles. Leftovers.


stuart8181 wrote:
> You have one of the best cars you can buy. Treat it with respect....
> "Jon" <jonbaker@qwest.net> wrote in message
> news:rsJwd.34$jc1.8249@news.uswest.net...
>> I have a 2003 buick Regal that I would like to do some work on. I
>> want to add a stereo system, amplifiers, speakers, subs, new deck
>> etc. Now, crawling around and looking at this thing, damn they put
>> alot of crap in the way. Where can I find a good manual regarding
>> where the hidden clips are, the mystery bolts holding things
>> together. All those little tips that will make it so much easier
>> than trial and error. I can get there that way, but the chance of
>> breaking off a clip, a door panel plug, something is much higher.
>> So, any recomendations? Thanks for the info.
>> Jon

I found a 3 manual set of GM service manuals on Ebay. I am bidding on
those.
Thanks for all the responses.
Jon



MisterSkippy wrote:
> To echo the previous posters, you want the factory manual from Helm.
> They are really the only ones worthwhile, are a bit pricey, but will
> pay for itself on the first job. The Chilton and Haynes don't go into
> much detail on what you want to do. Sometimes you can find the Helm
> used on Ebay.
> FWIW
> YMMV
> DFB
>
>
> On Fri, 17 Dec 2004 14:54:13 -0800, "Jon" <jonbaker@qwest.net> wrote:
>
>> I have a 2003 buick Regal that I would like to do some work on. I
>> want to add a stereo system, amplifiers, speakers, subs, new deck
>> etc. Now, crawling around and looking at this thing, damn they put
>> alot of crap in the way. Where can I find a good manual regarding
>> where the hidden clips are, the mystery bolts holding things
>> together. All those little tips that will make it so much easier
>> than trial and error. I can get there that way, but the chance of
>> breaking off a clip, a door panel plug, something is much higher.
>> So, any recomendations? Thanks for the info.
>> Jon
>>
>
>
>
>
>
> "When a legislature undertakes to proscribe the exercise of a
> citizen's constitutional rights it acts lawlessly and the citizen can
> take matters into his own hands and proceed on the basis that such a
> law is no law at all." - Justice William O. Douglas