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5. Replace the bulb(s) by pulling the old one(s) out and
gently pushing the new one(s)
into the bulb holder socket.
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
A. Tail bulb
B. Back-up bulb
C. Signal bulb
D. Stophail bulb
6. Snap the bulb holder back into place ensuring all
retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the
outboard locatinghetaining pins
until the lamp is
seated. Secure with thc inboard screws.
For any bulb changing procedure
not listed in this section,
contact your Oldsmobile retailer service department. Replacement
blades for your vehicle are
24 inches
(60 cm) in length. They come in different types and are
removed
in different ways. Here's how to remove the
type with
a release clip:
I. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer
positions
of the wipe pattern. The blades are more
accessible
for removal/replacement while in
this position.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Headlamps ......................... 9004-HBI
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
........... 3 157NA or 3 IS7 NAK
Stopmail (Top) .......................... 3057
Signal (2nd from top)
..................... 3 156
Back-up Lamps (3rd from top) ............. 3 1 S6
Tail (Bottom) ........................... 3057
Front Sidemarker
Lamps
................... 194
Capacities and Specifications
(Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and Metric conversions.
Please refer
to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ..... 8 quarts (7.6 L)
Cooling System
With A/C ................. 1 1.75 quarts (1 1.25 L)
With Rear Climate Control or
Rear Heater
.............. 13.5 quarts ( 12.75 L)
Engine Crankcase - Oil and
Filter Change
.................... 4.5 (3.75 L)
Fuel Capacity
Standard (SWB) ................ 20 gallons (76 L)
Optional (LWB) ................ 25 gallons (95 L)
Refrigerant,
Air Conditioning*
........ See Refrigerant Label
under the hood.
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........... See Tire-Loading
Information
label on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 Nem)
Windshield Washer Fluid ....... 1 gallon (0.37 L)
*See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later in this section.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding, be
sure to fill
to the appropriate level, as recommended in
this manual.
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
rcfr-igerant,
be sure the proper refrigerunt is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Oldsmobile retailel:
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Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Fluid
....................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-26
Parking
..................................... 2-35
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
.................... 2.95. 6.27
Trailer
...................................... 4-35
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-38
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-39
Wear
....................................... 6-29
Brakes’Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-26
BTSICheck
................................... 7-39
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-31
Braking
........................................ 4-6
BTSI
......................................... 2-38
Canada. Ordering Service and Owner Publications
.... 8-9
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-62
Captain’s Chairs
................................ 1-26
Reclining the Seatback
......................... 1-26
Removing
................................... 1-26
Replacing
................................... 1-27
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.39.4.28. 4.35
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Finish Damage ................................. 6-52
FirstGear
..................................... 2-34
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-22
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-62
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-43
FogLamps
.................................... 2-60
Folding Driver's Seatback
......................... 1-3
Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-4
FrontDoor
..................................... 2-4
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-34
Front Seat Storage Bin
........................... 2-75
Front Seat Storage Net
........................... 2-76
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-36
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage ...................................... 2-105
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-57
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-98
Fuel
...................................... 2-105
Speedometer ................................. 2-9 1
Tachometer .................................. 2-92
Garage Door Opener Compartment
................. 2-69
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-3 I
GAWR ....................................... 4-29 GloveBox
.................................... 2-68
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-29
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-29
GVWR
....................................... 4-29
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-59
Bulb Replacement ............................ 6-31
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-53
OnReminder
................................ 2-59
Wiring
..................................... 6-56
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-53
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22
Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-23
Hitches, Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood
Checking Things Under ......................... 6-7
Prop
........................................ 6-8
Release ...................................... 6-8
Horn ......................................... 2-51
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-26
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-62
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile ........ 1-48
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-52
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-3 1
Intopark
.................................... 2-36
Outofpark
.................................. 2-38
Shifting
. Shoulder Belt Height
Adjuster ..................... 1-36
SideAshtrays
.................................. 2-82
Side Convenience Net
........................... 2-78
Signaling Turns
................................ 2-53
Skidding
...................................... 4-15
Sound Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-28
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-62
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-63
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4
Speedometer
................................... 2-91
SplitBenchSeat
................................ 1-18
Adjusting
................................... 1-19
Folding or Reclining the Seatback
................ 1 - 18
Removing
................................... 1-20
Replacing
................................... 1-22
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-48
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-39
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-28
Stem
........................................ 5-13
Steering
...................................... 4-11
Column Park Lock Check
...................... 7-40
Spare
Tire. Compact
............................. 5-32
SRS
......................................... 1-43 In Emergencies
............................... 4-
12
Power
...................................... 4-11
Tips
........................................ 4-11
Wheel Controls
.............................. 3-26
Wheel. Tilt
.................................. 2-52
StorageBin
.................................... 2-74
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-67
Frontseat
................................... 2-76
Sunglasses
.................................. 2-71
Storage. Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow
.................. 5-33
Sunvisors
.................................... 2-83
Sunroof
....................................... 2-85
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-43
Switchbanks
................................... 2-12
Symbols. Vehicle
.................................. v
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire ....................... 5-31
Tachometer .................................. 2-92
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-37
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-28
Temperature Knob. Climate Control System
........... 3-2
Theft
......................................... 2-25
Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player
................ 3-24
THEFTLOCK
................................. 3-24
Thermostat
.................................... 6-24
Third Gear
.................................... 2-33
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