headlamp OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 1997 User Guide

Jump Starting
For jump starting instructions, see “Jump Starting” in
the Index.
Bulb Replacement
For the type of bulbs, see “Replacement Bulbs” in
the Index.
Halogen Bulbs
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the front parking/turn signal lamp assembly.
See “Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps” later
in
this section.
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3. Remove the two wing nuts located on top of the
headlamp assembly. 4. Unscrew the black retainer ring that holds the bulb
assembly
in place, and pull the bulb assembly out of
the lamp housing.
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5. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the
blue tabs and pulling the bulb out.
6. Replace the new bulb through the black retainer ring
and into the electrical connector.
Push the bulb
firmly enough
so that the blue tabs hook over the tab
on the bulb.
7. Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp
housing and tighten the
black retainer ring in place.
Be careful not to darnage the bulb on the headlamp
aiming bar.
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8. Align the pins on the bottom of the headlamp
assembly with
the holes in the lamp support bracket
while placing the holes
in the assembly over the
bolts where the wing nuts attach.
9. Replace and tighten the wing nuts.
10. Replace the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly by
lining up the tabs at the back
of the assembly with
the holes
in the fender.
1 1. Tighten the bolt connecting the parkinghrn signal
lamp assembly. Be sure the tab from the
parkinghurn signal
lamp assembly is inboard of the
tab from the headlamp assembly.
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamps
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the thumb screw attaching the parkingkurn
signal lamp assembly
to the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly away
from the body.
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4. Unscrew the bulb sockets from the lamp assembly
by pressing the tab while turning counterclockwise.
7. To replace the lamp assembly, line up and insert the
tabs on the back
of the assembly with the slots in the
fender. Engage the lower clip
on the front of the
5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and lamp assembly, keeping the upper tab on the
6. Line up the tabs on the sockets with the gaps in the
gently pushing the
new one into the lamp socket. parkinghm signal lamp assembly inboard of
the
socket holes and screw the bulb sockets back into the 8. To align the parking/turn signal lamp assembly with the
lamp housing until an audible click
is heard (the tab headlamp assembly, lift up the parking/turn signal lamp
popping back out). assembly until the upper
edge is contacting the fender.
headlamp bracket tab.
9. Fasten the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly
to the
headlamp assembly with the thumb screw used in
Step
1.
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Front Sidemarker
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the thumb screw attaching the parking/turn
signal lamp assembly
to the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the parkinghurn signal lamp assembly away
from the body.
4. Unscrew the bulb sockets from the lamp assembly
by turning counterclockwise.
5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and
gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket.
6. Line up the tabs on the sockets with the gaps in the
socket holes
and screw the bulb sockets back into the
lamp housing.
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7. To replace the lamp assembly, line up and insert the
tabs on the back of the assembly with the slots in the
fender. Engage the lower clip on the front of the
lamp assembly, keeping the upper tab on the
parkinghrn signal lamp assembly inboard of the
headlamp bracket tab.
8. To align the parking/turn signal lamp assembly with the
headlamp assembly,
lift up the parking/turn signal lamp
assembly until the upper edge is contacting the fender.
9. Fasten the parking/turn signal lamp assembly to the
headlamp assembly with the thumb screw used in
Step
1.
Taillamps
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing
on the inboard side.
3. Pull off the entire taillamp housing. The locator/retaining
pins on the outboard side are part
of the lamp assembly
and will remain intact during removal.
4. Remove the bulb holder by pressing the four retaining
tabs and pulline the holder away from the assembly.
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Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the
same way as the one it replaces.
11 yo^- -1eed to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new
GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to have the
right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your
Oldsmobile model.
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling
of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have a
collision in which you
or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel, wheel bolts and
wheel nuts
for replacement.
NOTICE:
The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer
or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing
a Flat Tire” in the Index for
more information.
Used Replacement Wheels
Putting
a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how
far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original equipment wheel.
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile
unless you check with your retailer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components
from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting
to add anything electrical to your Oldsmobile, see
“Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Oldsmobile”
in
the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker
in the I/P fuse panel. An electrical overload will
cause the lamps
to go on and off, or in some cases to
remain off.
If this happens, have your headlamp wiring
checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop
until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, be sure
to get it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the I/P fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When
the current
load is too heavy,
the circuit breaker opens and closes,
protecting the circuit until
the problem is fixed.
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FUSE USAGE CHART
BREAKERS
ELEC PRNDL RR DEFOG ELC
HEADlAMP
20
10 CRUISE 10 TlSlG 15 SIR 10 IGN 1 10 PSD
10 25
‘a 25
25 PWR OTR VENT RR HVAC FR$~~~~~~w’ SUNROOF HVAC/DRL
10
20 10
PIM WDQ/RR 2 10 M 20 FRT WPR WSHR SWC ACCY MALURADIO/DC RR WPR WSHR BCM PRGRM -- I PWGiAT, I HAZARD 15 STOP LAMP 15
L 20 PWR LOCK RR PWR SCKT ABS MOL BATT 20 10
FRT HVAC HI 20 2 K ABS SOL SWC BACK LIGHT
For More Information, See Owner’s Manual . Printed in 10250877 /
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FRT HVAC
HI BLWR ......... Blower Motor Resistor
HEADLAMP
...... DRL Control Module,
Headlamp Dimmer Switch and
Headlamp Switch
PWR SEATFSD
... 6-way Power Seat(s) and Rear
Side Door Actuator Motor
PWR WDO/RR VENT
............ Front Power Windows
FUSES
ABS MDL BATT ... Electronic Brake Traction
ABS
SOL ......... LH and RH Front Brake
ABS/TCS
IGN ..... Electronic Brake Control Relay
BCM
PRGRM ..... Body Control Module (BCM)
CIGARDLC
...... Cigarette Lighter and Data
CRUISE
.......... Cruise Control Module, Switch
CTSY LAMP
...... BCM
DRL
............. DRL Control Module
ELC
............. Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Air Compressor and ELC Relay
ELEC PRNDL
..... Instrument Cluster to PRNDL
Indicators Control Module
(EBTCM)
Solenoid Valve
and EBTCM
Link Connector (DLC)
and Release Switch
FRT HVAC
LOW/MED BLWR
. Heater-A/C Control
FRT PWR SCKT
... Front Electric Accessory Plug
Housing
Motor and Switch
FRT
WPR/WSHR
. . Windshield Wiper/Washer
HAZARD
......... Turn Signal Switch
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