OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE 2003 Owners Manual

Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Parking Lamps
9. Align the pins on the bottom of the headlamp
assembly with the holes in the lamp support
bracket.
10. To reinstall the front turn signaVparking lamp
assembly. See
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker
and Parking Lamps on page
5-54 next.
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the thumbscrew attaching the front turn
signaVparking lamp assembly to the headlamp
assembly.
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3. Pull the front turn signaVparking lamp assembly
away from the vehicle.
Front Turn SignaVParking Lamp
4.
5.
6.
Front Sidemarker Lamp
Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly
by pressing the tab while turning it
counterclockwise.
Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and
gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket.
Line up the tabs on the socket with the gaps in the
socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into
the lamp housing until a click is heard (the tab
popping back out).
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7. To reinstall the lamp assembly, line up and insert
the tabs on the back of the assembly in the slots
in
the fender. Engage the lower clip on the back of
the lamp assembly into the fender, keeping
the upper tab on the front turn signaVparking lamp
assembly inboard
of the headlamp bracket tab.
8.
To align the front turn SignaVparking lamp assembly
with the headlamp assembly, lift up the front turn
signaVparking lamp assembly until the upper edge is
contacting the fender.
9. Fasten the front turn signaVparking lamp assembly
to the headlamp assembly with the thumbscrew
removed
in Step 2.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
and Back-up Lamps
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing
3. Pull off the entire taillamp housing.
on
the inboard side.
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 pulling the holder away from
the assembly.
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A. Taillamp Bulb
6. Back-up Lamp Bulb
C. Turn Signal
Lamp Bulb
D. StopTTailIamp Bulb
5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old bulb out and
gently pushing the new bulb into the bulb holder
socket.
6. Snap the bulb holder back into place, making sure all
retaining tabs are properly over the bulb holder tabs.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the
outboard locatingh-etaining pins until the lamp is
seated. Secure with the inboard screws.
Replacement Bulbs
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
I Lamp I Bulb Number I
I Back-ur, Lamps (3rd from Tor,) I 31 56 I
I
Front Sidemarker Lamps I 194 I
Front Turn SignaVParking Lamps
Headlamps 4157 NAK
9004-HBI
I
Turn
Signal Lamps
(2nd from
Top) I 3156
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Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least
twice a year for wear or cracking. See “Wiper Blade
Check
in At Least Twice a Year on page 6-10 for
more information.
Replacement blades come
in different types and are
removed in different ways. For proper type and length,
see
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on
page
5- 105.
To remove the windshield wiper blade(s):
1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
2. Turn the ignition to OFF while the wipers are at
3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
the outer position
of the wipe pattern.
windshield or backglass.
4. While holding the
wiper arm away from
the glass, push
the release clip from
under the blade.
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5. Push the release clip at the connecting point of the
blade and the arm up. Then pull the blade assembly
down toward the glass to remove it from the
wiper arm.
6. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm
until you hear the release clip “click” into place.
7. Push the release clip, from Step 4, down to secure
the wiper blade into place.
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Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by
a leading tire manufacturer.
If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service,
see your Oldsmobile Warranty booklet for details.
Poorly maintained and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a
serious accident. See “Loading Your
Vehicle” in the Index.
CAUTION: (Continued]
0 Underinflated tires pose the same danger
as overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be
cut, punctured or broken by a sudden impact
- such as when you hit a pothole.
Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents.
If your tread is badly worn, or if your
tires have been damaged, replace them.
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Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Certificationflire label, which is on the rear edge ot
the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures
for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your
vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven
no more than
1 mile (1.6 km).
Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation
or overinflation is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough air (underinflation), you can get
the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air (overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
e Bad handling
Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards
When to Check
Check your tires once a month or more.
Don’t forget your compact spare tire.
It should be at
60 psi (420 kPa).
How to Check
Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems.
moisture.
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km).
Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires
as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also
check for damaged tires or wheels. See
When It Is Time
for New Tires on page
5-63 and Wheel Replacement
on page
5-66 for more information.
Make sure the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull,
and then try to rotate or turn the tire,
If it moves, use the
folding wrench to tighten the cable. See
Changing a Flat
Tire on page
5-70.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation
is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled
Maintenance Services,” in Section
6, for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation
pattern shown here.
Don’t include the compact spare tire in your tire rotation.
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After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear
inflation pressures as shown on the Certification/Tire
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly
tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under
Capacities and
Specifications on page 5-
103.
-3ust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to
which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come
off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or
dirt from
places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a
paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a
scraper or wire brush later, if you need to, to
get all the rust or dirt
off. See “Changing a Flat
Tire”
in the Index.
When It Is Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will
appear when your tires
have only
1/16 inch
(1.6 mm) or less of tread
remaining.
You need a new tire
if any of the following statements
are true:
You can see the indicators at three or more places
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
around the tire.
tire’s rubber. deep enough to show cord or fabric.
__ can’t be repaired well because of the size or
location
of the damage.
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