1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manuals

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4. Now adjust the vertical aim. Check
the vertical aim for each headlight
and adjust it as necessary.
5. Turn the vertical aiming screw until
the bubble in the level is centered at
C
(zero).
To Replace a Headlight
(2-DOOR MODELS)
Before replacing a headlight that does
not light, check to make sure that the
wiring connector is securely fastened to
it.
See the
Index under Replacement
Bulbs
to check the size and type of
headlight you need to use before you
begin to replace the headlight.
You
must replace a headlight with one that
is exactly the same.
1. Pry up the plastic pins and remove
the headlight cover. 2. Remove the Torx@ head screws at the
end
of the aiming ring. The aiming
ring will swing open like a gate.
3. Remove the aiming ring from the
assembly.

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4. Remove the wiring connector fkom
the headlight s~ocltet by lifting the
plastic locking tabs on the connector
and pulling it
from the socket.
5. Check the new headlight again. The
number
on the top of the light (A)
must match the number on the
headIight being replaced. The letter,
U or L, must also match.
5. Plug the wiring connector into the
headlight s-oclcet. Snap the locking
tabs onto the socket.
headlight
assembly. The socket must
be pointing-in the same direction the
socket an the burned-out bulb was.
7. Place the new headlight in the

8. Insert the tabs on the aiming ring
into the slots in the headlight
assembly. 9. Holding the aiming ring closed, insert
the screws at the end of the ring.
Tighten the screws until the aiming
ring touches the plastic nuts on both
the top and bottom.
Do not
overtighten.
Do not damage the
vertical aiming bubble.
To check the aim, the vehicle should be
properly prepared as follows:
The vehicle must have all four tires on
a perfectly level surface.
The vehicle should not have any
snow, ice or mud attached to it.
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There should not be any cargo or
loading of vehicle, except it should
have a full tank of gas and one person
or
160 pounds (75 kg) on the driver’s
seat.
Tires should be properly inflated.
The horizontal indicator should read
If your vehicle is damaged in an
accident and the headlight aim seems to
be affected, see your Oldsmobile dealer.
Headlights on damaged vehicles may
require recalibration of the horizontal
aim by your Oldsmobile dealer.
0 (zero).
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.Headlfght Replacement
(4-DOOR MODES)
See thelndm under Replacement
Bulbs
to check thetype of bulb to use.
To Replace a Bulb:
1. Turn the-Lshaped bulb assembly
counterclockwise
M turn until the
flanges-align with the slots
in the
retainer ring,
You may need to twist
it back and
forth slightly to loosen it.
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2. Pull out the bulb assembly.
3. Disconnect the bulb wiring harness
from the socket bulb assembly by
.lifting the plastic locking tab.
4. Snap. a new bulb assembly into the
wiring harness.
-5. Replace the bulb .assembly by
reversing step one.
Taill[ght Bulb Replacement
(2-DOOR MODES)
For the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
1. Remove the two large plastic Screws
and pull the carpet away from the
rear corner of the trunk.

2. Press the bulb housing release lever
and turn the housing
M turn
countercloclnvise to remove it.
3. To remove the bulb, pull it from the
4. Push in a new bulb.
5. Reverse all steps to reassemble the
taillight housing.
assembly.
Taillighf Bulb Replacement
(4-DOOR MODELS)
For
the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
1. Remove the two large plastic screws
and pull the carpet away
from the
rear corner of the trunk.
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NOTICE: .,
Your warranty does not mvex parts :
or components that fd because of
overloading.
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If you put things inside your vehicle-
like suitcases, tools, packages, or
anything else-they will go as fast as
’ the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or
turn quicltly,
or. if there is a crash,
they’ll keep going.
Tires
We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle
comes with high quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. These tires
are warranted by the tire manufacturers
and their warranties are delivered with
every new Oldsmobile. If your spare tire
is a different brand than your road tires,
you will have a tire warranty folder from
each of these manufacturers.