1994 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme light

Service & Appearance Care
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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Rinse the section with a clean, wet
0 Wipe off what's left with a slightly
Then dry it immediately with a blow
sponge.
damp
paper: towel
or clsth.
dryer or a heat lamp.
.NOTICE:
Ek careful with a hair dryer or heat
lamp. You could scorch the fabric.
Wipe with a.clean cloth.
Using: SolvenbType Cleaner on
Fabric
First, see if you have to use solvent-type
dearrer at
all; Some spots and stains
.will clean
off. better with just water and
mild soap.
If you need to use a solvent:
0 Gently scrape excess soil 'from the
trim material with ,a clean,
dull knife
or scraper.
Use very little cleaner,
light pressure and clean cloths
(pre€erably cheesecloth). Cleaning
should start at the outside
of the

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fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine,
vomit, urine and blood.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
sponge the soiled area with cool
water.
If a stain remains, follow the foam-
type instructions described earlier.
If an odor lingers after cleaning vomit
or urine, treat the area with a
waterbaking soda solution:
1
teaspoon (5 ml) of baking soda to 1
cup (250 ml) of lukewarm water.
If needed, clean lightly with solvent-
type cleaner.
Combination Stains
Such as candy, ice cream, mayonnaise,
chili sauce and unknown stains.
Carefully scrape off excess stain, then
clean with cool water and allow to
dry-
* If a stain remains, clean it with
solvent-type cleaner.
Cleaning Vinyl
Use warm water and a clean cloth.
Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove
dirt.
You may have to do it
more than once.
Things like tar, asphalt and shoe
polish will stain
if you don’t get them
off quickly. Use a clean cloth and a
solvent-type vinyl cleaner.
Cleaning Leather
Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water
and a mild soap or saddle soap.
For stubborn stains, use a mild
solution of
10% isopropyl alcohol
(rubbing alcohol) and
90% water.
Never use oils, varnishes, solvent-
based or abrasive cleaners, furniture
polish or shoe polish on leather.
Soiled leather should be cleaned
immediately. If dirt is allowed to work
into finish, it can harm the leather.
Cleaning the Top of the
Instrument Panel
Use only mild soap and water to clean
the top surfaces
of the instrument
panel. Sprays containing silicones or
waxes may cause annoying reflections
in the windshield and even make it
difficult to see through the windshield
under certain conditions.
Care of Safety Belts
Keep belts clean and dry.

Glass
Glass should be cleaned often. GM
Glass Cleaner
(GM Part No. 1050427)
or a liquid household glass cleaner will
remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films.
Don't use,abrasive cleaners on glass,
because they may cause scratches.
Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have. to be
scraped-
off later. If abrasive cleaners are
used on the inside of the rear window,
an electric defogger element may be
damaged. Any temporary license should
not be attached across the defogger
grid.
1 Inside Center High-Mounted
Stoplight
(2~00~ MODELS)
For the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
If you would like to clean the inside
surface of the rear window or need to
replace a bulb, you can remove the
stoplight housing by following these
steps:
1. Remove the two Phillips-head screws
from the cover.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Unclip the bulb carrier.
4. Pull the bulb out to replace. Push in a
5. Clip the bulb carrier back into place.
.6. To remove the stoplight lens to clean
the window, remove the two nuts on
either side of the housing.
new
bulb.
7. Replace the cover.
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Inside Center High-Mounted
Stoplight
(4.~00~ MODELS)
For the type of bulb, see the Index
under Replacement Bulbs.
If you would like to clean the inside
surface of the ,rear window or need to
replace a bulb., you can remove the
stoplight housing by following these
steps:
1 Remove the two Phillips-head screws
2. Pull down the cover.
from
the cover.
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3. Unclip the bulb socket from .the
housing;
4. Pull the bulb out to replace. Push in a
.new bulb.
5. Press the bulb socket back into the
housing.
6. Remove the lens to clean the window
by pressing in on-the endsof the-lens.
7. Replace the cover.
Ckaning the-Outside of the
Windshield and Wiper Blades
If the windshield is not clear after using
the windshield washer, or
if the wiper
blade chatters when
running, wax or
other material may be.on.the blade or
windshield.