1996 OLDSMOBILE AURORA lock

The fuel door can be opened
manually in case of an
electrical power failure. To
do so, first open the trunk.
The release mechanism is
on the driver’s side of the
vehicle, at the top of the
trunk compartment. Pull the
tab toward you to release
the fuel door.
NOTICE:
Prying on a locked fuel filler door could damage
it. Use the remote fuel door manual release While refueling, hang the cap inside the fuel door.
located in the trunk.
Twist it clockwise to secure it, if necessary.
To take
off the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
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Air Cleaner
To Check or Replace the Air Filter:
1. Remove hose from resonator channel.
2. Release tension of the wing screw clamp on the air
intake duct where
it attaches to the air cleaner cover
near the top
of the engine. Just turn the wing screw
counterclockwise, then detach the duct from the air
cleaner cover.
3. Push the duct and resonator assembly rearward and
up, and hold out
of the way.
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3. Release tension of the wing screw clamp on the air
intake duct where
it attaches to the air cleaner cover
near the top of the engine. Turn the wing screw
counterclockwise, then detach the hose from the air
cleaner cover.
4. Push the duct and resonator assembly rearward and
up, and hold them out of the way.
5. Twist the bulb assembly 1/6 turn and pull out the
bulb assembly.
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Unclip the bulb
assembly from the
wiring harness and
replace the bulb
assembly.
High-Beam Bulbs -
1. Pull up on the wiring harness. This unlocks the bu
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7. Reverse Steps 1-6 to replace the bulb assembly,
headlamp housing and
air cleaner cover and tube.
2. Now you can reach in behind the lamp housing and
pull out the bulb.
3. To replace the bulb, angle the new bulb into the
empty socket.
4. Push the base of the bulb down to lock it into place.
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Maxifuse/Relay Center
It’s easy to check the fuses in this underhood relay
center. There are two locking
ms on either side of the
base of the cover. Reach down and unsnap each one by
pulling
the cover toward you, then pushing it away
while pulling up. Remove the cover.
The inside of the
cover has a chart that explains the features and controls
governed by each fuse and relay.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination
of fuses and circuit
breakers. This greatly reduces the chance
of damage
caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band
is broken or melted, replace the
fuse. Be sure you replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the correct amp rating.
Two spare fuses are located below the fuse puller. You’ll
also find spare fuses in the slots labeled “Spare” in the
following charts.
There are three main fuse panels: the instrument panel
fuse block and two (driver’s side and passenger’s side)
rear compartment
fuse blocks.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
This is located on the left side of the instrument panel.
To open
it, push the latch to the left, then pull, and the
door will open.
You’ll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside
of the
cover. Place the wide end of the fuse puller over the
plastic end
of the fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse
and pull
it out. To close the fuse door, press the door
closed and it will latch.
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/ INSTRUMENT PANEL
FUSE BLOCK
F! BAG
5
TURN ~
LPS
9
CHIME
SHIFT
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21 HVAC RELAY
PERIM LIGHTS
Fuse
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13 14
15
16
Usage
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(Air Bag)
Injectors
Anti-Lock Brake System
Left Exterior Lamps
Turn Signal Lamps
Injectors Climate Controls, Magnetic Speed
Right Exterior Lamps
Chime (Ignition
I), Memory Set
Powertrain Control Module,
VATS PASS-Key@II
Auxiliary Power
Interior
Lamps
Shift Sols
Linear EGR
Cruise Control
Perimeter Lights
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To Reinstall the Rear Seat Cushion
A safety belt that isn’t properly routed through
the seat cushion or is twisted won’t provide the
protection needed in
a crash. If the safety belt
hasn’t been routed through the seat cushion at
all, it won’t be there to work for the next
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passenger. The person sitting in that position
could be badly injured. After reinstalling the seat
cushion, always check to be sure that the safety
belts are properly routed and are not twisted.
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2.
3.
4.
Buckle the center passenger position safety belt, and
then route the safety belts through the proper slots in
the seat cushion. Don’t let the safety belt get twisted.
Slide the rear
of the cushion up and under the
seatback
so the rear locating guides hook into the
wire loops on the back frame.
With the seat cushion lowered, push rearward and
then press down on the seat cushion until the spring
locks on both ends engage.
Check to make sure the safety belts are properly
routed and that no portion of any safety belt
is
trapped under the seat. Also. make sure the seat
cushion is secured.
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Rear Compartment Fuse Blocks
Once the seat is removed,
you’ll find two fuse panels
on the driver’s side
of the
battery. Each is protected by
a plastic box with four tabs.
Pull up on all four tabs at
the same time to loosen
them and pull off the box.
Of these two panels, the cover on the passenger’s side
fuse panel has an extra plastic cap attachment. You’ll
need to slide this out of the grooves which hold
it there
before removing the rest
of the box.
To replace the covers, line the four tabs up and simply
snap them back into place. The extra plastic cap
attachment slides back into place.
REAR COMPARTMENT
DRIVER SIDE FUSE BLOCK
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1 OPEN 1, 11 REL TRUNK
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DEFG - RR #2
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DEFG- RR #i
A
ACSRY DAP OPEN
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