1997 CADILLAC CATERA Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Exterior Front Bulbs
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Front Turn Signal Lamp
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A. Turn Signal Lamp
B, Headlamp
1. With a screwdriver, unscrew the fastener on the
headlamp cover and then remove
it to access the
turn signal lamps.
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2. On the outboard side of each low-beam headlamp,
you will find the turn signal bulbs. Turn the lamp
assembly clockwise to remove. 3. Twist the bulb out to replace and then reassemble.
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1. With a screwdriver, unscrew the fastener on the
headlamp cover and then remove the cover
to
gain access (see Step 1 under “Front Turn Signal
Lamp”). Note that the inner bulb is for the
low-beam headlamp and the outer bulb is for
the high-beam headlamp.
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3. Remove the plug connector from the bulb.
2. Remove the black rubber cap that protects the
bulb area.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Squeeze the retaining clip together and then pull
down and away from
the bulb assembly.
5. Swivel the bulb out and then replace.
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A. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
B . Taillamp
C. Rear
Turn Signal Lamp
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
The CHMSL is equipped with a high durability
illumination.
If a bulb problem does occur, see your
Catera dealer for assistance.
Taillamp and Rear Turn Signal Lamp
1. Open the trunk to access the lamp housing.
2. Depending on which outer bulb needs replacing,
open either
the spare tire cover on the driver’s side
or the storage compartment on the passenger’s side
to access the bulbs.
3. Press the tab on the lamp housing up and then pull
the bulb assembly straight out.
4. Twist the bulb out and then replace it.
Note that the taillamp isskrnbly running across
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rear deck lid is equipped with a high durability
illumination.
If a bulb problem does occur, see your
Catera dealer for assistance.
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Your vehicle has the 55 x 135 mini-quad headlamp
system. These headlamps have horizontal and vertical
aim indicators. The aim has been pre-set at the factory
and should need
no further adjustment.
If your vehicle is damaged in an accident and the
headlamp aim seems
to be affected, see your Catera
dealer. Headlamps on damaged vehicles may require
recalibration of the horizontal aim by your Catera dealer.
To check the aim, the vehicle should be properly
prepared as follows:
0 The vehicle must have all four tires on a perfectly
level surfxe.
The vehicle should not have any snow, ice or mud
attached to
it.
0 There should not be any cargo or loading of the
vehicle, except it should have a full tank
of gas and
one person or 160 lbs.
(75 kg) on the driver’s seat.
Tires should be properly inflated.
0 The horizontal indicator should read “0.”
NOTICE:
To make sure your headlamps are aimed
properly, read all the instructions before
beginning. Failure
to follow these instructions
could cause damage
to headlamp parts.
State inspection stations will allow a vertical reading of
plus
0.76 degrees or minus 0.76 degrees from the center
of the bubble.
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0.4 degrees from the center of the bubble. Other drivers
may flash their high beams at you if your adjustment is
much above plus
0.4 degrees.
If you find that the headlamp aiming needs adjustment,
follow these steps: Adjustment screws can be turned with an
E8 Torx@
socket or a
TI 5 Torx screwdriver.
2. Check the vertical aim for each headlamp and adjust
it as necessary. You can see the level through the
headlamp assembly. Turn the vertical aiming screw,
on the outboard side of the headlamp assembly, until
the bubble in the level is centered at
0 (zero). 1. With a screwdriver, unscrew the fastener on the
headlamp cover and then remove the cover to be able
to
see the back of the headlamp assembly.
3. If the horizontal aim needs adjusting, see your
Catera dealer.
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It’s a good idea to clean or replace the wiper blade
assembly on a regular basis or when worn. For proper
windshield wiper blade length and type see “Normal
Maintenance Replacement Parts” later in this section.
To replace the wiper blade assembly:
1. Position the wipers on the windshield in the “mid”
wipe position.
2. Press the tabs together and pull the wiper blade
assembly down enough to release it from the
“J”
hooked end of the wiper arm. Slide the assembly
away from the arm.
3. Replace the blade.
4. To reinstall the wiper blade assembly, slide it over
the wiper arm
to engage the “J” hooked end on the
wiper blade assembly. Pull up on the assembly to
lock it into place.
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