1998 Oldsmobile Aurora bulb

Back-up Lamps
5. Pull out the taillamp assembly to reach the bulb and
pull it out.
To replace, push the bulb back in.
6. Reverse Steps 1 through 5 to replace the taillamp
filler, wing nuts and carpeting.
Rear lhrn Signal
The rear turn signal bulb is located on the outboard edge
of the taillamp assembly. Follow the taillamp procedure
for replacing a turn signal bulb.
To replace a back-up lamp, do the following:
1. Remove the license plate to expose the bulb cover.
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2. Use a 10 mm socket to
remove the four bolts.
There are two
bolts on
each side of the cover.
3. Pry off the cover and pull down to access the bulbs.
4. Press the locking tab of the bulb assembly.
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5. Twist the socket one-quarter of a turn to the left
(counterclockwise) and pull to remove.
6. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1 through 4 to
replace the assembly and tighten the bolts.
Interior Lamps
Front and Rear Reading Lamps
To change the bulbs in the front and rear reading lamps,
do the following:
1. Carefully insert a flat head screwdriver in the slot
2. Gently pry the lens cover away to expose the reading
3. Remove the bulb from its assembly and install a
between the lens
cover and molding.
lamp bulb. The lens cover should
pop off.
new bulb.
4. Snap the lens cover back in place.
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Replacement Bulbs
BULB
OUTSIDE LAMPS
Front
Front
Turn Signal Lamps ............... .3 157NA
Halogen Headlamps
Low Beam
............................ 9006
High Beam
........................... 9005
Rear
Back-up Lamps ......................... 3 155
StopKaillamps
.......................... 3057
Rear
Turn Signal Lamps .................. 3057
INSIDE LAMPS BULB
Overhead
Rail CourtesyReading Lamps ............... 168
For service information on other
bulbs, contact your
retailer service department.
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions. Please refer to
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index
for more information.
Engine Code (L47) 4.0L V-8
Automatic Transaxle (Overdrive)
When draining or replacing torque converteq more
fluid may be needed.
Pan Removal, Drain Plug
and Replacement
............ 11 .O quarts (10.4 L)
After Complete Overhaul
........ 12.6 quarts (12 L)
When per$orming either transaxle procedure, check
fluid level when done. More fluid may be needed.
Cooling System ................ 13 quarts (12 L)
Engine Crankcase .............. 7 quarts (6.6 L)
When changingfllteq up to 0.5 quart (0.5 L) more oil
may be needed.
Fuel Tank .................. 18.5 gallons (70 L)
Windshield Washer
Fluid Tanks
................ 3.8 quarts (3.6 L)
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@ Section 9 Index
Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-55
Air Bag
....................................... 1-21
How Does
it Restrain .......................... 1-24
How it Works
................................ 1-23
Location
.................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22, 2.65
Servicing
................................... 1-26
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-24
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-15
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-6
Air Control. Climate Control System
............. 3-3. 3-5
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-49
Aluminum or Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
............. 6-56
Antenna. Power
................................ 3-27
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-2 1
Anti-Lock
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-68. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Anti-Lockout Feature
............................ 2-9
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3-2 1
Appearance Care ............................... 6-5 1
Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-53
Air
Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-7 1
Alarm. Universal Theft-Deterrent .................. 2- 16 Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-7
Assist Handles
................................. 2-55
Audio Controls. Steering Wheel
................... 3-23
Audio Equipment. Adding
........................ 3-25
Audio Systems
................................. 3-11
Automatic DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Electronic Climate Control
...................... 3-2
Overdrive
................................... 2-26
Check
...................................... 7-15
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-24
ParkMechanismCheck
........................ 7-17
Auto-Push Knob. Climate Control
.................. 3-2
Ashtrays
...................................... 2-54
Automatic Transaxle Averagespeed
................................. 2-77
Back-up Lamps Bulb Replacement
............... 6-40
Battery
....................................... 6-31
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Remote Lock Control
.............. 2-13
Saver
...................................... 2-47
Warning Light
............................... 2-66
Warnings
................................ 5.3. 5.5
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Battery Voltage Message ......................... 2-77
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-7
Belt. Engine Accessory
.......................... 6-72
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-7
Blizzard
...................................... 4-27
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Parkmg
..................................... 2-27
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-3 1
System Warning Light
......................... 2-66
Trailer
...................................... 4-34
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7- 16
Wear
....................................... 6-30
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4-10
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 19
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-45
BTSICheck
................................... 7-16
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-33
Exterior Front
................................ 6-33
Exterior Rear
................................ 6-38
Interior Lamps
............................... 6-42
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-70
Carbon Monoxide
.......... 2- 15. 2.3 1.2.32.4.28. 4.34 Cassette
Deck Service
........................... 7-14
Cassette Tape Player
............................ 3-14
Care
....................................... 3-25
Errors
...................................... 3-14
Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-55
Center Passenger Position ........................ 1-32
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-5
Certification Label .............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-34
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-50
Change Oil Soon Message
........................ 2-78
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-24
Check Oil Level Warning
......................... 2-79
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-51
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-57
Child Restraints ................................ 1-37
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-42
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-44
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position
.......... 1-46
TopStrap
................................... 1-42
WheretoPut
................................ 1-41
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-54
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-61
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome Wheels
................... 6-56
Fabric
...................................... 6-52
Glass
....................................... 6-54
Inside of
Your Vehicle ......................... 6-51
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-53
Leather
..................................... 6-53
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Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-70
FogLamps
.................................... 2-43
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
Front Storage Armrest
........................... 2-52
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-20
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11
FrontTowing .................................. 5-11
Fuel
.......................................... 6-3
Canada
...................................... 6-3
Door Release Button
........................... 6-6
Filling a Portable Container
...................... 6-8
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-74
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
RangeDisplay
............................... 2-77
UsedDisplay
................................ 2-77
Used Reset. Driver Information Center
............ 2-77
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-61
.. ...........................
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-70
Fuel
....................................... 2-74
Garage Door Opener
............................ 2-56
GarmentHook
................................. 2-55
GloveBox
.................................... 2-52
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-30
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
Guide en Frangais
11
GAWR ....................................... 4-30
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30 Halogen
Bulbs
................................ 6-33
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-7
Headlamps
............................... 2-36, 2-42
Aiming
..................................... 6-36
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-33
Wiring
..................................... 6-60
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-37
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heated Outside Mirror
........................... 2-52
Heatedseats
.................................... 1-5
Heating ........................................ 3-7
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-37
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-23
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-23
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-34
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-9
Horn
......................................... 2-33
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-19
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-20
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................... 7-17
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-46
Inadvertent Load Protection
....................... 2-48
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-44
Inspections
.................................... 7-18
Brakesystem
................................ 7-19
Engine Cooling System ........................ 7-18

Exhaust Systems ............................. 7- 18
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal
........... 7- 18
Steering
.................................... 7-18
Suspension
.................................. 7-18
Throttle System
.............................. 7- 19
InstrumentPanel ............................... 2-60
Brightness Control
............................ 2-45
Cleaning
.................................... 6-53
Cluster
..................................... 2-62
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-62
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-45
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-42
.................................... J ack. Tire 5-26
Jump Starting
................................... 5-3
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-15
Key Reminder Warning .......................... 2-21
Keyless Entry
................................... 2-9
Keys
.......................................... 2-2
Labels Certification
................................. 4-30
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-59
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-29
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-59
Lamps
........................................ 2-42
Cornering
................................... 2-44
Courtesy
.................................... 2-45
Interior
..................................... 2-45 OnReminder
................................ 2-36
Panel
....................................... 2-45
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-9
Level Control. Electronic
......................... 4-31
Light Sensor. Twilight Sentinel
.................... 2-44
Lighter ....................................... 2-54
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1-22. 2-65
Battery Warning
.............................. 2-66
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-66
Engine Oil Pressure Light
...................... 2-73
Interior
..................................... 2-45
Parking Brake Indicator
........................ 2-67
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.65
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-71
Traction Active
................................ 4-9
Traction Control System Active
.............. 2.69. 4.9
Traction Off Warning
........................... 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-29
Anti-Lockout Feature
.......................... 2-9
Automatic Door
............................... 2-5
Cylinders ................................... 7-15
DelayedLocking .............................. 2-6
Door
........................................ 2-4
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
.................. 7-17
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-15
Memory Door ............................ 2.5. 2.11
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ....... 2-29
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.68. 4.7
Traction Control System Warning
............ 2.68. 4.9
Locks
......................................... 2-4