1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE bulb

5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and
gently pushing the new one into the lamp socket.
6. Line up the tabs on the sockets with the gaps in the
socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the
lamp housing until a click is heard (the tab popping
back out).
7. To replace the lamp assembly, line up and insert the
tabs on the back of the assembly with the slots in
the fender. Engage the lower clip on the front of the
lamp assembly, keeping the upper tab on the
parking/turn signal lamp assembly inboard
of the
headlamp bracket tab.
8. To align the parking/tum signal lamp assembly with the
headlamp assembly,
lift up the pxking/turn signal lamp
assembly until the upper edge is contacting the fender.
9. Fasten the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly to the
headlamp assembly with the thumb screw removed
in Step
1.
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Front Sidemarker
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the thumb screw attaching the parkingkurn signal lamp assembly to
the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly away
from the body.
4. Unscrew the bulb socket from the lamp assembly
by turning
it to the left.
5. Replace the bulb by pulling the old one out and
gently pushing 'the new one
into the lamp socket.
6. Line up the tabs on the sockets with the gaps in the
socket holes and screw the bulb socket back into the
lamp housing.
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7.
8.
9.
To replace the lamp assembly, line up and insert the tabs
on the back of the assembly with the slots in the fender.
Engage the lower clip on the front of the lamp assembly,
keeping the upper tab
on the parking/turn signal lamp
assembly inboard
of the headlamp bracket tab.
To align the parkinghrn signal lamp assembly with
the headlamp assembly, lift
up the parking/turn
signal lamp assembly until the upper edge
is
contacting the fender.
Fasten the park/turn signal lamp assembly to the
headlamp assembly with the thumb screw removed
in Step
1.
Taillamps
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp housing
3. Pull off the entire taillamp housing. The
on
the inboard side.
locatorhetaining pins on the outboard side are
part
of the lamp assembly and will remain intact
during removal.
4. Remove the bulb holder by pressing the four
retaining tabs and pulling the holder away from
the assembly.
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5. Replace the bulb(s) by pulling the old one(s) out
and gently pushing the
new one(s) into the bulb
holder socket.
7. Reinstall the taillamp assembly by inserting the
outboard locatingketaining pins until the lamp is
seated. Secure with the inboard screws.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your retailer service department.
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement
For the proper windshield wiper blade length and type,
see “Replacement Parts” in the Index.
Replacement blades come in different types
and are
removed
in different ways. Here’s how to remove the
type with a release clip:
1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting.
2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the
outer positions of the wipe pattern. The blades are
more accessible for removalheplacement while in
A. Tail Bulb C. Turn Signal Bulb
B. Back-up Bulb D. Stop/Tail Bulb this position.
6. Snap the bulb holder back into place making sure all
retaining tabs
are properly over the bulb holder tabs.
3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield
or backglass.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Headlamps ......................... 9004-HBI
Signal Lamps
.......... .3 157 NA or 3 157 NAK
Front Sidemarker Lamps ................... 194
Stop/Tail (Top)
.......................... 3057
Signal (2nd from top)
..................... 3 156
Tail (Bottom) ........................... 3057
Front Parking/Turn
Back-up Lamps (3rd from top)
............. 3156
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.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ..... 8 quarts (7.5 L)
With A/C
................... 9.6 quarts (9.1 L)
Cooling System
With Rear Climate Control
or Rear Heater
............ 1 1.9 quarts (1 1.3 L)
Engine Crankcase - Oil and
Fuel Capacity Filter Change
............... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
Standard/Regular .............. 20 gallons (76 L)
OptionalExtended
............ 25 gallons (95 L)
Refrigerant,
Air Conditioning*
.......... See the Refrigerant
Label under the hood.
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........... See Tire-Loading
Information label
on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Windshield Washer Fluid ....... 1 gallon (0.37 L)
*See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later in this section.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When adding,
be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended
in this manual.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code ........................... E
Firing Order
...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
EngineType
.............................. V6
Horsepower
............................. 180
Thermostat Temperature Specification
................... 195°F (91°C)
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Brake (Continued) PedalTravel
................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
.................... 2.88. 6.28
Trailer
...................................... 4-37
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-37
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-3 1
Wear ....................................... 6-29
Brakes. Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
.......................... 4- 10
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-25
BTSI
......................................... 2-37
BTSICheck
................................... 7-31
Bucketseats
................................... 1-15
Adjusting
................................... 1-16
Folding or Reclining the Seatback
................ 1 - 15
Removing
................................... 1-16
Replacing
................................... 1-19
Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-3 1
Canada. Ordering Service and Owner Publications .... 8-9
Canadian Roadside Assistance ...................... 8-6
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-64
Captain’s Chairs
................................ 1-21
Reclining
the Seatback ......................... 1-2 1
Removing ................................... 1-22
Replacing
................................... 1-23
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2-38.4-29. 4-36
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-29
Cassette Tape Player
............................ 3- 10
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3-26 CD Adapter Kits
............................... 3-14
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-21
Center Dome Lamp
............................. 2-63
Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat)
............. 1-53
Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat)
............. 1-54
Certificationflire Label
.......................... 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-37
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-46
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-88
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-89
Chemical Paint Spotting.
......................... 6-53
Child Restraints
................................ 1-70
Built-in
..................................... 1-59
Cleaning Built-in
............................. 6-49
Securing in
a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-77
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
(Bucketseat)
............................... 1-81
Securing
in the Center Rear Seat Position
(Third Row Bench)
.......................... 1-79
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-83
TopStrap
................................... 1-76
WheretoPut
................................ 1-75
Children
...................................... 1-56
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-77
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-57
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-15
Cleaning Alum~num Wheels
............................ 6-52
Built-in Child Restraint
........................ 6-49
Fabric
...................................... 6-48
Glass
....................................... 6-50
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-47
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-49
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Driving (Continued)
On Curves
.................................. 4- 11
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-39
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-24
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-26
Throughwater
............................... 4-20
WetRoads
.................................. 4-18
Winter
...................................... 4-26
With a Trailer
................................ 4-37
Dump and
Stow Feature ........................... 1-7
Electrical Equipment. Adding .................... 2-28
Electrical System
............................... 6-56
Electronic Level Control
......................... 4-32
Engine
....................................... 6-10
Coolant ..................................... 6-21
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-29
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-29
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-92
Cooling System
.............................. 6-64
Exhaust
..................................... 2-38
Identification
................................ 6-55
OilLevelCheck
.............................. 7-29
Overheated Protection Operating Mode
........... 5- 13
Overheating
................................. 5-13
Specifications
................................ 6-64
StartingYour
................................ 2-27
Temperature Warning Light
..................... 2-92
Additives
................................... 6-14
Checking
................................... 6-12
Running
While Parked
......................... 2-39
Engine Oil
............................... 2-96. 6-11 Used
....................................... 6-15
What Kind to Use
............................. 6-13
WhentoAdd
................................ 6-12
Equipment. Adding to the Outside
Of Your Vehicle ..... 6-3
When
to Change
.............................. 6-14
Exhaust. Engine ................................ 2-38
Exit Lighting
.................................. 2-62
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-48
Fan Knob. Climate Control System
.................. 3-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
.................... 6-7
Filling Your Tank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-15
Filter. Passenger Compartment Air
................. 6-16
Finishcare
.................................... 6-51
Finish Damage
................................. 6-53
FirstGear
..................................... 2-33
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-24
Fluid Capacities
................................ 6-64
FogLmps
.................................... 2-60
Folding Driver’s Seatback
......................... 1-3
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
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FrontDoor ..................................... 2-4
Front Parking/Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-34
Front Seat Storage Bin
........................... 2-71
Front Seat Storage Net
........................... 2-71
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-36
FrontTowing
.................................. 5-10
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-34
.. ...........................
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Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-57
Gage
....................................... 2-98
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-92
Fuel
....................................... 2-98
Speedometer
................................. 2-85
Tachometer
.................................. 2-86
Garage Door Opener Compartment
................. 2-67
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-30
GloveBox
.................................... 2-65
Gross Axle Weight Rating ........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-30
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GAWR ....................................... 4-31
.. .................................
GVWR ....................................... 4-30
Halogen Bulbs
................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints ................................. 1-6
Headlamps
.................................... 2-59
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-3 1
On Reminder ................................ 2-59
Wiring
..................................... 6-56
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-Beam Headlamps
.......................... 2-53
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-24
High/Low Beam Changer ...................... 2-53 Hill
and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-24
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-36
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Prop
........................................ 6-9
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-51
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-20
Ignition Positions
.............................. 2-26
Illuminated Entry
............................... 2-61
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
................... 2-78
Inflation. Tire
.................................. 6-40
Inflator. Air
................................... 2-78
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
................. 2-64
Inspections Brakesystem
................................ 7-33
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-33
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot
.................. 7-33
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal
................... 7-33
Radiator and Heater Hose
...................... 7-33
Steering
.................................... 7-33
Suspension
.................................. 7-33
Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-33
Instrumentpanel
............................... 2-82
Cleaning
.................................... 6-49
Cluster
..................................... 2-84
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-57
Light Intensity Control
......................... 2-61
Instrument Panel
S witchbank ...................... 2-13
Interior Lamps
................................. 2-61
Control
..................................... 2-61
OverrideSwitch
.............................. 2-61
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