1998 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE ABS

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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FUSE USAGE CHART
CIRCUIT LH T/LP RH T/LP
SWC
BACKLIGHT
3REAKERS
I HEADLAMP ELEC PRNDL
ABS SOL ELC RR DEFOG RR FOG LP
PWR MIRROR CTSY
LAMP FRT PWR
SCKT
CIGARDLC
Fl FRT HVAC/HI
1 CRUISE I TiSlG I SIR
I PWROTRVENT I RRHVAC I FR&~~$~~~w' I SUNROOF I HVAC/DRL I
FRT WPRMSHR BCM
PRGRM
RR WPA WSHR
MALURADIO/DIC
SWC ACCY
LH HEADLP RH
HEADLP
HAZARD LOW LOW
I PWR LOCK I RR PWR SCKT 1 ABS MOD BATr I LH:ktDLP I RH%DLp
I I DRL I CANVENTSOL I ABSFCS IGN I PCM /
For More information, See Owner's Manual Printed in /
Circuit Breakers
HEADLAMP
PWR WDOIRR
VENT
PWR SEATIPSD
FRT HVAC/HI
BLWR DRL
Control Module,
Headlamp and
I/P
Dimmer Switch
Front Power Windows
6-Way Power Seat(s) and Rear
Side Door Actuator Motor
Blower Motor Hi Speed Relay
in Module
Fuses
swc
BACKLIGHT
ELEC PRNDL
PWR MIRROR Steering Wheel
Radio Control
Switches (Illumination)
Instrument Cluster to
PRNDL Indicators
Power Remote Control
Mirror Switch
CRUISE Cruise Control Module, Switch
and Release Switch
PWR QTR VENT Interior Lamps and
Multifunction Switch
(Power Vent Switch)
FRT WPWSHR Windshield Wipermasher
Motor and Switch
BCM
PWR LOCK
RH TLP
RR FOG LP
CIGARIDLC
TISIG Not
Used
Not Used Cigarette Lighter and Data Link
Connector (DLC)
Turn Signal Switch
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Fuses Fuses
RR HVAC SWC ACCY
HAZARD
RR PWR SCKT
DRL
LH T/LP
RR DEFOG
FRT PWR SCKT
SIR
FRT HVAC LOW/MED BLWR Rear
Blower Motor, Rear
Heater-A/C Control, and
Temperature Door
Actuator (Rear)
Steering Wheel Radio Control
Switches
Turn Signal Switch
Rear Electric Accessory
Plug Housing
DRL Control Module
Not Used
Rear Window Defogger Relay
Front Electric Accessory
Plug Housing
Inflatable Restraint
Control Module
Heater-A/C Control MALL/RADIO/DIC
BCM, Driver Information
Display, Radio and Radio Rear Speaker Amplifier
STOP LAMP
ABS MOD BATT
CAN VENT
SOL
ELC CTSY LAMP
IGN 1
Stoplamp Switch to Stoplamps
Electronic Brake Control
Module/Electronic Brake
Traction Control Module (EBCM/EBTCM)
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Vent Solonoid Valve
Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Air Compressor and ELC
Relay, Trailer Harness
BCM
ALC Sensor, BCM, Electronic
Brake Control Indicator Lamp
Driver Module, Instrument
Panel Cluster, Rear Window
Wipermasher and
Multifunction Switch (Fog
Lamp SwitcWTraction Control
Switch) and Stoplamp/Torque
Converter Clutch (TCC) Switch
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Fuses
SUNROOF
RR WPR WSHR Sunroof
Control Module
Rear Window Wiper Motor,
Rear Window Wipermasher
and Multifunction Switch (Rear
Window Wipermasher Switch)
LH HEADLP LOW Not
Used
LH HEADLP
HIGH
ABSITCS IGN
ABS
SOL
Not Used
Electronic Brake Control
Module/Electronic Brake
Traction Control Module (EBCMEBTCM)
LH and RH Front Brake
Solenoid Valve
Fuses
HVAC/DRL Air Inlet Actuator, DRL Control
Module, Heater-A/C Control,
Temperature Door Actuator (Front) and Rear Window
Defogger Relay
BCM PRGRM Body Control Module (BCM)
RH HEADLP LOW Not Used
RH HEADLP
HIGH
PCM Not
Used
IGN MAIN Relay and PCM
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Maxi Fuse
5-IGN MAIN 1
6-COOL FAN 1
7-BATT MAIN
1
8-IGN MAIN 2
Ignition Switch to Fuses (UP):
ABS/TCS IGN, CRUISE, DRL,
ELEC PRNDL, IGN
1, PSD,
SIR, T/SIG and PCM [IGN
MAIN Relay (Underhood
Electrical Center Fuses: A/C
INJ, TCC)]
CLU, ELEK IGN, IGN 1-U/H,
Coolant
Fans
Fuses
(UP): ABS MOD BATT,
CIGARIDLC, CTSY LAMP,
FRT PWR SCKT, PWR LOCK,
PWR MIRROR and RR
PWR SCKT
Ignition Switch to Fuses
(UP):
BCM PRGRM, FRT HVAC
LOWIMED BLWR, FRT
WPRNSHR, HVAC/DRL,
MALL/RADIO/DIC, PWR
QRT VENT, RR HVAC, RR
WPRNSHR, SUNROOF,
SWC ACCY and PWR WDO
Circuit Breaker
Mini Relays
9-COOL FAN
10-COOL FAN
2
1 1 -1GN MAIN
12-COOL
FAN 1
Micro Relays
13-A/C CLU
14-FUEL PUMP
l5-F/PMP SPD
CONT
16-HORN
17-FOG LAMP
Mini Fuse
18-INJ
19-SPARE
20-SPARE RH
FAN
1, LH FAN 2
LH FAN 2
FUSES: A/C CLU, IGN l-U/H,
INS, ELEK IGN, TCC
RH FAN
1, LH FAN 2
A/C Clutch
Fuel Pump
Not Used
Horn
LH Fog Lamp, RH Fog Lamp,
Fog Lamp Indicator
Fuel Injectors 1-6
Not Used Not Used
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