2001 Oldsmobile Aurora lock

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8. Place the spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface.
9. Put the wheel nuts back
on with the rounded end
of the nuts toward the
wheel. Tighten each nut
by hand until the wheel
is held against the hub.
If a nut cannot be tightened by hand, use the wheel
wrench, and see your dealer right away.
10. Lower the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench
counterclockwise on the jack. Lower the
jack completely.

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To open the fuel door, press
the button located on the
driver's door trim near the
trunk release button.
The ignition does not need to be on. The remote fuel
door release will work in all transaxle positions. The
trunk release lockout switch must be in OFF for the fuel
door to open.
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 located 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
located in the trunk.

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While refueling, hang the tethered cap from the hook on
the fuel door.
To remove the cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise). The cap has a spring in it; if you let
go of the cap too soon, it will spring back to the right.
CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel filler cap too quickly. This spray can happen
if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in
hot weather. Open the fuel filler cap slowly and
wait for any ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew
the cap all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.

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When you put the cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
The CHECK GAS CAP DIC message will come on if
the fuel cap is not properly reinstalled.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get the right
type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get
the wrong type, it may not fit properly. This may
cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light
and your fuel tank and emissions system may be
damaged. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.

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Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The passenger compartment air filter removes certain
particles from the air, including pollen and dust particles.
Reductions in airflow, which may occur more often in
dusty areas, indicate that the filter may need to be
replaced early.
The filter should be replaced as part of the routine
scheduled maintenance. See ªMaintenance Scheduleº
in the Index for more information.
The passenger compartment
air filter is located on the
passenger side at the base
of the windshield and can
be accessed through a
removable panel under the
hood of the vehicle.
See ªEngine Compartment
Overviewº in the Index
for more information
on location.To check or replace the air filter:
1. With the hood open, unlatch and remove the
access panel.
2. To remove the filter, press on the spring tab on
the side of the filter housing and pull the filter out of
the housing.
3. To install the new filter, press on the spring tab and
insert the filter into the housing. The filter should be
fully inserted into the upper and lower grooves and
locked into place by the spring tab.
4. Reinstall the air filter access panel at the base of
the windshield.

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3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the
headlamp assembly.4. Lift the tabs to remove the bulb from the assembly.
5. Replace the bulb. Push the bulb assembly in and
turn it clockwise to install the bulb assembly into the
headlamp assembly. Then reconnect the wiring
harness to the lamp assembly.

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4. Tip the headlamp assembly and while pressing the
release, turn the bulb and socket counterclockwise to
remove them.
5. Replace the bulb and socket. Then reconnect the
wiring harness to the lamp assembly.6. Slide the lamp assembly back into place by lining up
the track on the bottom of the assembly with the
guide on the vehicle. Then connect the outboard snap
and secure the lamp assembly with the two bolts.

6-46 Rear Turn Signals, Stoplamps, Taillamps
and Back-up Lamps
For the proper bulb type, see ªReplacement Bulbsº in
the Index.
1. Open the trunk. Turn the screws located inside of the
trunk counterclockwise and remove them.
2. Remove the plastic trim piece from the trunk.
3. Pull the carpeting away from the rear corner of
the trunk.
4. Remove the three 10 mm nuts holding the lamp in
place and remove the lamp assembly.
5. While pressing the release, turn the bulb socket
assembly counterclockwise to remove it from the
lamp assembly.
6. Pull the bulb straight out to remove it from the socket.
7. Replace the bulb and reverse the steps to reinstall the
lamp assembly.