Oldsmobile 1997988 Switch,Turn Signal

To remove the wiper switch on 1975-77 models, insert one or two narrow bladed screw drivers into each of the two slots within the switch face immediately above the knobs and bend the retaining clips downward or break them off, then rotate the top of the switch outward to remove. For 1978-81 models, remove the headlight switch knob and escutcheon, the left 1/P trim plate, and the two retaining screws, then remove the switch. For 1982-87 models, disconnect the negative battery cable, disconnect the turn signal electrical harness at the base of the steering column jacket, remove the wiring protector on the bottom of the column to ease the wiring harness removal, and grasp the lever assembly firmly, and pull straight out. Installation is the reverse of removal.

To disconnect the negative battery cable, remove the instrument panel bezel, disconnect the wiring at the steering column, and remove the wiper switch. To reinstall, follow the reverse order of the removal procedure.

To remove the wiper switch on 1975-77 models, insert one or two narrow bladed screw drivers into each of the two slots within the switch face immediately above the knobs and bend the retaining clips downward or break them off, then rotate the top of the switch outward to remove. For 1978-81 models, remove the headlight switch knob and escutcheon, the left 1/P trim plate, and the two retaining screws, then remove the switch. For 1982-87 models, disconnect the negative battery cable, disconnect the turn signal electrical harness at the base of the steering column jacket, remove the wiring protector on the bottom of the column to ease the wiring harness removal, and grasp the lever assembly firmly, and pull straight out. Installation is the reverse of removal.

To disconnect the negative battery cable, remove the instrument panel bezel, disconnect the wiring at the steering column, and remove the wiper switch. To reinstall, follow the reverse order of the removal procedure.

Push the switch straight in being careful not to damage prongs on the new switch, tighten screws, connect the battery cable, and check operation.

To remove the headlight dimmer switch on 1988 through 1994 models, you should remove the steering column support bracket bolts and nuts, lower the steering column, disconnect the dimmer switch electrical connector, and remove the retaining bolts.

Remove the screws securing the headlight switch in place. Disconnect the multiple electrical harness from the switch, and remove.

Install the wiring protector and bracket, tightening the bracket bolts to 18 ft. lbs. (24 Nm) and the nuts to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).

Pull the turn signal lever straight out, depress the hazard warning knob to remove it, and take out any screws if present.

To disconnect the negative battery cable, you need to remove the instrument panel bezel and the headlight switch ferrule nut.

It is important to disable the anti-theft feature on models equipped with an anti-theft audio system before disconnecting the battery or disrupting power to the stereo.

Carefully thread the new connector and lead back through the steering column, completing the installation in reverse order of removal.

The procedure for dealing with the park/neutral switch/back-up light switch for automatic transmission on 1988 through 1994 models should be included in your question as it is not present in the provided text.

After disconnecting the battery ground cable, pull the headlamp control knob to the 'ON' position.

To work on 1988 through 1994 models when dealing with the instrument cluster trim panel and light switch, start by disconnecting the negative battery cable. For models with a Delco Loc II anti-theft audio system, ensure the lockout feature is off. Remove the instrument cluster trim panel retaining screws, disconnect electrical connectors behind the light switch, and remove the panel. Take out the light switch retaining screws and lift the switch from the trim panel. To reinstall, ensure the grounding ring is in place.

Remove the lock plate from the steering column, which is held in place by a snap ring fitting into a groove in the steering shaft.

Push in on the hazard warning knob and unscrew it from the threaded shaft.

Depress the switch shaft retainer and pull out the knob and shaft assembly.

To work with the windshield wiper/washer switch on 1988 through 1994 models, remove the steering wheel, compress the locking plate, remove the clip retaining it to the steering column, and proceed with the disassembly steps. Disconnect the handle from the windshield wiper switch and drive the pin through the switch housing to remove it. Reinstallation is the reverse of removal.

To remove the headlight dimmer switch on 1988 through 1994 models, you should remove the steering column support bracket bolts and nuts, lower the steering column, disconnect the dimmer switch electrical connector, and remove the retaining bolts.

The procedure for dealing with the park/neutral switch/back-up light switch for automatic transmission on 1988 through 1994 models should be included in your question as it is not present in the provided text.

Disconnect the negative battery cable and remove the cluster pad assembly. Then, remove the retaining screws and pull away the switch.

Reach behind the switch with one hand to push the release button while pulling the switch knob out of the dash with the other hand.

Remove the three turn signal assembly mounting screws.

To disconnect the negative battery cable, you need to remove the instrument panel bezel and the headlight switch ferrule nut.

To disconnect the negative battery cable, you need to remove the instrument panel bezel, disconnect the wiring at the steering column, and remove the switch.

To reinstall the switch, you need to follow the reverse of the removal procedure.

Pull out the canceling cam assembly and upper bearing preload spring. If no other components are to be removed, reverse the steps for installation, ensuring the turn signal switch is in the neutral position.