1996 Oldsmobile Aurora Owner's Manual - Page 304

Maxifuse/Relay Center Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protectedfrom of short circuits by a combination fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chanceof damage caused by electrical problems. If Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. the band fuse. Be sure you replace is broken or melted, replace the a bad fuse with a new one of the correct amp rating. Two spare fuses are located below thefuse puller. You'll also find sparefuses in the slots labeled "Spare" in the following charts. There are three mainfuse panels: the instrument panel fuse block and two (driver's side and passenger's side) rear compartment fuse blocks. It's easy to check the fuses in this underhood relay center. There are two locking m s on either side of the base of the cover. Reach down and unsnap each one by pulling the cover toward you, then pushing away it while pulling up. Remove the cover. inside of the The cover has a chart that explains the features and controls governed by each fuse and relay. Instrument Panel Fuse Block This is located on the left side of the instrument panel. To open it, push the latch to the left, then pull, and the door will open. You'll find afuse puller clipped to the inside the of cover. Place the wide end of the puller over the fuse plastic end of the fuse. Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out. To close the fuse door, press thedoor closed and it will latch.