1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 304

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits your vehicle are protected from in short circuitsby a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused by electrical problems. Driver's Side Fuse Block Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new of the identical size one and rating. lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the eomect amperage. If you ever have a problem on the road and don't have a spare fuse,you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature your vehicle that of you can get along without like the radio or cigarette -The driver's side fuse block to the leftof the steering is There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the driver's wheel, under the instrument panel. side and passenger's side fuse blocks. Snap off the coverto reveal the fuses. You'll find a fuse puller clipped to the inside the cover. Place the wide of end of the fuse puller over the plastic of the fuse. end Squeeze the ends over the fuse and pull it out. Spare fuses are located in the slots labeled "Spare" on the following chart. When finished, replace the cover by snapping up it back into place. Replace it as soon asyou can.