Top 10 2004 Oldsmobile Alero Questions & Answers

In the trunk, in the rear corners, you'll see some plastic "caps" with tabs on them, similar to wing nuts. Remove those, and the taillight comes right off the back of the car. That will allow you to replace the bulbs.

sounds like your electronic flasher unit maybe stuck causing the noise. they are generally located under the dash on driver side just below the instrument cluster.

if it truly set code for "loose fuel cap" or po455 large leak, then tightening the cap and driving a couple days should reset on its own. if not then get it checked for free at autozone and report back with code # and can help from there. they'll ck for free but are not allowed to reset.

If your trunk release button is electric, and not working because you need to turn the key to give it power, remove the button and use a piece of wire to jump power to it from the battery. This will get your trunk open! (don't forget to have a spare key made)

its actually pretty easy if you have the basic tools needed and a little mechanical knowledge, because i dont think you can buy just the bearing at a auto parts store. they sell you the whole hub assembly which is great for the DIYer.

lift the car off the ground and block it from rolling and place a jack stand under it so it cant fall on anyone.


Wheel Bearings

• REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Removal & Installation

These vehicles are equipped with sealed hub and bearing assemblies. The hub and bearing assemblies are non-serviceable. If the assembly is damaged, the complete unit must be replaced.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions section.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   WARNING DO NOT allow the caliper to hang unsupported from the brake hose.
   
   
   Front wheel Halfshaft nut and washer Caliper from the steering knuckle and support it aside
   
   
   Brake rotor Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) connector, if equipped 3 hub/bearing assembly bolts Halfshaft from the hub/bearing assembly Hub/bearing assembly
   
   Fig. Exploded view of the front hub/bearing assembly
   
   

To install:
Install or connect the following:

Hub/bearing assembly onto the halfshaft, making sure the splines engage smoothly Hub/bearing assembly to the steering knuckle. Torque the bolts to 70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm). Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) connector, if equipped Brake rotor Caliper onto the steering knuckle. Torque the bolts to 38 ft. lbs. (51 Nm). Halfshaft nut. Torque the hub nut to 284 ft. lbs. (385 Nm) on nuts colored black, or 173 ft. lbs. (235 Nm) on gray colored nuts. Front wheel. Torque the nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (140 Nm).

2004 Aleros with auto trans DO NOT have a dipstick under the hood. They do have a filler cap, located on the driver side, look straight down under the edge of the exhaust crossover, black cap with a gear on it. According to the Manuf. the AUTOMATIC Transmission (should not need to be checked unless there is a leak) has a plug in the side just like the manual transmission. You remove the plug in the side and fill thru the top until fluid runs out the side hole. Replace the plug and the fill cap when done.

Because of space constraints. It may in in multiple locations. On or near fuse panel,under dash near your left knee or between steering column & stereo. I found easiest way to locate it, is to turn ignition on, turn on turn signals & listen for its clicking noise. Once located you will see what you need to remove, if anything to replace it.

Oil lights can not be reset,but the oil change light can,,Turn the key to on,and push the accelerator 3 times slow ,with in 5 seconds,this will turn the oil change light off.If this was helpful,please rate thank you.

It has an inertia switch that kills the pump when you are in an accident. In the trunk on the passenger side, behind the carpet.

Open trunk, behind both seats on either side you will see two leather straps. Pull strap at same time as pushing seat forward. You will hear the latch release.