Buick 2005 manual Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps

Taillamps and Back-Up Lamps

This procedure is for the liftgate-mounted taillamps and back-up lamps.

1.Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-11for more information.

2.Remove the panel inside the liftgate by lifting the tabs and pulling the panel off.

3.Remove the seven wing nuts and the four outboard nuts (two

at each end).

4.Gently lower the liftgate.

5.Pull the lamp assembly directly rearward from the vehicle.

A.Outboard Taillamp

B.Center Taillamp

C.Inboard Back-Up Lamp

6.Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise.

7.Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing.

8.Pull the bulb out of the base.

9.Install the new bulb into the electrical connector. Push the bulb firmly enough so that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb.

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