head lamp remove and replace BUICK LACROSSE 2007 Owner's Manual

Headlamps and Sidemarker Lamps
A. Sidemarker Lamp
B. Low-Beam Headlamp
C. High-Beam Headlamp
Low-Beam Headlamp and
Sidemarker Bulbs
To replace a low-beam headlamp or sidemarker
bulb, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 349for more information.
2. Remove the fastener from the front fascia.
The fastener is located inboard of the
headlamp assembly, near the high-beam
headlamp.
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3. Pull up on the plastic retaining clip (C) while
pushing rearward on the headlamp. Align the
square cut-out on the retaining clip with
the notch on the headlamp.
4. Remove the screw (A) from the metal
headlamp retainer to pull up and release the
headlamp assembly.
5. Remove the push pin (B) retaining the front
fascia.6. Pull forward on the front fascia and then pull
the headlamp assembly out from the vehicle.
Moving the headlamp up and down slightly
may help with its removal.
You may have someone assist you with
this step.
7. Remove the access cover from behind the
bulb being replaced.
8. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn to
remove it from the headlamp assembly.
9. Holding the base of the socket, pull the old
bulb from the socket.
10. Replace with a new bulb.
11. Reverse all the steps to reassemble the
headlamp assembly.
When replacing the plastic retaining clip,
push down on it while pushing rearward on
the headlamp, making sure the headlamp
assembly is secure.
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High-Beam Headlamp Bulbs
To replace the high-beam headlamp bulb, do the
following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 349for more information.
2. Locate the high-beam headlamp bulb socket.
3. Remove the access cover from behind the
bulb being replaced.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull it from the headlamp assembly.
5. Holding the base of the socket, pull the old
bulb from the socket.
6. Replace with a new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 2 through 4 to reinstall.
Front Turn Signal and Parking
Lamps
To replace a front turn signal/parking lamp bulb in
the front fascia, do the following:
1. Locate the front turn signal/parking bulb
socket by reaching behind the front bumper.
2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull it out of the assembly.
3. Holding the base of the socket, pull the old
bulb from the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
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License Plate Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Remove the two screws holding each of
the license plate lamps to the fascia.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward
through the fascia opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and
pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the
license plate lamp.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamps 921
Fog Lamp H11
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps3157NAK
Headlamps
High-Beam H9
Low-Beam H11
Front/Rear Sidemarker,
License Plate Lamp,
and Taillamp194
Stoplamps and Taillamps 3057
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer.
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