Buick
LaCrosse Glove Box Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out glove box light
bulb in a 2nd generation 2010 to 2016 Buick LaCrosse with the part numbers.
2016 LaCrosse Glove Box |
Two Screws - Bottom Edge |
Bottom Left Screw |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
& 2016) GM Buick LaCrosse sedan in changing a burnt out interior
glove box light bulb. Owners of other General Motors vehicles such as the Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo, Malibu, Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, SS, Camaro, Caprice, Corvette, Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Silverado, Buick Verano, Regal, Cascada, Encore, Enclave, Envision, GMC Canyon, Sierra, Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Savana, Cadillac CT6, ATS-V, ATS, ELR, CTS, XTS, XT5, SRX, Escalade and Holden Commodore may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement miniature wedge base bulb is part number 2825 from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko and PIAA. You can also use a brighter LED unit. The tools needed include a 7mm socket with a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench and a plastic pry bar tool. |
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Right Side 7mm Screw |
Loosen Counterclockwise |
Remove Right Side Screw |
You might be able
to access the glove box light bulb by simply opening the glove box and
prying out the light housing at the small notch with a flathead screwdriver. To avoid scratching the plastic surfaces and since I was already going to replace the cabin air filter, I chose to remove the glove box to access the old light bulb. Remove the two screws along the bottom edge of the glove box by turning them counterclockwise with a 7mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench. |
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Lower Screws Removed |
Open Glove Box |
Three Top 7mm Screws |
Set the two lower
screws aside in a safe place. Open the glove box and empty out the contents. |
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Remove Counterclockwise |
Third 7mm Screw |
Five 7mm Screws Removed |
Remove the three
7mm screws along the top edge of the glove box by turning them
counterclockwise. Set the three screws aside with the other two screws. |
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Pry Off Outer Edge Panel |
Pull Out Retaining Clips |
Retaining Clip - Middle |
Pry off the trim
panel at the outer edge of the dashboard with the plastic
panel removal tool. Set the trim panel aside in a safe place. |
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Gently Pull Out Clip |
Gently Pull Out Glove Box |
Glove Box Light Housing |
Gently pull out the
plastic retaining clip near the middle outer edge of the glove box. Pull the glove box straight out of the dashboard. |
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Press Release Tab |
Metal Wire Clip |
Gently Push Out Old Bulb |
Press in the tab on
the electrical connector before sliding the power plug straight out of its
socket. Use a small flathead screwdriver to gently push the old bulb out of the socket. |
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Old Light Bulb Removed |
Old # 2825 (W5W) Bulb |
Push In New 2825 Bulb |
Push a new # 2825
bulb straight in to the socket. If necessary, you can also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # 168, 158, 194 or a compatible LED unit. |
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New Bulb Installed |
Push In Power Plug |
Replace Glove Box |
Push the power plug
back in to the socket. Push the glove box back in to the dashboard. |
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Secure Retaining Clip |
Re-Insert 7mm Screws |
Tighten Clockwise |
Push on the outer
edge of the glove box to secure the retaining clip. Re-insert the three screws along the top edge of the glove and tighten them in the clockwise direction with the 7mm socket and a 1/4" drive ratcheting wrench. |
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Third 7mm Screw |
Close Glove Box |
Replace 2 Lower Screws |
Replace the contents of the glove box and close it. | ||
Tighten Left 7mm Screw |
Tighten Clockwise |
Re-Insert Side Panel |
Replace the two 7mm screws along the bottom edge of the glove box. | ||
Line Up Plastic Clips |
Firmly Tap In Fasteners |
Glove Box Light Replaced |
Re-insert the outer
edge trim panel and line up the plastic clips. Firmly tap in the friction fasteners to secure the panel in place. For more,
check out my other
2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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