Buick
LaCrosse License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in the trunk lid of a 2nd generation 2010 to 2016 Buick LaCrosse.
 2016 LaCrosse License Plate |
 Right License Light Housing |
 Gently Pry Out Housing |
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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 license
plate light bulb in the trunk lid. 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 light bulb is part number 2825. You could also use a brighter LED unit. The only tool needed to access and replace the license plate light bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver. |
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 Light Housing Removed |
 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
 Bulb Socket Removed |
| Use the flathead
screwdriver to gently pry out the light housing. Even though the plastic retaining clip is on the outer edge of the right side light housing, I had better luck prying out the housing on the left side. So if you have trouble removing the light housing by prying on one side, try prying on the other side. Rotate the bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. |
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 Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
 Old Light Bulb Removed |
 Push In New 2825 Bulb |
| Pull the old light
bulb straight out of the socket. 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 number 168, 158, W5W, 194 or a compatible LED unit. |
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 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
 Re-Insert Wires First |
 Gently Pop In Retaining Clip |
| Re-insert the
socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in
place. First re-insert the wires in to the left side of the opening in the trunk lid. Then gently snap in the retaining clip on the outer (right) side of the housing. |
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 Left Side Light Housing |
 Test New Light Bulb |
 Testing License Lights |
| Test the new
license plate light bulbs by turning on the headlights or by pressing the
"Unlock" button on the key fob to activate the exterior lights.
For more,
check out my other
2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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