Chevrolet
Impala License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in the trunk lid of a 10th generation 2014-2018 GM Chevy Impala.
 2014 Impala License Plate |
 License Plate Light Housing |
 Gently Pry Out Light Housing |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the tenth generation (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018) GM
Chevy Impala in changing a burnt out license plate light bulb in the
trunk lid. Owners of other General Motors vehicles such as the Malibu, Cruze, Camaro, Sonic, Spark, Volt, Corvette, Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, SS Sedan, Bolt, Colorado, Silverado, Buick Verano, Regal, LaCrosse, Cascada, Encore, Envision, Enclave, Canyon, Sierra 1500, Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Savana, ATS, CTS, XTS, CT6, XT5, SRX and Escalade may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The compatible replacement light bulb part number is 2825. You can also use a brighter LED unit. The only tool needed to access and replace the light bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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 Light Housing Removed |
 Light Bulb Socket |
 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
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scratching the plastic surfaces, you may either choose to cover the tip of
your screwdriver with a thin micro fiber cloth or use a plastic
pry bar tool. Insert the blade of the screwdriver in between the side of the light housing and the underside of the trunk lid. Gently pry out the light housing. I was able to pry out the light housing from the inner edge, but the plastic retaining clip is located on the outer edge. If you have trouble prying out the housing, try re-inserting the screwdriver on the other side. Pull the light housing out of the trunk lid. Rotate the base of the bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out. |
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 Bulb Socket Removed |
 Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
 Old # 2825 Light Bulb |
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bulb straight out of the socket. Push a new number 2825 miniature wedge base bulb straight in to the socket. You can also use a brighter LED bulb. |
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 Push In New # 2825 |
 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
 Re-Insert Wires First |
| Re-insert the bulb
socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in
place. Push the wires back in to place in to the opening in the trunk lid. |
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 Gently Pop In Housing |
 Light Housing Replaced |
 Test License Plate Lights |
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retaining clip on the other side of the light housing. Double check that the light housing is securely attached to the trunk lid. To test the new license plate light bulbs, turn on the headlights or press the "Unlock" button on the key fob to activate the exterior lights. For more, check out all of my
2014-2018 Chevrolet Impala DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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