GMC Acadia Dome Light Bulbs
Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out dome (or rear
passenger reading) light bulb in a 1st generation 2007 to 2016 GMC Acadia SUV.
 2016 Acadia Dome Lights |
 Gently Pry Out Housing |
 Two Metal Spring Hooks |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the first generation (2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,
2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) GMC Acadia in changing a burnt out dome
light bulb (A.K.A. the rear passenger courtesy reading light bulbs). Owners of other General Motors vehicles such as the Buick Verano, Regal, LaCrosse, Cascada, Encore, Enclave, Envision, GMC Canyon, Sierra 1500, Terrain, Yukon, Denali, Savana, Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Impala, Volt, Camaro, Corvette, SS, Trax, Equinox, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Silverado and Express may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The replacement bulb is part number 168 or W5W. A few other miniature wedge base bulbs include the 158, 2825, 194 or a compatible LED bulb. The tools needed to complete this procedure include a flathead screwdriver or a plastic automotive panel pry bar tool and a Torx T-10 star bit screwdriver. |
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 Light Housing Removed |
 Release Power Plug |
 Loosen Counterclockwise |
| Insert a plastic
automotive panel pry bar tool in between the light housing and the
headliner. Alternatively, you could use a large flathead screwdriver covered with a thin micro fiber cloth to prevent from scratching the plastic surfaces. Gently pry down the light housing to release the metal spring clips and the two metal friction fasteners. Do not pry at the front edge (closest to the windshield) since there four black plastic hooks that secure that side in place. Pull the light housing out of the headliner and press the release tab on the electrical connector before sliding the plug straight out of its socket. |
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 2nd Torx T-10 Screw |
 Remove 3rd Screw |
 3 Screws Removed |
| Remove the three
screws that secure the black plastic light bulb housing from the tan plastic
lens cover by turning them counterclockwise with the
Torx T10 star bit
screwdriver. Set the three screws aside in a safe place. |
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 Lift Off Light Housing |
 Push Old Bulb Out of Socket |
 Old Bulb Removed |
| Lift the black
plastic light housing off the tan plastic lens cover panel. The easiest way to remove the old light bulb is to push it out from the back. Insert a small screwdriver in to the hole and gently pop the old bulb out of its socket. |
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 Old # 168 Light Bulb |
 Push In New # 168 Bulb |
 Replace Light Housing |
| Push a new #
168 bulb straight in to the socket. If necessary, you may also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the # W5W, 2825, 158, 194 or a compatible LED unit. Lower the black plastic light housing on to the lens cover panel. |
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 Tighten 3 Screws |
 Turn T-10 Clockwise |
 Push In Power Plug |
| Tighten the three
screws in the clockwise direction until they are snug. Try to avoid over tightening the screws to prevent from cracking the plastic light housing. Push the electrical connector straight in to its socket. |
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 Re-Insert Metal Hooks |
 Re-Insert Black Plastic Hooks |
 Replace Dome Light Housing |
| Re-insert the
plastic hooks on the front edge and the metal spring hooks on the rear edge
back in to the headliner. Line up the two metal friction fasteners with their sockets in the headliner. |
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 Push In Friction Fasteners |
 Housing Re-Installed |
 Test New Dome Lights |
| Firmly push the
light housing back in to place until is is flush with the headliner. Test the new dome light bulbs by pressing the "On/Off" buttons. For more, check out my other
2007-2016 GMC Acadia DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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