GMC Acadia
License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate
light bulb in the tailgate of a 1st generation 2007-2016 GMC Acadia with photos.
 2016 Acadia License Lights |
 Left License Plate Light |
 Loosen Counterclockwise |
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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
license plate light bulb in the tailgate door. 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. A replacement bulb is part number 194 which is available from various manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, PIAA and Eiko. If you would like to have brighter license plate lights, install some compatible 194 LED bulbs. The tools needed to access and replace the bulbs include a Torx T20 star bit screwdriver and possibly also a pair of needle nose pliers. |
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 Torx T-20 Screws |
 Pull Out Plastic Screws |
 Remove 2nd Plastic Screw |
| The license plate
light housings are held in place by two plastic screws. Try to loosen the screws by turning them counterclockwise with a Torx T-20 star bit screwdriver. If the screw just spins and won't come out, carefully grab the screw head with a pair of needle nose pliers and pull it straight out. Set the two plastic screws aside in a safe place. |
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 Pull Out Light Housing |
 Light Housing Removed |
 1/4 Turn Counterclockwise |
| Gently pull the
light housing assembly out of the tailgate cargo door. Rotate the base of the tan plastic light bulb socket 1/4 turn counterclockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. |
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 Pull Out Old Light Bulb |
 Old # 194 Light Bulb |
 Push In New # 194 Bulb |
| Pull the old light
bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new number
194 bulb. If necessary, you may also be able to use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as # 158, 168, W5W, 2825 or a compatible LED bulb. |
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 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
 Re-Insert Light Housing |
 Push In Plastic Screws |
| Re-insert the
socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in
place. Push the bulb housing back in to the opening on the tailgate. Gently pop in the two black plastic screws to secure the housing in place. |
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 Re-Insert 2nd Plastic Screw |
 Two Screws Replaced |
 Test License Plate Bulbs |
| Test the new
license plate light bulbs by turning on the headlights. For more, check out my other
2007-2016 GMC Acadia DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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