How do I replace brake light bulHbs?

Hi Edward-
The top brake light lens is held on with two size T25 Torx screws. You need a suitable size torx screw driver to remove (and again later replace the assembly) the two screws. Once the screws are removed (do not lose these), you can remove the entire lens assembly. You'll see the wires leading to the plastic bulb socket. The bulb socket twists off the assembly like a bayonet. Once the bulb socket is off, you'll be able to remove the bulb simply by pulling it straight out. Replace the bad bulb by inserting the new bulb and then reassemble your third brake light in the reverse order you removed it. Enjoy!

Remove the Console Assy and they are replaced from the Inside of the Console. Remove the Phillips Screw at the Front of the Console, then pinch your Fingers behind both sides of the Console next to each Light Bezel and PULL Down. The Console assy has 2 Metal clips that hold it up - Very Easy, just pull the assembly straight down.

the plastic posts are guides /support they just slide into place attached to lens just slide/pull the lens off

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (coupe)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the hatchback.

2. From inside the luggage

compartment remove the wing nut

of the rear light assembly cover.

3. Using a Phillips screw driver

remove the screw. The lamp is still

retained by a spring loaded clip.

Remove by gently pulling out the

light housing.

4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise as far as possible and pull it

out.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Install in reverse order.

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (sedan)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the trunk.

2. From inside the luggage

compartment remove the three wing

nuts of the light housing.

3. Gently pull the light housing to

the outside.

4. Turn the bulb socket

counterclockwise and pull it out.

5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
Install in reverse order.

Replacing tail/brake/backup lights and turn signal bulbs (wagon)

1. Make sure the headlamp control

is in the OFF position and then

open the hatchback.

2. Using a screw driver remove the

fixings and trim from the body.

3. Remove the socket from the lamp

assembly

4. Pull the bulb straight out of the

socket.
Install in reverse order.


Hope this helps.

Zeppelinx12

Rear Turn Signal, Brake and Parking Lights

1. Remove the tail light assembly screws, then the assembly.
2. Disconnect the twist lock socket from the lens housing. NOTE: To remove the bulb, turn the twist lock socket (at the rear of the housing) counterclockwise 1?4 turn, then remove the socket with the bulb; replace the bulb if defective. Fig. 7: Remove the tail light assembly screws, then the assembly - wagon shown Fig. 8: Twist the socket counterclockwise to remove from the housing Fig. 9: This type of bulb simply can be pulled out of the socket for replacement To install:
   
3. Attach the socket assemblies to the back of the lamp unit.
4. Install the lamp assembly to the vehicle with the mounting screws.

License Plate Light

1. Remove the lens screws.
2. Once the lens is removed you, can access the bulb and replace if needed. To install:
   
3. Install the new bulb, then attach the lens to the body of the vehicle.

Center High Mount Stop Lamp

1. Remove the screws securing the lamp cover.
2. Remove the mounting nuts, then unplug the electrical harness to the lamp assembly.
3. The lamp now should come out. To install:
   
4. Position the lamp assembly to the vehicle, then attach the electrical harness to the lamp.
5. Install the mounting nut, tighten to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm).
6. Attach the lamp cover. Fig. 10: Exploded view of the center high mount stop lamp assembly - wagon shown
   Fig. 11: Light bulb application chart for all models with non-European headlamps
   Fig. 12: Light bulb application chart for Buicks with European headlamps
   Fig. 13: Light bulb application chart for Oldsmobiles with European headlamps
   

Hi. Remove the retaining screws from the license plate light assembly with a Phillips screwdriver. There are two screws on each side of the lens assembly.

Pull the light assembly cover down out of the way to gain access to the bulbs. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the assembly and pull it straight out. Pull the bulb out of the socket.

Push the new bulb straight into the socket. Replace the bulb and socket inside the light assembly and turn it clockwise to secure it.

Replace the assembly cover and secure it with the retaining screws. Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Turn on the lights to test your new bulbs.
Take care

Hi,
1.Remove the two Phillips head screws from the brake light lens cover.
2.Pull the lens cover away from the tail light panel. Set it aside on a soft surface because the lens scratches easily.

3.Push in the bad brake light bulb. Twist it counterclockwise to disconnect it from the socket
4.Insert the new brake light bulb while wearing gloves. Twist it clockwise to secure it to the socket.

5.Re-position the lens cover. Push it in firmly to secure it, and then tighten the two screws.

Good luck!!!!!

One comment - having just replaced a bulb. After you remove the two screws - the assemby will be loose, but doesn't just slide back. There is a plastic pressure fitting that will hold the assembly in place. Applying force to pull the assembly out caused me to crack the plastic panel where the two screws go. So don't do that! I found that applying a bit of pressure - via a flat tip screwdriver - between the assembly and the car body "popped" the plastic pressure fitting and allowed me to change the bulb. I was applying pressure to drive the assembly toward the rear of the car(and slightly up). Reassembly was just a matter of 1) gluing the cracked plastic back in place 2) aligning the white plastic pressure fitting into its receiver and 3) replacing the screws and covers. Hope this was helpful

left tail light is not real. Have a look under boomper. Ther is no kable. Is only one tile light in most of cars.

Brake lights were easy... open hatch you will see 2 lil circle covers with a notch out of the bottom for removal... i used a flat head to remove these then used a phillips head screw drive to remove the two screws behind the covers... pull out unit and you will see where the bulb goes... pull that out and just put the bulb in. It was sooo very easy... thanks Kim