Buick LaCrosse Center
Console Light Bulb Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out center console
light bulb in a 2nd generation 2010 to 2016 Buick LaCrosse with pictures.
 2016 LaCrosse Center Console |
 Storage Compartment Light |
 Notch Left Side - Pry Out |
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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 light
bulb in the center console (armrest) storage compartment or
upgrading it to an LED bulb. 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 miniature wedge base bulb is part number 168, 2825, W5W, 158, 194 or a compatible LED unit. The only tool needed to access and replace the light bulb is a small flathead screwdriver used to pry out the housing. |
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 Light Housing Removed |
 Disconnect Power Plug |
 Pry Off Metal Cover |
| The first step is
to swing open the armrest in order to access the center console storage
compartment. Insert a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool in to the small notch on the left (passenger) side of the light housing. Gently pry out the light housing. Push in the release tab on the electrical connector before sliding the power plug straight out of its socket. Gently pry off the thin metal heat shield cover from the rear of the light housing. |
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 Rear Cover Removed |
 Push Bulb Out of Socket |
 Old Light Bulb Removed |
| Push the old light
bulb out of the socket from the base with the screwdriver. If the old bulb was recently turned on, be careful since it might still be hot enough to burn your fingers. |
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 Old Miniature Wedge Base |
 Push In New Light Bulb |
 Replace Heat Shield Cover |
| Push a new
miniature wedge base bulb such as the
168, 2825, W5W, 158,
194 or a compatible
LED unit straight in to the socket. The OEM bulb was marked as 12V1.2W. Pop the metal cover on to the back side of the light housing. |
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 Push In Power Plug |
 Re-Insert Wires First |
 Pop In Light Housing |
| Push the power plug
straight in to the light housing until it "click" securely in to place. Re-insert the wires in to the opening for the housing. Gently pop in the plastic retaining clip on the left (passenger) side of the housing. If the new light bulb didn't illuminate immediately, press the "Unlock" button on the key fob to activate the interior lights. For more,
check out my other
2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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