Q: How to Replace a Tail Light Assembly and Bulbs on Buick Century?
A: Start by opening the rear compartment to remove the convenience net from plastic wingnut retainers if present. Proceed by removing the plastic wingnut that is in plain sight at the tail lamp and push the rear compartment trim panel corner to reach the remaining plastic wingnuts. Apply gentle pressure to the tail lamp lens as you remove the other plastic wingnuts. Next step is to remove the tail lamp assembly from the rear body panel after completing wingnut removal. To perform the replacement start by turning the lamp sockets clockwise to separate them from the tail lamp housing and afterward extract the tail lamp housing assembly with its bulbs out from the sockets when required. Start by inserting tail lamp bulbs into their respective sockets before you attach the sockets to the tail lamp housing through clockwise rotation until they become completely seated. Use light force on the lens when attaching the tail lamp assembly to the rear body panel through its plastic wingnut retainers. Affix the tail lamp assembly by using plastic wingnut retainers and reinstall the rear compartment trim panel corner before completing with the remaining tail lamp plastic wingnut retainer. The rear compartment convenience net should be reinstalled on its plastic wingnut retainers prior to sealing the rear compartment.
Q: How to replace the Tail Light on Buick LeSabre?
A: Beginning any tail lamp replacement requires removing the rear compartment sill plate first. Tail lamp bulb replacement requires skipping directly to connect the lamp connector through the body when replacing only bulbs. Disconnect the tail lamp connector then push the grommet through the rear end panel. First disconnect the fasteners which secure the tail lamp assembly to the body before pulling out the tail lamp assembly. Turn the tail lamp socket in the opposite direction to uninstall it before fixing any failed bulbs. Begin tail lamp installation by checking the complete grommet positioning within the body rear end panel when bulb replacement was the only reason for removing the tail lamp. You should insert the tail lamp bulb into the tail lamp socket while aligning the socket's tabs with the tail lamp assembly notches before screwing the socket clockwise. Attach the tail lamp assembly to the body after fastening the components with 6 n.m (53 lb in) of torque. After connecting the tail lamp connector, reinstall the rear compartment sill plate.
Q: How to remove and install the Tail Light on Buick Regal?
A: You must first open the rear compartment lid and remove any rear compartment convenience net that uses plastic wingnut retainers for attachment. You should first remove the plastic wingnut which holds the taillamp and then access the rear compartment trim panel by pulling back its corner so you can reach the remaining plastic wingnuts. Use gentle pressure on the taillamp lens to stabilize the glass but carefully remove all remaining plastic wingnut retainers before carefully extracting the taillamp assembly from the rear body panel. Begin the taillamp housing assembly removal process by turning each lamp socket counter-clockwise to loosen and pull them free from their sockets. Finish by removing the taillamp housing assembly itself. Start the installation by putting each lamp socket into the taillamp housing assembly then secure them by turning them counterclockwise. The taillamp assembly needs to be centered on the rear body panel and held in position by applying gentle contact to the lens until installation of the plastic wingnut retainers is complete. These retainers will remain unseen behind the rear compartment trim panel. Install the corner of the rear compartment trim panel before replacing all plastic wingnut retainers for the taillamp then reinstall the rear compartment convenience net to plastic wingnut retainers before closing the rear compartment lid.