2005 Buick LeSabre Headlight Replacement

ID: 170749

Description: This guide will show you how to replace the...

Steps:

1. Lift the hood release lever to unlock the hood.
2. The lever is under the dashboard, next to the emergency brake pedal.

3. Pull the hood latch lever located underneath the hood, above the Buick crest up.
4. Lift the hood all the way up and secure it in place.

5. Locate the headlight housing.

6. Use a pair of pliers or an 11 mm socket wrench to remove both headlight housing bolts.
7. Keep the bolts for reassembly.

8. Loosen the housing by gently pulling it out toward the front of the car.
9. Once the housing has been moved, find the headlight terminal on the back of the housing.
10. This is the high-power headlight. If you are replacing a regular headlight, you will find it situated further toward the side of the car on the back of the housing.
11. Potential for device damage: If the housing is pulled too far, it can fall out of the car, possibly severing the headlight wires. Therefore, be careful to support the housing while performing the repair.

12. Disconnect the quick snap power conduit by pulling up and back on the two retention tabs.
13. Rotate the headlight counterclockwise to loosen it.
14. Disconnect the cable.

15. Remove the old headlight by pulling it straight out.
16. Replace it with the new headlight bulb.
17. Avoid touching the light bulb, as the oil and salts on your hands can create a hotspot, potentially causing the bulb to burn out sooner than usual.

18. Tighten the headlight by turning it clockwise until it stops.
19. Push the quick snap power conduit back into the headlight socket to reattach.

20. Push the headlight housing back into place.
21. Replace the headlight housing bolts and tighten them using an 11 mm socket wrench.
22. Congratulations, the repair is complete!