How To Replace Headlights & Bulbs 00-05 Buick LeSabre
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 35 min · Buick Lesabre
Replace headlight bulbs or the full headlight assembly on a 2000-2005 Buick LeSabre.
Tools you will need
- Socket extensions
- 10mm socket
- Ratchet
- Needle-nose pliers
Parts and supplies
- Headlight bulb
- Headlight assembly
Steps
- Swap the high beam bulb
Twist its socket counterclockwise, pull back its tabs to free the bulb, then reverse to install the new one.
- Remove the old headlight
Remove its top 10mm bolts, remove the blue safety clip, then disconnect the lights.
- Service the remaining bulbs
Twist the headlight bulb counterclockwise to change it, and the cornering and side marker bulbs the same way after pressing their tabs.
- Install the new assembly
Twist the signal and side marker bulbs free from the old assembly and into the new one, transfer the rear harness over by removing and refitting its three retaining pins, twist the sockets back in and reconnect the headlights, push the blue safety tab back in, line the assembly up on the car, then refit its two top 10mm bolts.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.