2006 pontiac grand prix rear turn signal bulb replacement

Created on: 2010-02-07

Check out this video for quality and detailed instructions on how to replace or service the tail light and bulbs on your 04-08 Pontiac Grand Prix.

step 1 :Removing the Taillight Assembly
- Remove the thumb screw.
- Pull back the insulation.
- Remove the two thumb screws.
- Pull the taillight out and off.
- Disconnect the harness.
step 2 :Replacing the Bulbs
- Twist the socket out.
- The bulb pulls straight out.
- The new bulb pushes in.
- Twist the socket back in.
step 3 :Replacing the Taillight Assembly
- Reconnect the harness.
- Line up the taillight and push it into place.
- Replace the two thumb screws on the back.
- Replace the insulation.
- Replace the last thumb screw.

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In this video, we'll be replacing a taillight on this 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix; the same as any 2004 to 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. No tools are required.

Okay, taillight replacement on a 2004 Grand Prix; same as 2004 to 2008, and this actually all starts in the trunk. Okay, just set it there; make sure you look at what I need you to look at. Okay, first, little thumbscrew right up here; this actually is a screw that holds in the taillight, and it also holds this protective cover up. Really, probably the right way to do it is to remove this plastic piece, but you can pull it enough to just kind of move the carpet out of the way. Okay. Then I'm going to bring you over here.

Okay, and that stud is the screw we just took off, and then right there next to it is the other, another black thumbscrew, and the lighting's a little tough Try Up top right there is your third black thumbscrew. Try and get in here really close. You have the stud, the other thumbscrew, and then up top, that third thumbscrew.

Okay, so you've removed your thumbscrews, and the taillight just comes out. Okay, then everything twists out. Actually, even easier, the harness unplugs, and then there's your taillight separate from the car. If you just need to service your bulbs, they all just twist out; they come out. Get this little one; twists out, and by the looks of it, might need service on this car, and this one also just twists out. So pretty easy. Put it back together, so plug it in first. One, two, three, push it up in there. Then our top thumbscrew, tighten that up.

Okay, just one quick thing to show you. With this thumbscrew, you want to make sure you lift up the insulation so this screw gets in, and it bites on the metal because this is actually holding your taillight in. So you can start this screw a little bit and then just, I don't know if you can see that, you lift up the insulation over here, and then put the screw on. This is just to make sure that your screw is holding the metal and getting a good bite for your taillight. And it's all set.

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2004 - 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix

GM Pontiac Grand Prix Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
Pictures illustrated instructions for replacing the brake, parking & reverse light bulbs on a 1997-2003 GM Pontiac Grand Prix.

This automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners of the 2001 GM Pontiac Grand Prix GTP sedan in replacing the tail light bulbs (parking/signal, brake & reverse).

Owners of other sixth generation (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 & 2003) General Motors Pontiac Grand Prix coupe or sedan vehicles in the SE, GT & GTP trim levels may also find these instructions to be useful.

New light bulbs for the rear of the Pontiac Grand Prix have the following part numbers from Sylvania and other manufacturers: Rear Turn Signal / Parking Light Bulb # 3057, Stop/Brake Light Bulb # 3057, and Reverse (Back Up) Light Bulb # 3156.

If you would like to have brighter tail lights, choose compatible 3057 LED or 3156 LED bulbs.

The first step to replacing the bulbs in the rear light assembly is to pop open the trunk and locate the black plastic thumb screws in the corners of the trunk.

You may have to remove the top bungee hook of your trunk's cargo net, if so equipped.

Remove the two visible black plastic thumb screws by turning them counter-clockwise until they come loose.

Then gently pull the trunk's grey carpeting away from the rear of the trunk to reveal the third black plastic thumb screw located near the bottom of the trunk closest to the center.

Be sure to hold the tail light housing with one hand while unscrewing the third thumb screw as it may fall away causing damage to your car's paint or the assembly itself.

With all three black plastic thumb screws removed, gently pry and wiggle the rear tail light housing until it is free from the rear of the car.

To access the brake or parking/signal light bulbs, press and hold the locking tab and turn the light bulb socket a quarter turn counter-clockwise.

Then pull the socket straight out from the housing.

To remove the reverse/back up light bulb socket, just turn it a quarter turn counter clockwise and pull it out.

To remove the light bulbs from the sockets, just pull and wiggle them straight out of the socket.

This should only require minimal effort.

Again, the Sylvania part numbers for replacement bulbs are the following: Parking/Rear Signal # 3057, Brake/Tail Light Bulb # 3057, and Reverse/Back Up Light Bulb # 3156.

If you plan on keeping your Grand Prix for a long time, I'd suggest replacing any burnt out light bulbs with the "Long Life" or "LL" light bulbs.

To complete the Pontiac Grand Prix tail light bulb replacement procedure, just reverse the steps.

Push the new light bulb securely into the socket, insert the socket into the tail light assembly and turn it a quarter turn clockwise until the plastic tab locks into place.

(For the reverse bulb, you only have to insert the socket into the assembly and turn it a quarter turn clockwise.)

Then line up the three threaded screws on the tail light assembly with the holes on the rear of the car and gently insert them.

Secure the tail light housing with the third thumb screw that you removed by turning it clockwise until finger tight and cover it with the trunk's carpeting.

Finally, screw in the other two thumb screws (with the cargo net latching point in the correct place) and re-secure the trunk's cargo net bungee loop.

To test the lights, turn on the lights at the driver's console and have someone step on the brake and put the transmission in reverse.

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How do you change a rear turn signal bulb?

Before you begin - or if you have any questions about your specific vehicle - we always recommend taking a look at your service manual..

Step 1: Open trunk or tailgate. ... .

Step 2: Pull tail lamp assembly out (if needed) ... .

Step 3: Pull bulb out. ... .

Step 4: Add bulb grease, put new bulb in. ... .

Step 5: Reattach assembly (if needed).

Can I replace my turn signal bulb?

Changing out a turn signal bulb is quick and easy. It simply involves removing the burnt light bulb and replacing it with a new one. Replacement bulbs can be purchased at automotive stores or through your local dealership's service department.

pontiac grand prix rear turn signal bulb replacement