What is the replacement method for the Buick Excelle's reverse light?
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The replacement method for the Buick Excelle's reverse light is: 1. Open the decorative cover at the right end of the rear trunk and remove it; 2. Remove the fixing screw, take out the bulb, and replace it. The car reverse light, installed at the rear of the vehicle, is used to illuminate the road behind the car when reversing and serves to alert vehicles and pedestrians behind. The Buick Excelle has a body length, width, and height of 4609mm, 1798mm, and 1464mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2460mm and a fuel tank capacity of 44 liters. The Buick Excelle is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum horsepower of 113PS, a maximum power of 83kW, a maximum torque of 141Nm, and is paired with a 7-speed automatic manual transmission.
I'm very familiar with changing the reverse light on my Buick Excelle! First, open the trunk and locate the plastic cover panel behind the tail light on the side you want to replace. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry it open. Inside, there are three 10mm nuts—remove them with a socket wrench, and then you can pull out the entire tail light assembly. Unplug the wiring harness connector at the back, and flip the assembly over to see several bulb sockets. The reverse light is a white plastic round socket—just twist it counterclockwise half a turn to remove it. Make sure to use a T15 bulb—don’t get the wrong type. Gently pull out the old bulb, and insert the new one without touching the glass part. You’ll hear a click when it’s securely in place. When reassembling, ensure the wiring harness connector aligns with the slot. After reinstalling the light assembly, test the reverse light before putting the cover panel back—otherwise, you might have to redo it if it doesn’t light up. Doing it yourself takes about half an hour and saves a lot compared to going to a repair shop.
Several details to note when replacing reverse lights. Before starting, ensure the engine is off and the key is removed. Open the trunk and locate the inner liner panel on the corresponding side. Be gentle when removing the panel—the clips on the Buick Excelle are prone to breaking. I prefer using a plastic pry tool to slowly lift it open, then use a socket to remove the exposed nuts. When taking out the entire light assembly, avoid pulling forcefully—press the clip on the connector before disconnecting it. The bulb socket locks when turned clockwise and unlocks counterclockwise. When installing the new bulb, avoid touching the glass with your fingers, and align the metal pins with the notches on the base. Finally, before reassembling, power on to test if the brightness is normal; otherwise, poor contact may occur. Just prepare a 10mm socket and a flashlight. Buying the same model LED bulb on Taobao is much brighter than the original halogen one.
