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How to change a headlamp in a Lucerne

11 messages,  Last post on Apr 17, 2012 at 7:24 AM

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#5 of 11 Re: headlamp removal [nace818] by nace818

May 12, 2010 (2:33 pm)

Replying to: nace818 (Apr 13, 2010 6:01 am)
Answering my own post, but I decided to go with a full HID conversion since the bumper cover had to come off anyway. It's beautiful. If anyone has night blindness like I do this is the answer, Much better at night and they look really good aglow.

#6 of 11 Buick Lucerne 2006 headlamp replacement by jp001

Aug 03, 2010 (7:26 pm)

To replace the drivers side headlamp you do not need to remove the bumper as the dealer instructions call for. Take off the front shield that goes across the front of the engine. On the drivers side take of the air box and filter cover-there should be 3 metal clips on the lower motor side of the box. When open, slide out the engine electronics module and put it on top of the engine. There is plenty of slack to move it safely out of the way. Remove the lower part of the filter box using 3 torx screws-mine were tight. When these parts are removed you can access the back of the headlamp assembly. I followed the dealers recommendation and removed the tire, wheel well liner, 3 screws on the assembly and had a very difficult and lenghty time getting the work done. The way I first mentioned works well and you should be able to get the bulb replaced in under an hour. Also 2 additional things, you need to remove the flexible rubber air hose from the engne to the intake and also a connector on the side of the air box. It is not easy to forget to recconect the large air tube, but the sensor connector on the side ma be easy to forget.

#7 of 11 Re: Buick Lucerne 2006 headlamp replacement [jp001] by nace818

Aug 04, 2010 (2:45 pm)

Replying to: jp001 (Aug 03, 2010 7:26 pm)
IMO, it is just not right for it to be so difficult to change a bulb. Bad engineering on a fine car.

#8 of 11 Re: Buick Lucerne 2006 headlamp replacement [jp001] by nace818

Sep 02, 2010 (7:58 am)

Replying to: jp001 (Aug 03, 2010 7:26 pm)
Does anyone know about the fog lamps? Is it the same difficult procedure of removing the bumper cover first to change one?

#9 of 11 Re: Buick Lucerne 2006 headlamp replacement [nace818] by aatherton

Apr 01, 2012 (4:04 am)

Replying to: nace818 (Aug 04, 2010 2:45 pm)
This video shows the bulb being replaced by loosening the fender liner with the wheel turned. Looks quick and easy.
http://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2006_Buick_Lucerne_CXS_4.6L_V8/lights/headligh- t

#10 of 11 Re: headlamp removal [nace818] by fedmack

Apr 12, 2012 (12:05 pm)

Replying to: nace818 (May 12, 2010 2:33 pm)
Hey nace818 -
I have been thinking of making the HID conversion on my 2006 CXS but I have some reservations about doing it. My fears are:
 
1. Getting a cheap/low quality HID kit. Which one do you have?
2. Where to locate the ballasts. Seems like it would look bad, rattle, Etc.
3. Flickering lights... Do you have any issues? Did you need any resistors?
 
Please let me know how your HID conversion went. Thanks.

#11 of 11 Re: headlamp removal [fedmack] by nace818

Apr 17, 2012 (7:24 am)

Replying to: fedmack (Apr 12, 2012 12:05 pm)
I had a shop do it, so I'm not sure of the brand. I've had no issues until recently whrn one of the bulbs went out, but it had been about two years since installed. So I guess that is not reaslly an issue. I just recently saw the video with only the fender liner removed to change a bulb. Whwn I first had it done the shop removed the front bumper cover. Maybe this has to be done to put in the ballast. I haven't had any rattles though. By the way, the burned out bulb was replaced for free. My initial insatllation cost was a bit steep though at $480.00.

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