OEM Buick Rainier Headlight Bulb

Buick Rainier Headlight Bulb Parts and Q&A

• Headlamp Bulb, Green Line
  13586977
  Q: How to replace the front headlight bulb on Buick Rainier?

  A:

  Begin the procedure to replace the headlamp bulb by switching off the lamp switch and waiting for the bulb to achieve normal operating temperature. Handle the bulb by its base while wearing protective eye gear because contact with glass and dirt or moisture should be avoided. Users should dispose of used bulbs properly and also store halogen bulbs away from the reach of children. Begin by opening the hood before removing the headlamp followed by unfastening the access cover that faces the rear of the headlamp. The electrical connector should be disconnected from its socket and you should turn the bulb and socket counter-clockwise to extract them from the housing. Install the electrical connector into the socket before you install new bulbs by using a high beam bulb for the black socket and using another low beam bulb that fits with the gray tip and gray socket. Install the housing by tightening the bulb and the socket clockwise until retaining tabs engage the housing then secure the access cover and replace the headlamp.
• Bulb & Socket, Green Line
  9441732
  Q: How to Safely Change a Headlight Bulb on Buick Rainier?

  A:

  A proper bulb swap for bravada, envoy, envoy xuv and rainier requires a turning off of the lamp switch and allowing the bulb to reach safe handling temperatures. Eye protection should always be worn and you should handle the bulb by its base while keeping your hands away from the glass to prevent bulb shattering. Handle the bulb by its base only then keep it dry and clean before correct disposal of used bulbs. Start by opening the hood followed by removing the headlamp then continue by taking off the access cover that resides at the back of the headlamp. The electrical connector should be unlocked from its socket before rotating the bulb and socket components counterclockwise to separate them from the housing. Attach the electrical connector to its socket before you apply clockwise rotation to the bulb and socket for secure installation into the housing where retaining tabs should properly lock into position. Affix the access cover to the rear side of the headlamp assembly followed by reattachment of the headlamp unit. Select a black socket to fit high beam bulbs because low beam bulbs need a gray tip coupled with a gray socket.