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Old 07-18-2023, 09:59 PM
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I have been told it a real pain to replace the turn signal blub , does anyone have any good tips ?. Thanx in advance guys
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Will be following this - someday I may need to change the bulb and would at least like to know what is involved.
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The front bumper cover has to come off. It's not that bad. Go to you tube for instructions how to remove the bumper cover. While you have the cover off I would also replace the headlight bulbs while its apart. A power drill with a 7 mm and 10 mm sockets are a must when you change it out. It takes me about 2 hours to R&R the headlight assemblies. Good luck!

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Thanx guys
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Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe the headlight needs to be split open to access the turn signal. I think it's LED as well. If they have no access from the back, you're pretty much screwed.
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The headlight is the only bulb. Turn signals are LED.
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Originally Posted by 2K14C7
The headlight is the only bulb. Turn signals are LED.
And if the turn signals fail the only resolution is to replace the complete module which runs close to $1250 plus shipping at the discount GM parts suppliers. Removing and Replacing the front fascia is a minor inconvenience when you look at the cost of the part.

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Thats not what the dealer told me so I will see , They said just a bulb
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Well Bill Dearborn was right 1250 bucks glad it's covered , Good call Bill
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Originally Posted by socal_tom
Thats not what the dealer told me so I will see , They said just a bulb
oh dear. which dealership was it that didn't know their own cars?
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Originally Posted by squirrelchew
oh dear. which dealership was it that didn't know their own cars?
from my experience? That’s just about all of them
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