Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the front door trim panel enough to access the courtesy lamp. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR in Doors.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the courtesy lamp.

Fig 1: Identifying Courtesy Lamp Electrical Connector
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Release the courtesy lamp by depressing the forward retainer.

Fig 2: Depressing Courtesy Lamp Forward Retainer
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Remove the courtesy lamp out of the front door trim panel, by pressing outward on the courtesy lamp and pulling out from the front of the door trim panel.

Fig 3: Removing Courtesy Lamp From Front Door Trim Panel
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Rotate the lamp socket counterclockwise to release the socket from the lamp housing, then remove the socket.

Fig 4: Removing Courtesy Lamp Socket
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Remove the bulb from the socket.

Fig 5: Removing Courtesy Lamp Bulb
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