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Installation Procedure Buick Encore I

Lighting System - Repair Instructions 24 illustrations ~277 words

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the brake pedal position sensor (1).
  2. Install the brake pedal position sensor bolt (1) and tighten to 3 (27 lb in).
  3. Install the left side front floor air outlet duct. Refer to «Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Encore)»(/buick/encore/i-2012-2016/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning) , «Floor Front Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side (Trax)»(/buick/encore/i-2012-2016/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#heating-ventilation-and-air-conditioning__floor-front-air-outlet-duct-replacement) .
  4. Connect the brake pedal position sensor electrical connector.
  5. Calibrate the brake pedal position sensor. Refer to «Brake Pedal Position Sensor Calibration»(/buick/encore/i-2012-2016/remont/exterior-lights/#lighting-system-repair-instructions__brake-pedal-position-sensor-calibration) .

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Headlamp Switch Replacement (Encore)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel knee bolster compartment. Refer to Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Encore) .
1Headlamp Switch Procedure Reach behind the switch and depress the tabs on the back of the switch to remove. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Headlamp Switch Replacement (Encore)

Scheme 2

Scheme 2: Headlamp Switch Replacement (Trax)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel knee bolster. Refer to Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement (Trax) .
1Headlamp Switch Procedure Reach behind the switch and depress the tabs on the back of the switch to remove. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Headlamp Switch Replacement (Trax)

Scheme 3

Scheme 3: Hazard Warning Switch Replacement (Trax)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the heater and air conditioning control. Refer to Heater and Air Conditioning Control Replacement (C60) .
1Hazard Warning Switch Fastener (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 1.2 (11 lb in)
2Hazard Warning Switch
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Hazard Warning Switch Replacement (Trax)

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: Hazard Warning and Accessory Switch Replacement (Encore)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel center air outlet. Refer to Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Replacement (Encore) .
1Hazard Warning and Accessory Switch Procedure Depress tabs to release switch from the outlet.

Hazard Warning and Accessory Switch Replacement (Encore)

Scheme 5

Scheme 5: Dome Lamp Bezel Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
1Dome Lamp Bezel Procedure Grasp the bezel assembly and pull downward to release the retainer clips securing the bezel assembly to the center reading lamp.

Dome Lamp Bezel Replacement

Scheme 6

Scheme 6: Center Reading Lamp Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the center reading and courtesy lamp lens. Refer to Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp Lens Replacement .
1Center Reading Lamp Procedures Using a suitable flat bladed tool, release the metal retaining clips through the two access holes and pull downward to release the retainer clips securing the assembly to the roof console. Disconnect the electrical connections.

Center Reading Lamp Replacement

Scheme 7

Scheme 7: Center Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the center reading and courtesy lamp lens. Refer to Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp Lens Replacement .
1Center Reading Lamp Bulb (Qty: 2)

Center Reading Lamp Bulb Replacement

Scheme 8

Scheme 8: Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp Lens Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
1Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp Lens Procedure Carefully use the appropriate tool to release the retainers securing the lens to the center reading lamp assembly.

Center Reading and Courtesy Lamp Lens Replacement

Scheme 9

Scheme 9: Instrument Panel Flood Lamp Replacement - Left Side (Encore)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel retainer - left side. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement - Left Side (Encore) .
1Instrument Panel Flood Lamp Procedure Unsnap the flood lamp assembly from instrument panel retainer.

Instrument Panel Flood Lamp Replacement - Left Side (Encore)

Scheme 10

Scheme 10: Instrument Panel Flood Lamp Replacement - Right Side (Encore)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the instrument panel trim retainer - right side. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement - Right Side (Encore) .
1Instrument Panel Flood Lamp Procedure Unsnap the flood lamp assembly from the instrument panel retainer.

Instrument Panel Flood Lamp Replacement - Right Side (Encore)

Scheme 11

Scheme 11: Windshield Header Courtesy Lamp Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
1Windshield Header Courtesy Lamp Procedures Grasp the courtesy lamp assembly and pull downward to release the retainer clips securing the courtesy lamp assembly to the headliner. Disconnect the electrical connections.

Windshield Header Courtesy Lamp Replacement

Scheme 12

Scheme 12: Rear Seat Position Center Courtesy Lamp Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Lower the headlining trim panel to access the lamp and connector. Refer to Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof, Encore) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof, Encore) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (With Sunroof, Trax) , Headlining Trim Panel Replacement (Without Sunroof, Trax) .
1Rear Seat Position Center Courtesy Lamp Procedures Release the retainer clips securing the courtesy lamp assembly to the headliner. Disconnect the electrical connections.

Rear Seat Position Center Courtesy Lamp Replacement

Scheme 13

Scheme 13: Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement (Encore)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the sunshade illuminated mirror lamp lens. Refer to Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Lens Replacement (Encore) .
1Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Bulb

Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement (Encore)

Scheme 14

Scheme 14: Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement (Trax)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the sunshade illuminated mirror lamp lens. Refer to Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Lens Replacement (Trax) .
1Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Bulb

Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement (Trax)

Scheme 15

Scheme 15: Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Lens Replacement (Encore)
CalloutComponent Name
1Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Lens Procedure Carefully use a flat bladed tool, and release the tabs retaining the lamp lens to the sunshade assembly.

Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Lens Replacement (Encore)

Scheme 16

Scheme 16: Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Lens Replacement (Trax)
CalloutComponent Name
1Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Lens Procedure Carefully use a flat bladed tool, and release the tabs retaining the lamp lens to the sunshade assembly.

Sunshade Illuminated Mirror Lamp Lens Replacement (Trax)

Scheme 17

Scheme 17: Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the windshield header courtesy lamp. Refer to Windshield Header Courtesy Lamp Replacement
1Dome Lamp Bulb

Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement

Scheme 18

Scheme 18: Outside Rearview Mirror Turn Signal Lamp Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the outside rear view mirror housing upper cover. Refer to Outside Rearview Mirror Housing Upper Cover Replacement .
1Outside Rearview Mirror Turn Signal Lamp Screw. (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 1.5 (13 lb in)
2Outside Rearview Mirror Turn Signal Lamp Assembly Disconnect the electrical connector. Hold the outside rearview mirror cover, slide the turn signal assembly out from the outside rearview mirror cover.
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Outside Rearview Mirror Turn Signal Lamp Replacement

Scheme 19

Scheme 19: Headlamp Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning . Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Trax) , Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Encore) . Remove the front bumper fascia upper support. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Upper Support Replacement (Trax) .
1Headlamp Assembly Screw (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
2Headlamp Assembly Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the headlamp assembly. Aim the headlamps after replacement. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
WARNING
Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Headlamp Replacement

Scheme 20

Scheme 20: Headlamp Bulb Replacement - Left Side (Trax High Beam)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Open and support the hood assembly.
1Headlamp Bulb Access Cover Procedure Rotate the cover counter clockwise to remove.
2Headlamp Bulb (High Beam) WARNING: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning . Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb socket. Rotate the bulb socket and remove from the headlamp housing.
WARNING
Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .

Headlamp Bulb Replacement - Left Side (Trax High Beam)

Scheme 21

Scheme 21: Headlamp Bulb Replacement - Left Side (Trax Low Beam)
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Open and support the hood
1Headlamp Bulb Access Cover Procedure Rotate the cover counter-clockwise and remove.
2Headlamp Bulb (Low Beam) WARNING: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning . Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector prior to removing the headlamp bulb from the headlamp assembly. Rotate bulb assembly counter clock wise and remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly.
WARNING
Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .

Headlamp Bulb Replacement - Left Side (Trax Low Beam)

Scheme 22

Scheme 22: Headlamp Bulb Replacement - Right Side (High Beam)
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .
1Headlamp Bulb Access Cover Procedure Rotate the cover counter-clockwise and remove.
2Headlamp Bulb Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector prior to removing the headlamp bulb from the headlamp housing. Rotate the headlamp bulb counter clock-wise, pull the headlamp bulb out from the headlamp housing.
WARNING
Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .

Headlamp Bulb Replacement - Right Side (High Beam)

Scheme 23

Scheme 23: Headlamp Bulb Replacement - Right Side (Low Beam)
CalloutComponent Name
WARNING: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .
1Headlamp Bulb Access Cover Procedure Rotate the cover counter-clockwise and remove.
2Headlamp Bulb (Low Beam) Procedure Disconnect the electrical connector prior to removing the headlamp bulb from the headlamp assembly. Rotate the headlamp bulb counter clock-wise, pull the headlamp bulb out from the headlamp housing.
WARNING
Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .

Headlamp Bulb Replacement - Right Side (Low Beam)

Scheme 24

Scheme 24: Headlamp Bracket Replacement
CalloutComponent Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Trax) , Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Encore) .
1Headlamp Housing Bracket Screw (Qty: 3) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 2.5 N.m (22 lb in)
2Headlamp Housing Bracket Procedure Remove the headlamp housing bracket from the headlamp assembly.
CAUTION
Refer to Fastener Caution .

Headlamp Bracket Replacement