Friday, April 25, 2014
How to Replace a Taillight on a Pontiac Montana
Replacing a taillight bulb in your Pontiac Montana will only take you a few minutes. It is a simple project yet critically important. If the taillight bulbs are not functioning, traffic behind you will not know when you are stopping or turning, causing an unsafe situation that may cause an accident. The 3057 bulbs used in the Montana taillights are readily available at any auto parts stores and are often sold in pairs just in case you need two.
Instructions
- 1
Open the rear lift gate on your Montana and locate the three screws along the top and side of the taillight assembly. The screws are Torx head, and are tucked between the plastic taillight and the rubber seal around the lift gate opening.
2Remove the three Torx head screws with a Torx head screwdriver and set them aside. Grasp the taillight assembly on the sides and pull it straight back, away from the body. Turn the assembly so that the lens is facing down and locate the bulb holder on the rear. Remove the holder by pressing the four locking tabs on the holder.
3Separate the bulb holder and the assembly, setting the assembly aside. Locate the defective bulb, grasp it by the bulb top, and pull it out of the holder. Discard the old bulb and replace it with a new 3057 bulb by pushing the bulb into the bulb holder until it seats.
4Position the bulb holder on the rear of the taillight assembly and snap it in to place, ensuring that all four tabs engage properly. Position the taillight assembly on the van and install the retaining screws along the inboard edge of the assembly. Tighten them with a Torx screwdriver.
5Move to the opposite side of the van and repeat the process if the opposite light has a bulb out. Close the lift gate and test the lights by turning the headlight switch on or stepping on the brake pedal.
