Buick Park Avenue Headlights
The Buick Park Avenue was a four-door sedan that was made by Buick between 1991 to 2005, with a version of Park Avenue being produced for the Chinese car market from 2007 to 2012. This vehicle was produced in two trims, the Buick Park Avenue and the Buick Park Avenue Ultra. Parts, including headlight assemblies, are available for the Buick Park Avenue as either original parts from the manufacturer or as alternative assemblies produced by another company.
Is there a difference between base and ultra-trim headlights?The headlight configuration will be the same for the Buick Park Avenue and the Buick Park Avenue Ultra within a particular model year. The differences between these cars were mainly the engine, with the Park Avenue Ultra containing a supercharged version of the naturally aspirated engine found in the base version of this Buick. Therefore, the headlights are mainly unaffected.
Are Buick Park Avenue headlights different between each release?Yes, you will discover that there are differences in headlight design between certain releases. You will be able to search for the correct headlight for your vehicle based on the year of the car with significant design changes made by Buick between the following periods:
- As a trim of the Buick Electra (1978 to 1990 model years)
- As a first generation, four-door sedan (1991 to 1996)
- As a second generation, four-door sedan (1997 to 2005.
Buick does not, but you can locate GM OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) headlight assemblies or market alternative replacement parts. These are compatible with your Buick Park Avenue vehicle of any year. You will find that these alternatives will meet with any and all federal motor safety standards.
How do you replace a light bulb inside the headlight?The procedure for replacing a light bulb inside the headlight assembly is simple. You need to access the engine compartment under the hood of the Park Avenue. Once the hood is open and secured, you can follow these steps to replace a burnt-out bulb:
- Locate and loosen the two large thumbscrews that hold the headlight assembly in place.
- Pull the headlight assembly forward to access the bulb connector.
- Remove the bulb connector, and take out the old bulb.
- Place a new bulb into the connector, and return it to the headlight assembly.
- Push the headlight assembly back into position, and tighten both thumbscrews.