2002 Buick Rendezvous Owner's Manual - Page 386

Outboard Taillamps, Brake Lamps and Turn Signals 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Remove the two screws on the inboard taillamp panel. 3. Pull the lamp directly rearward from the vehicle. 4. Turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn clockwise. 5. Pull the bulb assembly out from the lamp housing. 6. Unhook the electrical connector by lifting up the tabs and separate the connector from the bulb base. 7. Install the new bulb into the electrical connector. Push the bulb firmly enough so that the tabs hook over the tab on the bulb. 8. Carefully put the bulb assembly back into the lamp housing and turn the bulb socket one-quarter of a turn counterclockwise. 9. Reinstall the lamp to its pocket by lining up the mounting pin and pushing forward to set the position. 10. Reinstall the screws removed in Step 2. 11. Close the liftgate. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear or cracking. See "Wiper Blade Check" in the Index for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see "Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts" in the Index. Here's how to replace the windshield wiper blades: 1. Turn the wipers on to the lowest intermittent setting. 2. Turn off the ignition while the wipers are at the outer positions of the wipe pattern. The blades are more accessible for removal/replacement while in this position. 3. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield 6-39