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How do I change the license plate bulb on a 2005 Cadillac STS?

The bulb that lights up my Cadillac’s license plate burned out. This seems like something I can fix at home. How do I change the license plate bulb on a 2005 Cadillac STS?

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Nick Kunze · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to changing the license plate bulb on a 2005
Cadillac STS
!
  • First, open the rear compartment lid and remove the trim around the lid.
  • Pull back the rear compartment trim panel to gain access to the bulbs.
  • Remove the light bulb from the wiring harness.
  • Remove any nuts keeping the light bulb assembly in place.
  • Replace the old burnt-out bulb with a new one.
If you follow these steps, you should be good to go with your icense plate illuminated once again.
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