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2004 CTS Cadillac front passenger turn signal bulb is out.

I have a 2004 CTS Cadillac. The turn signal bulb is out on the front passenger side. How do I replace it? I have bought the bulb, but the Auto Zone person said I needed to jack up the car and go under the bumper to replace the bulb. Is it really this complicated?

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Actually no you don't. Crank your steering wheel all the way to the right so yo have the maxumum clearance for your hands and arms in the front of the wheel well. Remove the plastic clips that hold the wheel well splash guard and pull it back enough to allow access to the interior of your bumper.
Replace bulbs as needed.
Yes, a jack is nice and makes it a touch easier to access, but I did this in an AutoZone parking lot during a cross country road trip.
5 mins tops to complete.

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    Brilliant suggestion. I got to the bulb from underneath by moving the inside fascia rearward away from the bumper after removing three of the wheel liner fasteners as recommended by KMTANNER. Took 15 minutes. GX.

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