Chevrolet Equinox Owners Manual
Bulb ReplacementVehicle Care / Bulb Replacement
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
1. Low Beam Headlamp
2. High Beam headlamp
3. Park/Turn Signal Lamp
4. Side Marker Lamp
To replace:
1. Turn the tire to reach the access port cap located on front of wheel well cover.
2. Remove screw (1) and turn access port cap (2) counterclockwise to remove.
3. If replacing low/high headlamp bulb, remove the dust cover cap from the back
of the headlamp housing by turning the cap counterclockwise.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from lamp assembly.
5. Remove the bulb from the socket or disconnect the bulb assembly from the harness
connector.
6. Install a new bulb.
7. Reinstall the lamp socket into the lamp assembly turning it clockwise.
8. Replace the dust cover cap on the lamp assembly.
9. Reinstall the wheel well cover access port cap and secure by installing the screw.
Fog Lamps
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Locate the fog lamp assembly under the front fascia.
2. Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise and pulling
straight out.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
4. Reverse Steps 2 and 3 for assembly.
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
1. Sidemarker
2. Stoplamp/Turn Signal Lamp/ Taillamp
3. Back-up Lamp
To replace one of these lamps:
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the two screw covers from the taillamp assembly.
3. Remove the two screws securing the taillamp assembly.
4. Pull taillamp assembly out of vehicle body.
5. Disconnect the lamp wiring harness.
6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out.
7. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
8. Install the new bulb.
9. Push the bulb socket in and turn it clockwise.
10. Reverse steps 2–5 to reinstall lamp assembly.
License Plate Lamp
Lamp Assembly
Bulb Assembly
1. Bulb Socket
2. Bulb
3. Lamp Assembly
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the liftgate partway.
2. Push the left end of the lamp assembly toward the right.
3. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove it from the liftgate.
4. Turn the bulb socket (1) counterclockwise to remove it from the lamp assembly
(3).
5. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the bulb socket (1).
6. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket
clockwise to install it into the lamp assembly.
7. Push the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side first.
8. Push on the lamp side opposite the clip until the lamp assembly snaps into place.
Replacement Bulbs
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer.
