Bulb Replacement Chevrolet Equinox
Halogen Bulbs
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
LED Lighting
Headlamps
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps
Taillamps
License Plate Lamp
Bulb Replacement Chevrolet Equinox
For the proper type of replacement bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Caution.
Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This can cause damage to the vehicle electrical system.
Halogen Bulbs.
⚠ Warning.
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.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting
⚠ Warning.
The High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting system operates at a very high voltage. If you try to service any of the system components, you could be seriously injured. Have your dealer or a qualified technician service them.
After an HID headlamp bulb has been replaced, the beam might be a slightly different shade than it was originally. This is normal.
LED Lighting.
This vehicle has several LED lamps. For replacement of any LED lighting assembly, contact your dealer.
Headlamps.
Bi-halogen headlamp shown.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar.
1. Headlamp.
To replace one of the headlamp bulbs:
1. Open the hood. See Hood.
2. For the driver side bulb, remove the battery cover. Remove the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pulling it straight up and out of the bottle.
For the passenger side, remove the air cleaner cover.
3. Remove the cover from the back of the headlamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the bulb from the lamp assembly by turning counterclockwise.
6. Install a new bulb in the lamp assembly.
7. Connect the electrical connector.
8. Replace the cover from the back of the headlamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
9. For the driver side, reinstall the battery cover. Reinstall the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pushing it straight into the bottle. Make sure that the filler neck clip engages into the bracket on the upper tie-bar.
For the passenger side, reinstall the air cleaner cover.
Front Turn Signal and Fog Lamps.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar.
To replace one of these lamps:
1. Remove the fastener to remove the access panel.
2. Access the lamp through the hole in the underbody air deflector.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb assembly.
4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
5. Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall.
Taillamps.
Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar.
1. Sidemarker.
2. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Rear Turn Signal.
To replace one of these lamps:
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate.
2. Remove the two screw covers from the taillamp assembly.
3. Remove the two screws securing the taillamp assembly.
4. Pull the taillamp assembly out of the 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 the 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. See Liftgate.
2. Push the lamp assembly outboard to remove.
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.
