Monday, September 19, 2011

How do you change the headlight lightbulb on a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?

Not much help with those other answers, huh? Let's try this. You need to remove the headlamp. Kinda dumb, I know, but it's not that hard. First we gotta remove that trim piece that clips on in the middle of the headlight. Raise the hood and find the 4 push-in retainers that go along the top of the front grille. Then when you pop off that trim on the headlight you will have a little room to work with. Remove those retainers. Get a flat-bladed screwdriver and a rag, place the rag above or below the trim on the headlight. The rag will protect the headlight from getting scratched when you pry up on the trim with the screwdriver. The trim will pop out towards you. That should give you enough room to remove the headlight. There are two hex-headed screws right on top you can easily see holding the headlight and then one more if you lean in and look down further. Remove the 3 bolts. Now just wiggle and lift up on the headlight and it should come loose. You may need to unplug the side marker bulb wiring to give you more room. Keep the rag wrapped around the trim piece to again avoid scratching the headlamp. Then you will see the big round black plug cover to turn and remove to gain access to the bulb. The bulbs are halogen type bulbs so don't touch them with your hands. The oils from your skin will cause the bulbs to burn out prematurely. Use a clean cloth to handle the bulbs. Reinstall the headlamp the same way you removed it. You will see how it goes back in once you get it out.How do you change the headlight lightbulb on a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?Yes - directions are indeed as indicated. Changed one of the main headlight bulbs in my 2005 Equinox in about 15 mins at a total cost of $7.

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How do you change the headlight lightbulb on a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?Thank you for the detailed instructions, I contacted the dealership and they weren't very specific but very expensive. they wanted to charge $31.00 plus $90.00 in labor. I'm a female trying to get it done but couldn't find specific answers. You were a big help. thanks.

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How do you change the headlight lightbulb on a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?Check the manual, for many newer cars you need to remove some of the trim or shroud that might be blocking the rear of the light assemblyHow do you change the headlight lightbulb on a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?check your owners manualHow do you change the headlight lightbulb on a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox?Access to the bulb is usually the biggest issue. The bulb portion will %26quot;twist%26quot; out of the lamp housing if you can get to it. Note where the wires come into the back of the lamp. The bulb sits in it's own housing then fits into the lamp housing itself. Grab the bulb housing and twist. Sometimes you have to remove the lamp housing to gain access to the bulb. Based on the year though I would bet that your dealer would cover it. Headlamp bulbs have a much longer life than 1 or 2 years. If they won't do it take your vehicle to a collision repair facility. There labor rates are 25% cheaper than a dealer and they can buy the exact lamp from the dealer at the same list price. Takes about .5 hours or less to do by a tech.

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