GM 13586977 Bulb, Headlamp

Firstly, you need to remove the inner fender splash shield to get rid of the halogen headlight. The second step involves locating and turning off the round cover that safeguards bulbs anti-clockwise. It will thus open it up into bulb(s). Then from the headlight housing take out a bulb as you disconnect an electrical connector. You can fix this by connecting the new bulb holder's electrical connector then properly aligning and installing it into the housing. Finally, turn it clockwise so as to lock it in position and check if the light is working or not. Lastly, install back on a cover, inner fender splash shield, wheel and lug nuts afterwards lower down your vehicle then tightens all lug nuts according to torque specifications provided for.

To get the headlight housing out of Cobalt models, all you have to do is pull it out so that you can reach the bulbs from behind. Turn the headlight retaining ring to the left and remove the large bulb holder in order to change the bulb. The installation is done by doing exactly opposite of what was done during removal. On ION models, pull out the headlight housing and then remove round dust caps above bulb sockets. Unplug the electrical connector for a light bulb on a car and turn it 1/4-turn counterclockwise to disengage it from a headlamp assembly. When fitting a new lamp into its socket, align three notches on its base with lugs inside light assembly. The installation process is otherwise identical to that of removal. For sedans, take out inner fender liner and unplug connectors for lamps. Twist headlight bulb in counterclockwise direction and remove it before replacing. The installation procedure is contrary to what was performed during dismantling.

Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it along with the connector.

The headlight housing needs to be removed.

To install a new bulb, handle it only by the bulb holder portion and reconnect the electrical connector.

The different types of exterior light bulbs mentioned include front turn signal/parking light bulbs, fog light bulbs, center high-mounted stop light, rear brake/tail, turn signal, brake, and back-up light bulbs, as well as license plate light bulbs.

Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it from the housing. Then, remove the bulb from the headlight housing.

Simply pull it out to access the bulbs from the rear.

The headlight housing needs to be removed.

Simply reverse the steps taken during removal.

Check the operation of the bulb.

The headlight housing needs to be removed.

The air filter housing needs to be removed.

To install a new bulb, handle it only by the bulb holder portion and reconnect the electrical connector.

Locate the round cover protecting the bulbs and turn it counterclockwise to remove it.

Properly align and install the bulb retainer, then twist it clockwise to lock it in place.

To replace rear brake/tail, turn signal, brake, and back-up light bulbs, follow these steps: Open the liftgate. Remove the taillight housing mounting screws. Pull the light assembly outward. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise. Remove the bulb from its holder. Reverse the steps for installation.

Align the notches on the headlight bulb flange with the tabs in the housing.