How do you change the headlight on a Chevy Equinox?

Pull the headlight assembly from the lower outside corner. The retaining clip holding the assembly will disengage with the right amount of pressure. Tip the headlight assembly downward to reveal the wire harnesses plugged into the bulbs. Be sure you’re placing the right bulb in the right locations.

How do you replace a headlight on a radiator?

Place the headlight into the headlight assembly, and turn the retaining ring clockwise until it locks into place. Replace the headlight assembly, making sure to align and engage the retaining clip into place. Replace the three headlight bolts, and tighten them. Manipulate the fascia assembly and radiator trim retainer into the headlight assembly.

Where are the retainers on a Chevrolet Equinox?

Open the hood to the Chevrolet Equinox. Locate the 4 push in retainers that are holding the fascia assembly along the top front rail of the engine compartment. Press in the center of the retainers, and pry them up and out with the flathead screwdriver.

How do you remove a headlight from a car?

Pull the assembly out from the outside corner and remove the retaining clip. Tip the headlight down and you will see where the bulbs clip in to the housing. Low beams are on the outside of the assembly — high beams are on the inside. Turn the retaining ring counterclockwise and pull the bulb out.

When did the lights go out on my Chevy Equinox?

See all problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox . I purchased my 2008 Equinox in March 2010; there was slight moisture building up in both headlight assemblies; now major moisture. After replacing both headlights and multiple bulbs, the entire left side went out in July 2014.

Are there any problems with the Chevrolet Equinox?

In October 2015, condensation began building up again in the driver’s side lens. We replaced a bulb in November and in February, ended up replacing the entire component due to condensation gathering in the headlight, to the cost of over $400! this is obviously a design flaw for this vehicle. See all problems of the 2007 Chevrolet Equinox .

What was the VIN on a 2008 Chevy Equinox?

The contact owns a 2008 Chevrolet Equinox. While driving various speeds, the headlights intermittently failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000. Passenger air bags did not work, doesn’t even acknowledge a passenger.

Do you have to remove the grille on a Chevy Equinox?

Unlike many vehicles, the Chevy Equinox requires that you remove the grille, or at least move it aside, in order to access the headlight assembly and the headlight inside. Besides moving the fasteners holding the grille in place, you also have to move the headlight assembly itself to reach the headlight.

How do you change the bulb on a headlight?

Twist the headlight ring cover off the headlight assembly to reveal the bulb. Pull the bulb out of the ring and insert the new bulb. Reattach the ring cover to the assembly and seat the assembly back in the headlight cavity. Mount and tighten the three bolts and reattach the grille with the eight fasteners.

When to replace the headlight on a Chevy Equinox?

The video above shows you to replace the headlight in your 2011 Chevrolet Equinox. Headlights grow dimmer by up to 20% over time and eventually burn out – for this reason, we recommend changing your headlights in pairs.

Is the HighBeam the same bulb as the headlight?

In some Chevrolets, the highbeam is the same bulb as the headlight and it is possible for the highbeam to work, but the headlight be burnt out even if they are the same bulb (and vise versa). Some Chevrolets have high intensity discharge headlights, sometimes referred to as xenon lights.

Where can I buy new headlight bulbs for my Chevy Equinox?

You can save some money by buying replacement headlight bulbs at a local auto parts store, and installing them yourself. Open the hood to the Chevrolet Equinox. Locate the 4 push in retainers that are holding the fascia assembly along the top front rail of the engine compartment.