Chevrolet
Equinox License Plate Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change a burnt out license plate light bulb
in a second generation 2010-2016 GM Chevy Equinox with pictures.
2012 Equinox License Light |
Pry Out Light Housing |
Removing Bulb Housing |
This
automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the second generation (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) GM Chevy Equinox
in changing a burnt out license plate light bulb or upgrading them
both to brighter LED units. Owners of other GM vehicles such as the Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Malibu, Impala, Camaro, Corvette, Traverse, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Avalanche, Silverado, Verano, Encore, Regal, LaCrosse, Encore, Enclave, Canyon, Sierra, Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Savana, ATS, XTS, CTS, SRX and Escalade may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement light bulb is part # 2825 or W5W from manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, Eiko, Putco, Recon and PIAA. You could also use the 168, 194 or an LED. The only tool needed to access the bulbs is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool. |
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Housing Removed |
1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
Bulb Socket Removed |
Insert the blade of
the small flathead screwdriver in between the license plate light housing
and the underside of the trunk lid. Gently pry out the light housing at the side closest to the center line of the vehicle. I was able to pry it out on the other side although it looks like it would have been easier to pry at the other edge. Pull the housing out of the underside of the trunk lid. Rotate the light bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the housing. |
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Old W5W 12V 5W Bulb |
Insert New Bulb |
1/4 Turn Clockwise |
Pull the old 12
volt 5 watt 2825 bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new
2825 or W5W bulb.
If necessary, you can also use any other miniature wedge base bulbs such as the 168, 158, 194 or an LED. Insert the new bulb and socket back in to the housing before rotating it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place. |
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Re-Insert Bulb Housing |
Pop Housing In Place |
Test New License Bulb |
Insert the outer
edge of the housing in first and then snap in the retaining clip at the
other edge. Test the new license plate light bulbs by turning on the headlights. Be sure to record the bulb change in your vehicle's service records. For more,
check out my other
GM
Chevrolet Equinox DIY Repair Guides. |
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