Chevrolet
Sonic Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to change the low beam, high beam &
front turn signal light bulbs in the headlights of a 2012-2014 GM Chevy Sonic.
By Paul B. Michaels Author & Photographer Auto Mechanic Since 1989 |
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 2013 Sonic Headlight |
 Turn Signal, Low Beam, High Beam |
 Low Beam Headlight |
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automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the first generation (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Chevy Sonic in changing a burnt out low beam, high beam
and front turn signal light bulb in the headlight assemblies. Owners of other General Motors vehicles such as the Spark, Cruze, Malibu, Impala, Traverse, Tahoe, GMC Terrain, Acadia, Yukon, Buick Verano, Regal, LaCrosse, Encore, Enclave and Holden Barina may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. Replacement headlight bulbs with their part numbers are as follows: Low Beam # H11, High Beam # 9005 and Front Turn Signal # 7444NA. No tools are required to change any of the bulbs in either the driver or passenger side headlight housings. A small flathead screwdriver may be useful for prying off the power plugs. |
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 Low Beam Dust Cap |
 Twist Off Low Beam Cover |
 Base of Low Beam Bulb |
| The low beam bulb
is located at the center of the headlight assembly. Reach in behind the headlight and locate the round black plastic dust cap covering the low beam bulb. Rotate the cap 1/4 turn counter clockwise and remove it. Set it aside in a safe place. |
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 Pry Off Power Plug |
 Plug Disconnected |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
| Pull back the
retaining clip on the electrical connector and slide it straight off the
base of the old low beam bulb. You may need to pry up the clip using a small flathead screwdriver. Rotate the base of the old bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the headlight housing. |
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 Remove Low Beam Bulb |
 Osram # H11 12V 55W |
 Insert New Low Beam |
| Try to avoid
touching the glass part of the new bulb with your fingers or anything greasy
in the engine bay. If you do get the bulb dirty, wipe it clean with an alcohol moistened paper towel. |
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 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
 Push On Power Plug |
 Cap - 1/4 Turn Clockwise |
| Insert the new #
H11 low beam bulb in to the socket and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock
it in place. Push the power plug straight on to the base of the new bulb until it clicks securely in to place. Replace the black plastic dust cover and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise. |
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 High Beam - Inner Corner |
 High Beam Dust Cap |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
| The high beam bulb
is located at the inner corner of the headlight assembly. Reach in behind the headlight housing and twist the round black plastic dust cap 1/4 turn counter clockwise to remove it. Set the dust cover aside in a safe place. |
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 Base of High Beam Bulb |
 Pry Off Electrical Connector |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
| Gently pull back on
the electrical connector's retaining clip and pull the plug straight off the
base of the old high beam bulb. If you have trouble removing the power plug, use a small flathead screwdriver to pry off the clip. Rotate the base of the old bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pull it straight out of the housing. |
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 Remove High Beam Bulb |
 Sylvania 9005 12V 60W |
 Insert New # 9005 Bulb |
| Try to avoid
touching the glass part of the new bulb with your fingers or anything greasy
in the engine bay. If you do get the bulb dirty, wipe it clean with an alcohol moistened paper towel. |
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 1/4 Turn Clockwise - Lock |
 Twist On High Beam Cover |
 Turn Signal / Side Marker |
| Insert the new #
9005 high beam bulb in to the socket and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to
secure it in place. Twist on the plastic dust cap 1/4 turn clockwise. |
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 Socket At Outer Corner |
 1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise |
 Pull Out Turn Signal Socket |
| The front turn
signal bulb is located at the outer corner of the headlight assembly. Reach in and rotate the socket 1/4 turn clockwise before pulling it straight out of the housing. |
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 Pull Out Old # 7444NA |
 Test New Headlight Bulbs |
 Testing High Beam |
| Pull the old bulb
straight out of the socket and push in a new amber colored #
7444NA bulb. Re-insert the socket in to the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it in place. Test the new bulbs by turning on the headlights, activating the hazard signals and flashing the high beams. For more,
check out my other
Chevy Sonic Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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