Chevrolet
Traverse Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to replace a burnt out overhead map
light bulb in a 2009 to 2012 GM Chevy Traverse with photo illustrated steps.
By Paul B. Michaels Author & Photographer Auto Mechanic Since 1989 |
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 2012 Traverse Map Lights |
 Pull Down Overhead Console |
 Release Friction Fasteners |
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automotive "how-to" guide was specifically written to assist owners
of the 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 GM Chevrolet Traverse crossover
SUV in replacing the overhead map light bulbs or upgrading them to
brighter LED units. Owners of other General Motors vehicles from GMC, Saturn, Buick, and Cadillac such as the Acadia, Terrain, Sierra, Yukon, Savana, Outlook, Verano, Regal, Lacrosse, Encore, Enclave, Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Malibu, Impala, Camaro, Equinox, Tahoe, Suburban, Colorado, Avalanche, Silverado, ATS, XTS, CTS, SRX, and Escalade may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. A replacement map light bulb is part # 194 from manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, and Eiko. If you would like to have brighter map lights, install some compatible 194 LED bulbs. The tools needed to access the bulbs include a small flathead screwdriver and a Torx T10 star bit screwdriver. |
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 Overhead Console Removed |
 Unplug Power Connector |
 Remove Three T-10 Screws |
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console that contains the two map light bulbs is held in place by four
friction fasteners.
You may be able to pry it out with your fingertips or you might need to use a small flathead screwdriver. Gently pull on each edge of the console until all four friction fastener clips are released and then lower it down from the headliner. Push the release clip on the grey power plug and pull it out of the socket. |
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 2nd Torx T10 Screw |
 Center T10 Screw |
 3 T10 Screws Removed |
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map light bulbs, you'll first need to detach the black plastic bracket by
removing three Torx T-10 star bit screws. Remove the 3 screws with a Torx T10 screwdriver by turning them counter clockwise and set them aside in a safe place. |
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 Lift Off Plastic Bracket |
 Push Out Old Map Bulb |
 # 194 Light Bulb Removed |
| Lift off the black plastic bracket and use a small flathead screwdriver to gently push out the old map light bulbs from their sockets. | ||
 Map Light Bulb Socket |
 Push In New # 194 Bulb |
 Replace Black Plastic Bracket |
| Push in a new #
194 miniature wedge base bulb straight into the socket.
Other compatible bulbs include the # 2825, 168 and W5W. You may also choose to install brighter LED bulbs. Replace the black plastic bracket and tighten the 3 Torx T10 screws by turning them clockwise. Do not over tighten the screws to avoid breaking the plastic bracket. |
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 Tighten 3 T-10 Screws |
 Push In Power Plug |
 Press Buttons - Test Bulbs |
| Lift the overhead
console to the headliner and re-connect the power plug. Press the round On/Off buttons for the map lights to test the new bulb(s). |
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 Line Up Clips & Sockets |
 Push Console In Place |
 Map Light Bulbs Replaced |
| Raise the overhead
console towards the headliner with the lights closest to the rear and line
up the four friction fastener clips with their corresponding sockets.
Gently push the overhead console into place until it is flush with the headliner all around. For more,
check out my other
Chevrolet Traverse Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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