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Chevrolet Traverse Headlight Bulbs Replacement Guide
How to replace the low, high, turn signal and sidemarker bulbs in the headlights of a 2009-2012 GM Chevy Traverse.

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Chevy Traverse Headlight
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Turn Wheels
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Wheel Well Liner
This 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 low beam, high beam, front turn signal and front side marker light bulbs in the headlight assemblies.

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.

Replacement headlight bulbs with their part numbers are as follows: Low Beam # H11, High Beam # 9005, Turn Signal # 4157NA, and Side Marker # 194NA.

The only tool needed to access any of the bulbs is a Torx T20 star bit screwdriver.



 
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Remove Wheel Liner Screws
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2nd Torx T-20 Screw
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Pull Back Wheel Well Liner
The first step is to turn the wheels all the way to the opposite side of the burnt out headlight bulb.

This will give you some more room to work since all of the bulbs are accessed through the wheel well liner or "splash guard".

Use a Torx T20 star bit screwdriver to remove at least two of the screws that hold the front part of the wheel well liner in place.

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Low Beam Bulb Dust Cap
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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise
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Dust Cover Removed
Pull back the black plastic wheel well liner.

The Low Beam headlight bulb is the closest one. It is covered by a round black plastic dust cap.

Twist the dust cap 1/4 turn counter clockwise, remove the cap, and set it aside in a safe place.

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Low Beam Bulb Base
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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise
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Remove Power Plug
Rotate the black and green base of the low beam bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to unlock it.

Pinch together the two release tabs of the power connector and slide it off the base of the bulb.

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Low Beam Bulb # H11
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Re-connect Power Plug
Pull the old low beam bulb straight out of the headlight assembly.

Try to avoid touching the glass part of the new halogen low beam bulb with your fingers or anything greasy in the engine bay.

If you do get the glass part of the new bulb dirty, wipe it clean with an alcohol moistened paper towel.



 

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Insert New Low Beam Bulb
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1/4 Turn Clockwise
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High Beam Bulb Dust Cap
Push the power plug on to the base of the new H11 low beam bulb and insert it into the headlight housing.

Rotate the base of the bulb 1/4 turn clockwise to lock it into place.

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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise
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High Beam Bulb Base
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Replace Dust Caps
The round black plastic dust cap for the High Beam bulb is located further in closer to the center of the vehicle.

Rotate the dust cap 1/4 turn counter clockwise to remove it. Rotate the base of the high beam bulb 1/4 turn counter clockwise and remove it from the headlight housing. Pinch the two release tabs on the power connector to release it.

Reverse the steps to install a new number 9005 high beam bulb.

Avoid touching the glass part of the new high beam bulb.

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Turn Signal & Side Marker
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Light Bulb Sockets
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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise
The sockets for the Turn Signal and Side Marker bulbs are located near the bottom of the bumper and can also be accessed behind the wheel well liner.

The light grey side marker bulb socket is located closer to the outside edge of the vehicle. Rotate the socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise to unlock it and pull it straight out of the housing.

Pull the old side marker bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new amber colored # 194NA bulb.

Insert the socket back into the housing and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

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Pull Out Side Marker Bulb
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Turn Signal Bulb Socket
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1/4 Turn Counter Clockwise
The larger light grey turn signal bulb socket is located right next to the side marker and closer to the center line of the vehicle.

Rotate the turn signal bulb socket 1/4 turn counter clockwise to unlock it. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push in a new amber colored # 4157NA bulb.

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Pull Bulb Straight Out
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1/4 Turn Clockwise
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Replace Wheel Well Liner
Re-insert the turn signal bulb socket and rotate it 1/4 turn clockwise to secure it in place.

Push the wheel well liner back into place.

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Replace 2 Torx T20 Screws
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Test New Headlight Bulbs
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Test Turn Signal & Sidemarker

Insert the two wheel well liner screws and tighten them with the Torx T20 star bit screwdriver.

Test the new bulbs by turning on the headlights, flashing the high beams and activating the hazard signals.

For more, check out my other Chevrolet Traverse Repair & Maintenance Guides.
 

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