2014 Chevrolet Spark Owners Manual - Bulb Replacement

Bulb Replacement

For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-29.

For any bulb- changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.

Halogen Bulbs

Warning

Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package.

Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps

High/Low-Beam Headlamp

1. Connector Retaining Tab
2. Connector Release
3. Headlamp Bulb

To replace a headlamp bulb:

1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-5.
2. Remove the connector retaining tab (1).
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb (3) by pressing the connector release (2) and pulling straight back.
4. Remove the bulb (3) from the headlamp assembly by turning counterclockwise and pulling straight back.
5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise.
6. Install the wiring harness connector to the bulb. Be sure the connector release (2) locks into place.
7. Install the connector retaining tab (1).

Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamps

To replace a front turn signal bulb:

1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-5.

2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp housing.
3. Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb socket.
4. Install the new bulb into the socket by pressing it in.
5. Install the socket into the lamp housing by turning it clockwise.

Fog Lamps

To replace the front fog lamp bulb:

1. Locate the fog lamp under the front fascia.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb assembly.
3. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out of the assembly.
4. Install the new bulb by turning it clockwise into the assembly.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall.

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps

1. Stoplamp/Taillamp
2. Turn Signal Lamp/Taillamp
3. Back-up Lamp

To replace a taillamp, turn signal lamp, stoplamp, or back-up bulb:

1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate on page 2-8.

2. Remove the two screws and the lamp assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the socket.
4. Press the bulb in and turn counterclockwise to remove it from the socket.
5. Press the new bulb in and turn clockwise to install the bulb into the socket.
6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise to reinstall.
7. Reinstall the lamp assembly and two screws.

License Plate Lamp

1. Attachment Screws
2. License Plate Bulb
3. Bulb Socket

To replace a license plate lamp bulb:

1. Remove the two screws (1) from the license plate lamp assembly.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp assembly down.
3. Turn the bulb socket (3) counterclockwise and pull it out of the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb (2) straight out of the socket.
5. Push the new bulb into the socket.
6. Install the bulb socket (3) by turning clockwise into the license plate lamp assembly.
7. Replace the license plate lamp assembly by using the two screws to secure.

Replacement Bulbs

For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer.