Stock headlight bulb replacement

[suitcasejefferson]

My right side low beam burned out. How do you gain access to the bulb to replace it? There doesn't seem to be a manual for the Sonic, other than the $200 factory one. Most of the plastic parts seem to be really fragile and I have already broken a couple. I have a 2013 hatch.

 

[RMinNJ]

Um, if your reach in behind the headlight there's a large black cap. One toward the outside fender would be the lowbeam. Twist and pull off and the bulb is there. The bulb has to be unplugged and twisted off. If your worried doing it go to an auto part store and they can help you in the parking lot.

 

[Maddmatts]

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Headlamp Bulb Replacement - Bulbs - Lighting - Body Electrical - Body
Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps - Bulbs - Lighting - Body Electrical - Body

If you're replacing both, the driver/left side low-beam requires the removal of the windshield washer bottle filler neck to get to.

 

[suitcasejefferson]

Ok, thanks. I got it. I have had a couple of other Chevys that required plastic pins to be pulled up to release the light rear cover, and they were VERY easy to break. The Sonic has a much easier setup.