2012 Chevy Equinox Tail Light Bulb Replacement

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If the tail light bulb on the back of your 2012 Chevy Equinox has gone out, you know it is time to replace it. Use this guide to replace the tail light bulb on your vehicle.

Driving with a tail light bulb out in your car can be dangerous and is illegal in some places. Getting pulled over or getting in an accident from this can be expensive and time consuming. Replacing a tail light bulb that has gone out is an easy fix that can help save time, money, and keep you and your family and friends safe.

Before beginning the process of replacing your tail light, inspect your vehicle to find out which light bulb has gone out. It may be time to replace multiple bulbs because many light bulbs last for around the same time.

Make sure to turn your vehicle off before you start disassembly.

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Stap 1 Tail Light Bulb

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2012 Chevy Equinox Tail Light Bulb Replacement, Tail Light Bulb: stap 1, afbeelding 3 van 3

Open the trunk of your car.

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Stap 2

2012 Chevy Equinox Tail Light Bulb Replacement: stap 2, afbeelding 3 van 3

Remove the two plastic caps by placing a spudger in the bottom opening and gently prying upward.

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Stap 3

2012 Chevy Equinox Tail Light Bulb Replacement: stap 3, afbeelding 3 van 3

Remove the two 6 mm Phillips #2 screws located underneath each of the plastic caps by twisting counterclockwise.

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Stap 4

2012 Chevy Equinox Tail Light Bulb Replacement: stap 4, afbeelding 3 van 3

Hold the latch down firmly and pull the tail light cover off the vehicle.
You may have to apply a back and forth force to remove the cover.

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Stap 5

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Remove the light bulb socket from the vehicle by gently twisting and pulling it out of the tail light cover.

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Stap 6

2012 Chevy Equinox Tail Light Bulb Replacement: stap 6, afbeelding 3 van 3

Twist the light bulb counterclockwise and pull to remove it from the socket.

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Stap 7

2012 Chevy Equinox Tail Light Bulb Replacement: stap 7, afbeelding 3 van 3

Insert the new light bulb by gently pushing the light bulb into the socket and twisting clockwise.
When reassembling, make sure to align the tail light cover up to the back of the vehicle before pushing the cover back on.

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