2020 Chevrolet Colorado Owners Manual - Bulb Replacement



Bulb Replacement

For the proper type of replacement bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.

Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps

    Low-Beam Headlamp/DRL
    High-Beam Headlamp
    Front Turn Signal/ Parking Lamp
    Sidemarker

See your dealer for passenger side replacement.

    Open the hood.
    Remove the headlamp bulb cover by turning it counterclockwise.
    Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out.
    Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb by releasing the clip on the bulb socket.
    Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1-4 to reinstall.
    Open the hood.
    Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out.
    Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out of the bulb socket.
    Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1-3 to reinstall.

    Taillamp/Stoplamp/Turn Signal
    Back-up lamp
    Taillamp/Stoplamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker
    Open the tailgate.
    Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws.
    Pull the rear lamp assembly outboard away from the box side until the retainers release. There will be a noise when the retainers release.
    Pull the rear lamp assembly straight back to remove it from the vehicle.
    Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise.
    Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
    Replace the bulb, then insert the bulb socket into the rear lamp assembly and turn clockwise.
    Verify the retainer ring is in the proper position. If the retainer ring is out of position, it will not engage. Reset the retainer by pulling it forward with a tool.
    Push the rear lamp assembly straight in until it is seated against the vehicle.
    Make sure the rear lamp assembly is flush with the box side.
    Reinstall the two rear lamp assembly screws.

    Cargo Lamp Bulbs
    Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Bulb

To replace one of these bulbs:

    Remove the two screws and lift off the lamp assembly.
    Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it straight out.
    Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
    Replace the bulb and reverse Steps 1–3 to reinstall.

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