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2013 GMC Terrain Headlight Bulb Replacement

You may have a 2013 GMC Terrain, and your...

iFixit Library GMC Easy 10 minutes Guide 179952
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Guide overview

Before you begin

You may have a 2013 GMC Terrain, and your headlight bulb is out. Don't think about taking it to a mechanic because you can do it yourself with just one tool. All you'll need is your new H11 headlight bulb and a T15 Torx screwdriver.

Step 1

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2013 GMC Terrain Headlight Bulb Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Identify which headlight is out.
Step 2

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2013 GMC Terrain Headlight Bulb Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Turn the wheels toward the opposite side of the broken headlight.
  • Go to the Front fender on the side with the broken headlight and find the cover on the fender liner.
Step 3

Repair step

2013 GMC Terrain Headlight Bulb Replacement — repair step ⌕
T15 Torx Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP T15 Torx Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Use a T15 Torx screwdriver to remove the screw.
  • Turn the cover counterclockwise to remove it.
Step 4

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2013 GMC Terrain Headlight Bulb Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Reach into the hole to find the round cap to the bulb.
  • Turn it counterclockwise to expose the socket holding the bulb.
Step 5

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2013 GMC Terrain Headlight Bulb Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Twist the socket counterclockwise and pull it out to expose the bulb.
Step 6

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2013 GMC Terrain Headlight Bulb Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Unclip the old bulb from the socket.
Step 7

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2013 GMC Terrain Headlight Bulb Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Grab your new bulb.
  • Make sure not to touch the actual bulb because the oils from your skin can cause it to burn out.
  • Plug it back into the socket and twist it clockwise in the hole.
Step 8

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2013 GMC Terrain Headlight Bulb Replacement — repair step ⌕
  • Place the headlight cover back on and turn it clockwise to secure it.
Step 9

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2013 GMC Terrain Headlight Bulb Replacement — repair step ⌕
T15 Torx Screwdriver
TOOL USED ON THIS STEP T15 Torx Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide
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  • Place the inner fender cover over the hole.
  • Twist the cover clockwise until it's tight
  • Screw in the Torx screw until it is tight.
Step 10

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  • Finally, your headlights should both work.