Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This DIY video gives you step-by-step instructions that show you how to remove and replace the headlight bulbs on a 2011 to 2015 Chevy Cruze.
Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: orly.cc/4e7cFKz
2. Gloves: orly.cc/3YKu3QZ
3. Sylvania SilverStar Ultra Bulbs: orly.cc/3UuR6wu
4. Small Flathead Screwdriver: orly.cc/3BeJZC6
0:00 Welcome Back
0:25 Locate Bulb
0:45 Remove Headlight Bulb
1:00 Install New Headlight Bulb
1:10 Repat Steps on Other Side
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O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been a household name for aftermarket replacement parts, repair tools, interior accessories, and even professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1957. Since then we’ve only grown, and now have over 6,000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico–all dedicated to servicing the do-it-yourself and professional customer. The O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel provides another way for us to serve our customers by offering reliable automotive repair and product selection information in a way that is easy to understand, no matter the user’s skill level. Let us help you repair your car with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to get the job done right.
Hey everybody— Will here from O’Reilly Auto Parts to show you how to remove and replace the headlight bulbs in a 2013 Chevy Cruze. Procedures will be similar for most Cruze models from 2011 to 2015, but be sure to know the specifics for your vehicle before getting started.
Once you’ve got your supplies together, here’s what you’ll do:
Open the hood.
Locate the bulb on the side where you’ll be working first, which will be connected to a wiring harness at the back of the headlight assembly.
Use a small flathead screwdriver to disengage the gray clip on the wire side of the harness.
Push in the tabs on the socket… and pull out the connector.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to dislodge it from the back of the assembly… and carefully pull it out.
When you install the new bulb, be sure not to touch it with your bare fingers.
Finger oils and grease can leave hot spots on the bulb and cause it to burn out prematurely.
Align the tabs on the socket with their openings on the back of the headlight assembly… and install the bulb.
Turn it clockwise to secure it.
Press the connector into the socket until you hear it click.
Snap the gray clip back into place.
Headlight bulbs should always be changed in pairs, so repeat these steps on the other side.
Turn the headlights on to make sure they’re working.
Close the hood.
And that’s it. You’ll find everything you need for this and other jobs at your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store or OReillyAuto.com. If you’re not completely comfortable doing this yourself, we’d be happy to recommend a professional shop or Certified Auto Repair service center in your area. And be sure to subscribe so you’ll see all our new video content. We’ll see you again soon.
This DIY video gives you step-by-step instructions that show you how to remove and replace the headlight bulbs on a 2011 to 2015 Chevy Cruze.
Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: orly.cc/4e7cFKz
2. Gloves: orly.cc/3YKu3QZ
3. Sylvania SilverStar Ultra Bulbs: orly.cc/3UuR6wu
4. Small Flathead Screwdriver: orly.cc/3BeJZC6
0:00 Welcome Back
0:25 Locate Bulb
0:45 Remove Headlight Bulb
1:00 Install New Headlight Bulb
1:10 Repat Steps on Other Side
Facebook: facebook.com/oreillyautoparts
Instagram: instagram.com/oreillyautoparts
Twitter: twitter.com/oreillyauto
Find your local O’Reilly Auto Parts: oreillyauto.com/locations
Shop all your automotive needs: oreillyauto.com
Subscribe and ring the notification bell! bit.ly/2bTyluF
Check out our How-To Hub library: oreillyauto.com/how-to-hub
On our channel we cover several different topics:
Auto Product Descriptions
DIY Auto Repair
Do It Yourself Car Maintenance
Car Repair How-Tos by Year, Make and Model
O’Reilly Auto Parts is a retailer that provides automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment and accessories in the United States and Mexico for both professionals and do-it-yourself customers. We’ve grown from a single store in 1957 to our current size of well over 6,000 locations (and growing), and our channel offers reliable automotive information that is concise and easy to understand.
#OReillyPowered #CarRepair
#TeamOReilly #CarMaintenance
O’Reilly Auto Parts, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has been a household name for aftermarket replacement parts, repair tools, interior accessories, and even professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1957. Since then we’ve only grown, and now have over 6,000 stores throughout the United States and Mexico–all dedicated to servicing the do-it-yourself and professional customer. The O’Reilly Auto Parts YouTube channel provides another way for us to serve our customers by offering reliable automotive repair and product selection information in a way that is easy to understand, no matter the user’s skill level. Let us help you repair your car with helpful tips and step-by-step instructions to get the job done right.
Hey everybody— Will here from O’Reilly Auto Parts to show you how to remove and replace the headlight bulbs in a 2013 Chevy Cruze. Procedures will be similar for most Cruze models from 2011 to 2015, but be sure to know the specifics for your vehicle before getting started.
Once you’ve got your supplies together, here’s what you’ll do:
Open the hood.
Locate the bulb on the side where you’ll be working first, which will be connected to a wiring harness at the back of the headlight assembly.
Use a small flathead screwdriver to disengage the gray clip on the wire side of the harness.
Push in the tabs on the socket… and pull out the connector.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to dislodge it from the back of the assembly… and carefully pull it out.
When you install the new bulb, be sure not to touch it with your bare fingers.
Finger oils and grease can leave hot spots on the bulb and cause it to burn out prematurely.
Align the tabs on the socket with their openings on the back of the headlight assembly… and install the bulb.
Turn it clockwise to secure it.
Press the connector into the socket until you hear it click.
Snap the gray clip back into place.
Headlight bulbs should always be changed in pairs, so repeat these steps on the other side.
Turn the headlights on to make sure they’re working.
Close the hood.
And that’s it. You’ll find everything you need for this and other jobs at your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store or OReillyAuto.com. If you’re not completely comfortable doing this yourself, we’d be happy to recommend a professional shop or Certified Auto Repair service center in your area. And be sure to subscribe so you’ll see all our new video content. We’ll see you again soon.
