How do you change the headlight bulb on a Chevy aveo 2004?

Answer 1

I just replaced the headlights on my friends '04 Chevy aveo hatchback.

1) Open Hood

2) Behind the headlights there is a large round rubber gasket surrounding the light and wiring, pull the tab at the bottom of this gasket until it starts to come loose from the headlight assembly.

3) Pull away the gasket as much as possible, exposing the rear of the lightbulb.

4) There is a single metal piece that loops around the back of the bulb and secures it in two places. On the left side (when looking down into the hood), you must press it in (towards yourself) and then press it away from you. This will unhinge that side and should allow it to pivot away, thereby un-securing the bulb.

5) Pull the bulb out and then pull it away from the wiring connection on the back. This was more difficult than it should have been.

6) Replace the bulb with the new one and repeat steps in reverse to secure.

The passenger side was a bit easier due to the fact that there was a bit more space available to maneuver. I was able to do it on the driver side without removing the battery.

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Added: I just used this same method on a 2005 Suzuki Swift+; which I believe is also the same as the Pontiac Wave too. I had to do the drivers side, but there was no way I could have done it without taking out the battery.

Thanks to the original answer (above)